Sikh Sewaks Australia (SSA) received the 2021 & 2022 HOLT Australia Day Award on Australia Day for the services provided during the Bush fires & COVID-19

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The HOLT Australia Day Award is a special award that gives the community the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution that volunteers make to the community. This is indeed a proud day for us – congratulations to the whole of Sikh Sewaks Australia family that made it possible.

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During Covid- 19, Sikh Sewaks Australia stepped up and provided the following services.

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• Extending financial help to students and families

• Assisting students and families with medical bills

• Providing groceries to families in need

• Mental Health 

  • Providing spiritual counselling for those undergoing tough times, and assisting them in coping with mental stress, physical stress, and isolation – this was done by reaching out through our SSA network, calling, and making ourselves available to take calls (24/7) from individuals who needed to talk 

  • Online programs for adults, families, and kids

• Daily morning meditation online sessions – via Facebook Live

• Daily evening meditation online sessions – via Facebook Live

• Weekly interactive sessions with kids covering a range of topics – via Zoom 

• Weekly physical workout sessions – via Zoom

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​​​Sikh Sewaks Australia has also been providing the following services since 2010: -

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• Religious services – yearly camps, workshops, seminars, daily meditation sessions, Gurbani Santhia, religious and music classes. 

• Welfare and community service – shelter and food services, financial assistance, counselling for domestic disputes, job networking and helpline services. 

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