Church of Scientology Sydney Grand Opening Photos

Scientologists from across Australia celebrated the inauguration of the Harbor City’s new Church of Scientology Ideal Organization (Ideal Org). In honor of the historic occasion, the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion and Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, Mr. David Miscavige, traveled to Sydney to lead the dedication ceremonies. Dignitaries on hand included National Member of Parliament, the Honorable Julie Owens; Chair of the Australian Human Rights Council for Education and Medal of the Order of Australia recipient, Dr. Sev Ozdowski; Programs Manager, Young Offenders Support Service, Ms. Kalisi Bese; and Aboriginal Elder of the Dunghutti people, Mr. Bill Allen. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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On the evening of May 3, more than 2,500 Scientologists were in attendance as the Church of Scientology Sydney cut the ribbon on its new Ideal Org home in the center of the city. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The grand opening ceremony in the heart of Sydney commemorated the city’s new Church of Scientology Ideal Org. More than 2,500 Scientologists and guests were on hand to celebrate the historic occasion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, led the dedication. A Castlereagh Street filled with Scientologists from across the region greeted Mr. Miscavige. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“There’s a new sign in the southern night skies and it points to something never seen before—your Ideal Org of Sydney. That it opens directly in the wake of what is a whole new Scientology world lends it even more significance. Because for all the help you thus far extended to the millions, you now possess the means—in this, our Golden Age—to uplift this city and this nation with the unqualified freedom of Scientology.” —Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“We have an Australia rich in diverse faiths and cultures. And you are a bold new part of our 21st century landscape. Indeed, seeing your new home shine brightly in the center of this city, it is certainly a perfect fit for our contemporary Australia.” —The Honorable Julie Owens, National Member of Parliament © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Human rights require a constant alertness to maintain them and an understanding of what you are maintaining. You have to understand something before you can do it and only then can we make human rights real to people. That is why you have dedicated yourselves to this field for the past 60 years. And so let this be a marvelous center for your vital humanitarian work across Australasia.” —Dr. Sev Ozdowski OAM, President of the Australian Human Rights Council for Education © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“In our years of work together, we have partnered on events, focus groups, forums, meetings, training and workshops that span all your social programs. The lives of those we reach change dramatically. Indeed, their stories vary but their theme is common. They are thankful our paths crossed when in need—and another life is saved. So please give yourselves a hand.” —Ms. Kalisi Bese, Programs Manager for the Young Offender Support Service © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“We first came to know each other in 2008. I was struck by the friendship I found and how well people worked together. I attended a summit with you and there we were: Maoris, Aboriginals and Scientologists. We were undivided, and you were the ones who provided the bond and demonstrated a universal respect for both our traditional cultures. And for that you have gained my utmost respect.” —Mr. Bill Allen, Aboriginal Elder of the Dunghutti people © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, with (left to right) President of the Australian Human Rights Council for Education, Dr. Sev Ozdowski OAM; the Honorable Julie Owens MP; Programs Manager, Young Offenders Support Service, Ms. Kalisi Bese; and Aboriginal Elder of the Dunghutti People, Mr. Bill Allen. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Sydney Ideal Org stands amid several of the city’s most treasured landmarks—including Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Tower. Originally constructed in 1908, the Church meticulously restored the heritage site. The Church further completed 21st-century upgrades to the entire structure, as well as the addition of two full stories. As an Ideal Org, the building now accommodates the Church’s ever-growing congregation and serves as a hub for people of all faiths and cultures across New South Wales. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Public Information Center
The Public Information Center presents more than 500 films, providing a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion and an array of Church-sponsored humanitarian and social betterment programs. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
Scientology services and ceremonies are convened in the Chapel, including Sunday Services open to members of all denominations. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel further serves as an ideal venue for civic occasions, including receptions and formal banquets, in the name of community partnerships across the city. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The bookstore makes available Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s scripture on Dianetics and Scientology. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. These materials are available in 50 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Café
The Sydney café welcomes those touring the Church or attending the many scheduled events. It is further provided for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Introductory Courses and Seminars
Seminar Rooms are provided for evening and weekend seminars on the fundamentals of Dianetics and Scientology, while Introductory Courses are offered in the Church’s multiple course rooms. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Public Theory course room is where any one of 20 Scientology Life Improvement Courses are taken. Each course addresses life’s most pressing concerns including relationships, parenting, personal motivation, honesty and integrity. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Purification Center
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 is provided for in this Purification Center. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Hubbard Guidance Center
The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling). Beyond this waiting area are rows of auditing rooms to meet the needs of a growing Sydney congregation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling) is delivered in an array of auditing rooms like this one, each of which provides a quiet, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Academy
The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors) capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Sydney Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Field Activities Lounge is where Scientologists coordinate the ever-expanding network of Scientology Groups and Missions. It is also here they collaborate with like-minded organizations for broadscale community outreach. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Office of L. Ron Hubbard
The Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The home of the Scientology Ideal Organization of Sydney was originally constructed in 1908 and stands today as a landmark in the city center. The Church preserved the Federation Free Classical style structure, thereby returning its historic features to their original glory. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The many architectural details restored by the Church of Scientology include the historic terrazzo stairway and columns which extend three stories of the New South Wales heritage site. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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201 Castlereagh Street—the site of Sydney’s new Ideal Org. The Church carefully restored the building’s historic features, most notably the brick pilasters and bronze-glazed glass curtain that distinguish its façade. Now transformed to fully ideal standards, the site will provide Scientology services for Sydney’s ever growing congregation and stands to serve as a significant part of the Castlereagh Street landscape for the centuries to come. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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