About Us

The Swinburne Sikh Society is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for students to explore and celebrate Sikhi while fostering connections within our diverse university community.

Our Values

Seva (Selfless Service)

Committed to serving others without expectation of reward or recognition.

Equality

Embracing and celebrating diversity while treating everyone with equal respect.

Learning

Creating opportunities for spiritual growth and understanding of Sikhi.

Meet Our Team

President & co-founder

Gurmant Singh

President and co-founder of the Swinburne Sikh Society. Final year computer science student majoring in artificial intelligence and software development. I believe that Gurbani helps us transcend our physical limitation and provides us with an ideal way of living

ਕਬੀਰਾ ਧੂਰਿ ਸਕੇਲਿ ਕੈ ਪੁਰੀਆ ਬਾਂਧੀ ਦੇਹ ॥

ਦਿਵਸ ਚਾਰਿ ਕੋ ਪੇਖਨਾ ਅੰਤਿ ਖੇਹ ਕੀ ਖੇਹ ॥੧੭੮॥

Kabeer, the body is a pile of dust, collected and packed together.

It is a show which lasts for only a few days, and then dust returns to dust.

— SGGS • Ang 1374

Secretary

Harjot Kaur

Second year student pursuing Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), dedicated to fostering community engagement.

ਤਿਨ ਮਤਿ ਤਿਨ ਪਤਿ ਤਿਨ ਧਨੁ ਪਲੈ ਜਿਨ ਹਿਰਦੈ ਰਹਿਆ ਸਮਾਇ ॥

Wisdom, honor and wealth are in the laps of those, whose hearts remain permeated with the Lord.

— SGGS • Ang 15

Treasurer

Amritjot Kaur

First year Bachelor of Psychology student managing society finances with precision and care.

ਤੂ ਕਾਹੇ ਡੋਲਹਿ ਪ੍ਰਾਣੀਆ ਤੁਧੁ ਰਾਖੈਗਾ ਸਿਰਜਣਹਾਰੁ ॥

ਜਿਨਿ ਪੈਦਾਇਸਿ ਤੂ ਕੀਆ ਸੋਈ ਦੇਇ ਆਧਾਰੁ ॥੧॥

Why do you waver, O mortal being? The Creator Lord Himself shall protect you.

He who created you, will also give you nourishment. ||1||

— SGGS • Ang 724

Events Coordinator

MK Mahendrasingham

A passionate and driven individual, I'm currently a student at Swinburne University & RMIT, with a deep commitment to shaping a better future for all.

ਮਨ ਤੂੰ ਜੋਤਿ ਸਰੂਪੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂਲੁ ਪਛਾਣ॥

O mind, you are the embodiment of Divine Light—recognize your own origin.

— SGGS • Ang 441

Advisor, web dev & co-founder

Gurmehar Singh

Co-founder and ex-president(2024) of the Swinburne Sikh Society. A dedicated and experienced advisor with a passion for empowering the committee to embrace Sikh values (chardikala, seva) and fostering inclusivity through strategic mentorship, while building a vibrant digital hub using website and social media for events, cultural resources, and spiritual connection.

ਬੁਰਾ ਨਹੀ ਸਭੁ ਭਲਾ ਹੀ ਹੈ ਰੇ ਹਾਰ ਨਹੀ ਸਭ ਜੇਤੈ ॥੧॥

No one seems evil to him - all are good. There is no defeat - he is totally victorious. ||1|

— SGGS • Ang 1302