On October 3rd 2021, Amma Australia held a special broadcast with important news about our new Vision 2023 project. The event, held for the whole Australian Amma community, featured announcements from Swamini Krishnamrita Prana, Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri and Swami Atmananda Puri. It was a unique occasion to hear firsthand about opportunities to expand Amma Australia.
Amid the turbulence of Covid-19, this was a positive and uplifting means of focusing our energy as a community on a common goal. Connected to this development, a seed of hope was planted for a potential Amma Australia Tour in 2023!
Vision 2023
- Amma Australia is inviting Amma back to Australia to tour in 2023
- Amma has expressed that if the planned extensions to the Melbourne Ashram are completed by the time she returns to Australia, the Melbourne public programs and retreat can be held on site.
- These extensions include expanding the existing program hall, building a kitchen and dining area, and developing access roads and car parking facilities. This project already has council approval.
- Amma has also given permission for a temple to be built on the Ashram grounds and we hope that if she visits in 2023 she will lay a foundation stone as an auspicious start to the temple building project.
This is a very exciting project for Amma Australia! In addition to serving as a site for Amma’s Melbourne programs, we hope the expansion will be of direct benefit to local communities and a hub for spiritual activities and volunteering opportunities for people from all over Australia.
The project will be undertaken in two stages:
Stage One
- Extend the existing program hall;
- Build a commercial kitchen and dining hall;
- Develop access roads, car parking, sewerage and landscaping;
- Purchase of a parcel of adjoining land on the Northern boundary (10 acres) to facilitate the expansion.
The budget for Stage One building works is estimated at $3.1M with an additional $1.2M for the land purchase, totalling $4.3M.
Stage Two
Upon completion of Stage One we will begin temple construction, estimated at $1.7M.
The overall project budget estimate is $6M.
Our dream is that devotees and friends across the country will journey with us as we expand the reach of Amma Australia. We will ensure everyone stays abreast of our progress through local events, social media and regular newsletters.
“Children, love can accomplish anything and everything.” Amma
How you can help
There are a number of ways by which you can support Vision 2023:
Pledge a monthly recurring donation
Online: Select Vision 2023 and Monthly from the dropdown menus Donate Here
Direct Debit: Please send an email to vision2023accounts@ammaaustralia.org.au requesting banking details and requirements.
Make a one-off donation
Online: Select Vision 2023 from the dropdown menu Donate Here
Direct Debit or Cheque: Please send an email to vision2023accounts@ammaaustralia.org.au requesting details and requirements.
Contribute through Individual Sponsorship
Goods and services required will be posted frequently in our Vision 2023 newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter email info@ammaaustralia.org.au
Become involved in Fundraising Activities
If you have fundraising ideas, would like to champion an event or volunteer your services to fundraise, please contact your local coordinator.
Adelaide: adelaide@ammaaustralia.org.au
Brisbane: brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.au
Byron Bay: byronbay@ammaaustralia.org.au
Canberra: canberra@ammaaustralia.org.au
Hobart: hobart@ammaaustralia.org.au
Melbourne: melbourne@ammaaustralia.org.au
Sunshine Coast: sunshinecoast@ammaaustralia.org.au
Sydney: sydney@ammaaustralia.org.au
Perth: perth@ammaaustralia.org.au
For general enquiries: info@ammaaustralia.org.au
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