SATSANG OCEANIA INCORPORATED

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Website:
www.satsangoceania.org
ABN:
15 443 033 680
Main Address:
12 First Ave, Epping, NSW, 2121
Registration Status:
Registeredthe charity’s registration is active
Religious Affiliation:
No Religious AffiliationThis category comprises charities that do not have any religious affiliation. They operate independently of specific religious doctrines and focus on their mission based on secular principles
DGR Status:
Not Tax DeductibleThis charity or fund is currently not recognised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations made to this entity are generally not tax-deductible for the donor. This status indicates the entity does not hold active DGR endorsement, based on official ABR data.
Satsang Oceania worked exclusively for the advancement of religion by propagating spiritual teachings, and philosophy of the modernday spiritual master, philosopher, and guide, Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra. To achieve this goal, online spiritual gatherings (Satsang) were organised every weekend with participation from all the states of Australia and overseas. The main activities during the Satsang involved prayers, meditation, holy book readings, and singing devotional songs. In addition, guest speakers were invited to talk about the philosophy of the Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra to alleviate human qualities essential for living a healthy and happy life. This helped people to maintain their spiritual health in addition to their physical health. Maintaining spiritual health in this modern world has become very essential to live a stressfree life as recognised by World Health Organisation. Continuing these Satsang even during the pandemic period essentially helped all the participants to come out of their stressful life due to the lockdown. This was evident with the growing number of people participating in these Satsang during the pandemic. Some of them shared their experiences of how they become benefitted in overcoming their stress by participating in these Satsang. Satsang Oceania helped out overseas stranded people to return to Australia by giving moral and monetary support. An online national webinar on The Role of prayer and spirituality in fostering physical and mental wellbeing in lockdown situation was conducted in Australia on 25th August 2021. The program was a huge success with 126 participants and eminent overseas cardiologists, psychologists, as guest speakers. Ms. Jodi Leyanne, Member of Parliament for Strathfield NSW was the guest of honour. This online webinar created a lot of interest and there were demands to hold such programs on regular basis in the future. There was also an online Mothers Spiritual Gathering (Satsang) every month. Women play an important role in raising their children and looking after their families. A child raised with ideal teachings becomes a good citizen in the future. There is a wealth of teachings given by Sree Sree Thakur about the conduct of mothers in leading their families and society at large. By conducting these mothers Satsang, the participating women got enlightened with the teachings and philosophy of Sree Sree Thakur about mothers conduct toward their families and society. Similarly, childrens Satsang was conducted every month. By knowing the life and teachings of Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra discussed during the Satsang these children benefitted in getting moral teachings thereby advancing their spiritual foundation for better citizen. Satsang Oceania participates in Diwali in Adelaide every year and shares generously cultures, languages, and traditions with fellow South Australians, to strengthen the multicultural fabric of Australia and appreciated by Minister Zoe Bettison

International Activities

Staffing DetailsCharities report the number of full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as volunteers, for the last pay period of their reporting year.

MetricCharity ValueAverage (Small)
Full Time00
Part Time00
Casual00
Volunteers825
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is a calculation that represents the number of full-time employees a charity would have if you combined the hours of all its part-time and casual staff.0.002.45
FTE to Volunteer RatioThis ratio compares the number of volunteers to the number of paid full-time equivalent staff. A higher percentage indicates a greater reliance on volunteers.0%4767%
Avg Employee Expenses per FTEThis is the average amount of employee-related expenses (like salary and benefits) spent per full-time equivalent staff member.$0$90,456

Related Party TransactionsA transaction between the charity and a person or entity closely connected to the charity, such as a board member, a major donor, or their family members. These must be disclosed to ensure transparency.

Reporting on related party transactions is not required for small charities.

Key Management Personnel (KMP)Key Management Personnel (KMP) are the people who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the charity's activities. This typically includes board members and senior executives.

Reporting on Key Management Personnel remuneration is only required for large charities.

Most Recent Annual Information Submitted 2022

Lodgement was submitted on time.

Reporting Requirements for a Small Charity (Annual revenue under $500,000)

Small charities must submit an Annual Information Statement (AIS) but are not required to submit a full financial report. This means they do not have to provide a detailed breakdown of assets and liabilities or submit audited financial statements, though they must keep financial records.

CategoryCharity ValueAustralian Average (Small)
Net Surplus/DeficitThe difference between a charity's total income and its total expenses for the reporting period. A surplus means income was greater than expenses, while a deficit means expenses were greater than income.$22,496$2,089
Net Assets/LiabilitiesThe value of what a charity owns (assets) minus what it owes (liabilities). This is also known as total equity or net worth, representing the overall financial position.$0$0
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$23,010$69,602
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $0 $11,389
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $0 $25,364
Revenue from Goods and ServicesIncome generated from selling goods or providing services that are part of the charity's mission or fundraising activities. $0 $15,438
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $0 $5,632
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $23,010 $6,826
Other IncomeOther non-operating income, such as one-off gains from the sale of assets. $0 $4,952
Total Gross IncomeTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted. $23,010 $69,602
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$514$67,514
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $0 $17,158
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $0 $12,043
Grants and Donations (Overseas)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals outside of Australia for international aid and development. $0 $2,889
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $514 $35,425
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$29,172$513,875
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$29,172$64,798