Our Journey
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
Siri Guru Nanak Darbar – an abode for spiritual enrichment.
It was a long and interesting journey for the Sikh community of the Cardinia Shire Council, who had been trying to find a permanent home for Gurughar since 2013. Steering through varied hurdles from finding the right site, funds, objections, VCAT case to hosting their Raising Day on June 3, 2018 - the path has been enriching, fruitful and worthwhile with us making so many new friends on the way. The Temple likely marks the first Sikh temple in Australia that hoists Australian, Sikh and Aboriginal flags on the premises, marking the commitment to Australian values and celebrating our unity in diversity.
The first phase of construction for our Gurughar located in Officer, Victoria got completed in November 2018. The community hosted their flagship Inaugural Day on 20th January, 2019 while, also, celebrating birthday of the 10th Guru of the Sikh religion – Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The momentous day was attended by over 600 people, including >100 from multicultural communities.
Our Vision
Raise a Gurughar, where-
- We handhold to help
- Promote community bonding and spread love
- Engage with all communities
- Create awareness about Sikhism
- Generate positive impact on the society and environment
- Promote emotional, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing of community members
- Engage with sangat and implement their feedback for continuous improvement
Core Founding Principles
- Nurturing devotion to God, truthful living & service to humanity through Simran and Sewa
- No organizational structure or hierarchy, Gurughar run by sewadaars (volunteers)
- EQUAL representation of women in the Sewadaar group
- Contribution of Gurughar’s Dasvand (Tithe) to serve charity causes
- NO bhetan (charges) for residential programs
- Follow Sikh Rehat Maryada as guided by Akal Takht Sahib
Successful Funding
- Pick my project:
- Creating Bridges: Free Sikh Community Kitchen: $82,480
- Creating awareness about our unique “salad-bowl” status: $21,500
- Melbourne Water Grant: $4,532
- Federal Govt – Stronger Communities Program Grant: $17,000
- Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities through the Community Development Grants Programme (CDG): $340,000
- Philanthropic funding: $470,000
- Ripe for change – Organic farming project: $10,000
News & Activities
Congratulations to our shining young sewadaars
- Avijot Singh: Cardinia Shire’s Youth Councillor 2019
- Harjasnoor Kaur: Cardinia Shire’s Youth Councillor 2018
Dr. Harpreet Kandra, our sewadaar gets honoured with Cardinia Shire’s “Citizen of the Year Award”
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Indian Community performed at the Yakkerboo Festival-2019 for the very first time, since its inception in 1976
Gurudwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar in collaboration with Cardinia Gujarati Association bagged the award for the Most Enthusiastic performance of the day at Yakkerboo festival – April 27, 2019
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ANZAC day dawn service in Pakenham
The Indian and Sikh community were honored to be a part of the ANZAC day dawn service in Pakenham. SGND volunteers laid a wreath in honor of those who sacrificed their lives in the war.
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"SGND Foundation Day" gets nominated for Australia Day Awards
Event hoisted Sikh, Australian and Aboriginal flags. 120 community members with about 60 from diverse cultural backgrounds (other than Sikhs/ Indian background) attended the event
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Ongoing Projects
