Yes. We are a registered Australian charity. We have been operating since 2007 and we are audited each year. 

You can donate in a few different ways. Each of our websites has options for donating, and those donations will be tax deductible for Australian taxpayers.

You can also donate for any courses that offer that option. Donations are used for general charitable purposes including the payment of teachers or musicians who may have been involved in the delivery of those services.

We have QR codes on the walls which enable donations to be made. When we have reception support then donations can be made via reception. You can also set up regular payments as many people like to do.

The Well Being Initiative has been endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a deductible gift recipient. This means that donations over $2 are tax-deductible for  Australian taxpayers.

Most donations made online will generate an instant receipt and a further receipt is given at the end of the financial year, which is what our regular donors often prefer.

We can accept cash at the Harmony centre or you can pay by card. You can also make donations online.

Here are details for local and international bank transfers:

Direct Deposit Donations
Donations for Cooranbong Events and Online Events
Bank: Commonwealth
 Bank
Account Name: Shanti Mission Harmony Centres
BSB: 062 832
Account No: 1019 2111
Description/Ref: Event name and date and Your name e.g. Satsang 1July J Smith

Donations to Friends Giving
Bank: Commonwealth
 Bank
Account Name: Friends of Shanti Mission
BSB: 062 832
Account No: 1013 8000
Description/Ref: Friends [your name] e.g. Friends JSmith

International Transfers
Deposit options for those outside of Australia
Bank: Commonwealth
 Bank
Swift Code: CTBAAU25
BSB: 062 832
Account No: 1019 2111
Address: 103 Dora Street, Morisset NSW 2264

*Please Note: Bank transaction fees will vary depending on your financial institution. Please take responsibility for confirming the costs you will incur prior to any international transfers you initiate.

Donation is self assessed giving. You give in accordance with the value that the program has for you and your means, bearing in mind the prices of similar kinds of events elsewhere. We usually put a suggested range to help people, but really it is an entirely personal decision and we are grateful for all donations. Some of our events are offered at set prices. These are not donations and will not attract a tax deduction for charitable giving. However speak with your accountant as to whether any of the programs studied with us qualify as continuing education expenses pertaining to your career or business.

We choose to give and receive in a less transactional and more relational way. We also know that often when we most need priceless spiritual and personal growth classes, healings and services, can be when we cannot actually afford it. By offering some of our services by donation we enable everyone to attend.

If you make a specific request we will do our best to honour it; kindly email us at info@thewbi.org so that we can honour your wishes.

We rely on the generosity of people like you to support the work of the charity. If you’re interested in leaving a legacy of support for the wellbeing and spiritual development of others, we would love to hear from you. For bequests, the legal name of the charity is: The Well Being Initiative. ABN: 76 116 997 392 

If we can help you with leaving a gift in your Will, or if you’d like more information, please send us a message or call +61 2 4977 3300.