Advanced Organization and Saint Hill for Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Grand Opening Photos

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Thousands of Scientologists and their guests converged in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, September 4, for the unveiling of the stunning new spiritual home for the Church of Scientology. The dedication signals exponential expansion of advanced spiritual progress for parishioners across the Asia Pacific region. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, greeted the more than 2,500 Scientologists from throughout the region who were on hand to celebrate the opening of the new Ideal Advanced Organization for Australia, New Zealand and Asia. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Today we mark yet another monumental done with a grand opening that is positively like no other. For where else can you dedicate a new Scientology Advanced Organization as breathtaking as this? Or for that matter, where else can you offer the timeless freedom of eternity to the most populated zone on Earth? Well, that is exactly what we inaugurate today as we cut the ribbon on your new Ideal Advanced Organization for Australasia!” —Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists and their guests gathered near Sydney’s Lane Cove National Park, September 4, to celebrate the dedication of the region’s striking new Scientology spiritual headquarters. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists from across the Asia Pacific erupted in celebration as Mr. Miscavige pulled the ribbon to dedicate the new Ideal Advanced Organization. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Led by Australia’s own award-winning singer and songwriter, Kate Ceberano AM, the ceremony commenced with a medley of music and dance representing the diverse tapestry of cultures across the region. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“This is the perfect moment to reflect on what it means to now possess an Ideal Advanced Org that’s virtually out of this world. And so, in honor of our Founder’s everlasting dream, I hereby dedicate this new ideal spiritual gateway in the name of L. Ron Hubbard and Total Freedom.” —Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Out of all the cases that I have been involved in, I count your victory affirming that Scientology is a religion as the one that makes me the most proud. And so, to be here celebrating with all of you, well, I see just what can result from a dramatic and revolutionary court victory in the name of religious freedom. And, it makes me even more proud to know that what began as a fight for what is fair, led to a decision that has spread across the world to guarantee the rights of people of all faiths.” —Dr. David Bennett AC, QC and former Solicitor General of Australia © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“This facility that serves as your new continental home is particularly unique. As you can see, the building itself has many extraordinary features—both its size and design are impressive, to say the least. In fact, it was nominated for official listing as a ‘significant city structure’ contributing to the heritage of this city. And by establishing this new center as your spiritual hub, you have bestowed a purpose upon this grand facility that transcends beyond even its physical beauty.”–Ms. Le Lam, Mayor Emeritus and Chairwoman, Asian Cultural Association for Greater Sydney © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Scientology has so many resources, and I am very optimistic that those resources will offer not only hope, but also practical solutions to people desperately in need of a lifeline. The responsibility for change lies not just with government officials, but with each of us, with you and me—every citizen. Only by inspiring individuals to transform from spectators into participants, we can win the society we wish for. And my wish is for a drug-free Indonesia and a drug-free Asia. With the help of Scientology and its programs, I believe we can achieve it.”—Dr. Amin Hady, former religious advisor to the Australian Prime Minister © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“The Scientology Volunteer Ministers have responded to more than 40 disasters across Australasia, including the Victorian bushfires, Japan’s Fukushima earthquake and the South Asian tsunami. And with your Goodwill Tours crisscrossing these lands, the Volunteer Ministers have spread their techniques at a grassroots level, training 100,000 locals in Scientology’s practical and holistic approach. You leave a village empowered to help and heal themselves. So, yes, when I see those yellow tents, I see hope.”—Ms. Gracelyn Smallwood, Order of Australia Recipient and Professor at James Cook University © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“It’s been said that ‘by their fruit you shall know them.’ And today through your new spiritual center for Asia Pacific and your continuing commitment to serve others, we can bear witness to your fruit. And so I wish you well in your noble and sacred endeavors. As you continue and strive to help others realize the greatness that is within them, you will be striving towards eternity and eternal greatness yourselves.” —Dr. Keith Thompson, Associate Dean, University of Notre Dame © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Under Mr. Miscavige’s vision and leadership, the Church of Scientology has opened the doors of well over 50 new Ideal Organizations and Ideal Advanced Organizations. Those openings have been the catalyst for worldwide expansion of the religion—greater in the last decade than in the previous 50 years. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige with (left to right): Ms. Le Lam, Mayor Emeritus and Chairwoman, Asian Cultural Association for Greater Sydney; Dr. David Bennett AC, QC and former Solicitor General of Australia; Ms. Gracelyn Smallwood, Order of Australia Recipient and Professor at James Cook University; Dr. Keith Thompson, Associate Dean, University of Notre Dame; and Dr. Amin Hady, former religious advisor to the Australian Prime Minister. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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After the ribbon fell, the crowd surged into the expansive new Church, eager to see the facilities where they will progress through the state of Clear and Advanced Levels. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Just ten minutes from Sydney’s city center, yet a world away amid 900 acres of arboreal forest in the Lane Cove National Park, stands the stunning new spiritual home for the Church of Scientology for Australasia. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The spectacular new Ideal Advanced Organization and Saint Hill heralds a massive exponential expansion of advanced spiritual progress for Scientologists from Australia, New Zealand and Asia. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The expansive Reception extends a welcome to the culturally diverse community of Scientologists from Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Advanced Organization and Saint Hill welcomes Scientologists to a home of freedom and friendliness for Australia, New Zealand and all of Asia. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Bookstore makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. In total Mr. Hubbard’s legacy spans tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages—most notably including English, Chinese and Japanese. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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As the senior Scientology organization in the region, these halls will welcome those training to become future Scientology executives and technical staff for Scientology Churches, Missions and groups throughout Australasia. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Saint Hill Training: The ideal training facilities comprise 12 course rooms each devoted to a different aspect of technical training. In full, they accommodate more than 450 students at a time. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins, through a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition—all of which are provided for in the Purification Centre. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Hubbard Guidance Center provides the entire span of Scientology services through to the state of Clear—and the upper levels of the Scientology Bridge. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Each of the Hubbard Guidance Center’s 60 auditing rooms provide the ideal, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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At the heart of the Advanced Organization are course rooms for the Advanced Courses. This is where Scientologists ascend from the threshold to Clear and into the realms of OT. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel is ideal for Sunday Services and Scientology ceremonies. This state-of-the-art facility is further equipped for hosting continental conventions and seminars. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Beyond the event facilities, this new studio is fully equipped for all audiovisual production to facilitate the growing demand for Scientology across the Asia Pacific. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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A pair of studios is dedicated to recording L. Ron Hubbard lectures in multiple languages, making Dianetics and Scientology available to more than a billion people of Earth. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Lane Cove Cafe: The Café, named for the national park it overlooks, presents an unmatched setting for students and preclears during breaks in their services. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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With breathtaking views of the national forest, the outdoor terrace provides an exceptional gathering place for Scientologists on services and guests attending the Church’s many scheduled events. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in permanent honor of the Founder. It symbolizes this Ideal Advanced Organization and Saint Hill’s commitment to forever uphold his legacy. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The ultra-modern structure presents a minimalist style with multi-story glass blending into a striking concrete landscape. Outside, the Blue Gum Creek wends its way through the 8.5-acre eucalyptus forest, a virtual Garden of Eden in the heart of Sydney’s metropolitan area. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church’s newest and largest spiritual center outside the United States, the Advanced Organization in Sydney, Australia, is destined to be a beacon of freedom for the Asia Pacific region. An architectural masterpiece with soaring windows that open onto views of the national park, where kookaburras trill at dawn and dusk, the massive and masterfully-restored 145,000-square-foot building is a physical wonder that gives meaning to the spirit of Scientology itself. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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