About DYC
Datta Yoga Center Australia (DYC Australia), established in 2007, is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC). As a multicultural, not-for-profit organization, DYC Australia operates at the intersection of cultural heritage, health, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
Founded under the guidance of H.H. Dr. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, DYC Australia has become a respected and trusted presence within Victoria’s vibrant and diverse community, particularly among the Indian diaspora. Through grassroots programs, creative collaborations, and inclusive public initiatives, we are dedicated to fostering a more connected, compassionate, and resilient society.
Community Welfare and Basic Needs
Homeless Feeding
Refugee Support
Bushfire and Emergency Relief Fundraising
Blood Donation Drives
Social Inclusion & Support Services
Women’s and Men’s Shed
Support for Seniors and Disability Groups
Youth support
CULTURAL & SPIRITUAL INITIATIVES
Bhagavadgita
Datta Kriya Yoga
Vibrational Chanting
What we do
DYC Australia designs and delivers programs that uplift communities and celebrate culture, while addressing real social needs in modern-day Australia. Our programs are inclusive, intergenerational and community-led, and we work closely with local councils, multicultural organisations, neighbourhood houses, and support agencies to create impact.
Collaboration with Local Councils and Community Networks
DYC Australia has a strong track record of collaboration with:
- Local governments and multicultural networks
- Neighbourhood houses and mental health providers
- Dance and music institutions, schools and youth services
Our commitment is to co-create community-focused programs that contribute to council goals around inclusion, resilience, health, and active citizenship.
Community hub
Our centre in East Bentleigh serves as a welcoming community hub for:
DYC Australia has a strong track record of collaboration with:
- Local gatherings, intercultural festivals, and social inclusion activities
- ·Support groups for women and seniors to build peer connections and resilience
- Youth engagement and school holiday programs with a cultural learning focus
- Educational sessions and training workshops delivered in partnership with local services
Volunteer & Partner with DYC Australia
- Serving the community for over 15 years
- Engaging with multicultural communities
- Volunteer-led and partnership-driven
- Focus on wellbeing community care & cultural heritage
Let’s Work Together
We warmly invite local leaders, councils, and community partners to collaborate with us. Together, we can enhance local wellbeing, promote social harmony, and support a thriving, multicultural Victoria.
Contact:
Manjunath Kolar: +61 412 860 760
Lakshmi Manjunath: +61 425 787 351
Surya Kodukula: +61 416 636 255
Neena Shankar: +61 433 453 184
Vishaka Keshav: +61 490 416 585
the world is one family Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
DYC Australia serves as a vibrant and inclusive platform in preserving Indian cultural heritage, while supporting the health & well-being of multicultural communities across Melbourne. Our initiatives align with the global mission of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – the world is one family.
Avadhoota Datta Peetham
Avadhoota Datta Peetham, DYC Australia’s parent organisation in Mysore, India, is a renowned spiritual academy that has been serving both spiritual and social needs globally. Through its humanitarian mission, it has been supporting the needy communities through:
■ Free medical camps and health services
■ Distribution of essentials such as food, medicines, and mobility aids
■ Emergency relief and rural healthcare support
■ Women empowerment & support programs
■ Education and rehabilitation initiatives for differently abled children
■ schools for the underprivileged people.