The Sikh Council of Australia (SCA) aims to unite the geographically spread out Sikh Community in Australia, by providing a common platform for the various Sikh Associations/Organisations to discuss and resolve issues using a national strategy. SCA is a non-profit organisation and consists of 24 members (only other incorporated organisations can be members of SCA). Primary objectives of SCA is be to act as a spokes body of the Sikhs in Australia, to protect and defend the interests of the Sikh community, Sikh religion and its member organisations. The main idea is to have an efficient, professional and united approach in dealing with numerous issues that the Sikhs face in Australia. SCA acts like a 'TWO-WAY' communication channel between the Australian Sikh Community and the government/non-government agencies. Sikhs living in various parts of Australia have formed associations in order to get together as a group. Although the reasons these groups are formed vary from religious, cultural, political representation and social service and the groups they target vary from the youth, the aged, families and new immigrants, they have many common objectives. To achieve these objectives a lot of time, effort, financial, and other resources are often required. Being a minority, Sikhs do not have these resources and SCA aims to create synergies to ensure efficient resolution of issues. SCA does not interfere in the management and organisation of its members, however, it can help in setting benchmarks, guidelines and best-practice management standards to help the members or prospective members who need resources in setting up or in the times of difficulty.
