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Bhakti · Devotion
The devotional heart of Sanatan Dharma, expressed in regular community practice.
About Sanatan Australia
An independently governed Australian organisation, inspired by the broader Sanatani tradition, serving the Indian-Australian community and welcoming all allied traditions.
Who we are
Sanatan Australia is established to advance the Sanatan way of living in Australia and to support the Indian-Australian community, welcoming all allied traditions. We deliver community, cultural and educational programs (including youth development, business and leadership forums, and personal growth initiatives) that bring timeless wisdom into modern community, family and professional life. We also host events that celebrate our shared spiritual heritage and bring the Indian-Australian community together. In all of this, we hold a wider horizon: that the dharma we live, in our small corner of the world, is one small contribution to world peace.
Why now
Indian-Australians are one of the fastest-growing communities in Australia. We exist to make sure the next generation inherits the depth of Sanatan Dharma, not only its surface. The forms travel easily; meaning needs care.
The five pillars of our work
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Sanskriti · Culture
Culture as a living transmission, not nostalgia. The medium through which dharma reaches the next generation.
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Sangha · Community
A community that holds people across life stages, geographies, and traditions.
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Vidya · Education
Knowledge passed on with care, from young children to elders.
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Vyavahara · Modern Application
Bringing timeless wisdom into the realities of work, business, parenting, and public life in Australia.
Our founding committee
Sanatan Australia is guided by a dedicated, volunteer committee, each bringing professional expertise and deep community commitment.
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Daniellle Bhatt
Founder and President
Brand, vision, strategy, governance, partnerships and community.
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Reetu Sethi
Secretary and Head of Melbourne Committee
Founder of AASTHA. Community engagement, PR, media and program development.
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Balender Gill
Treasurer
Financial stewardship, accounting, controls and audit-readiness.
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Sudhir Chowdhary
Advisor to President
Event organiser for Bageshwar Katha, Perth. Partnerships, seva and program planning.
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Virender Chaudhary
Committee Member
Sponsorship, head of seva, donor engagement and business development.
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Sanjeev Kumar
Committee Member
Sponsorship, donor engagement and business development.
State committee leadership
Our work is delivered locally, by committees grounded in their own cities.
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Sydney, NSW
Mayura Kant
Head of Sydney Committee
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Melbourne, VIC
Reetu Sethi
Head of Melbourne Committee
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Melbourne, VIC
Jalpa Ware
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Coming soon
- QLD, Brisbane
- SA, Adelaide
- ACT, Canberra
- TAS, Hobart
- NT, Darwin
- WA, Perth
Governance
- Type
- Incorporated Association (Victoria)
- Incorporation Number
- A0128857V
- ABN
- 86 595 681 426
- Charity status
- ACNC charity registration pending