Sanghamittārāma provides a supportive living environment for bhikkhunis to practise and grow on the Path to Awakening. It is the first residence for ordained Buddhist women in the Theravada tradition in Victoria.

Presently residing at Sanghamittārāma are Venerable Atapi Bhikkhuni and Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni.

Venerable Atapi Bhikkhuni, who is of Sri Lankan background, arrived at Sanghamittarama from the Perth nuns' monastery, Dhammasara, in March 2008 and we are very fortunate that she is still in residence.  She provides valuable continuity of knowledge of the operations and organisation of the Ārāma and on-going spiritual support and guidance to the community.

Venerable Dhammanandā Bhikkhuni, who is of Vietnamese background, is a recent and very welcome arrival at Sanghamittārāma. Ayya has completed a PhD in Buddhist Studies. Her objective in coming to Sanghamittārāma is to work for the creation of a community for Buddhist nuns and laywomen to practise according to the Dhamma and Vinaya of the Theravada tradition in the context of the modern and multicultural environment of Australia.