Plaque presented to Cr Hutton in recognition of council support for Sri Lanka Day
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queenland presented Councillor Sarah Hutton (Jamboree Ward) with a plaque in appreciation of the Brisbane City Council’s support of the inaugural Sri Lanka Day on November 13, 2021 . The event, generously supported by council and the Department of Multicultural Affairs, was organised by the FSOQ in collaboration …
ICU beds shipped by FSOQ for distribution to Sri Lanka Army and cancer hospitals
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland has loaded 114 electrically operated beds into two containers to be shipped to Colombo for use by two army hospitals and cancer hospital in Sri Lanka. The distribution of beds has been requested by retired Brigadier Hiran Halangode, of the Sri Lanka Army, whose family donated to …
Cultural activities, food and fun are showcased for Sri Lanka Day on November 13
Community groups in Brisbane come together to celebrate Sri Lanka Day 2021 at Rocks Riverside Park at Seventeen Mile Rocks today, Saturday, November 13. The event, organised by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland and its eight member associations, showcases Sri Lankan food stalls, traditional dances and a host of family entertainment from …
Community urged to get behind campaign to help Lankan schoolchildren study online
A campaign, launched in Brisbane this week, aims to collect computers and smart phones to be delivered to Sri Lanka to aid under-privileged schoolchildren continue their studies online. The appeal has been initiated by Asela Weerasinghe, a dedicated participant in fundraising and charity work run by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland and …
First shipment of beds sets sail to aid Lankan ICU wards battle coronavirus
The first shipment of hospital beds and accessories to be distributed to intensive care units in Sri Lanka left Brisbane on board a freighter on July 1. The first consignment, shipped in two containers, comprised 74 beds, 26 mattresses, 26 bedside cupboards and 140 crutches. This is the first of a campaign launched by the …
Rena’s lunch raises $3450 to boost hospital beds appeal; 12 containers to be shipped
A $50.00 a head fundraising lunch for 50 guests hosted by Rena Henderling, in partnership with the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland, raised $3450.00 for the hospital beds appeal so generously supported by the Sri Lankan community in Brisbane. The buffet luncheon of hoppers and range of curries, held on June 27 at …
Australia delivers COVID-19 supplies to Sri Lanka
June 4, Colombo: Australia has delivered essential medical supplies to Sri Lanka to further assist in its response to COVID-19, the High Commission of Australia in Colombo said. A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster aircraft on Friday landed at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport carrying essential supplies of Personal Protective Equipment.. Using Sri Lanka as …
Community responds brilliantly to hospital beds appeal; shipping target exceeded
The wider Brisbane community has once again risen to the occasion to support the urgent appeal launched by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland to cover shipping costs to send 350 hospital beds for critical patients in ICU wards in Sri Lanka. The appeal was initiated following a plea from Sri Lankan doctors, …
SL orders 21,000 more oxygen cylinders for COVID patients
May 18: Arrangements have been made to import a further 21,000 oxygen cylinders that the Health Ministry estimates will be needed to treat COVID-19 patients in the country, the Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Eradication said. According to Health Ministry estimates, Sri Lanka is expected to require 2000 4-litre oxygen cylinders, 10,000 …
Appeal to help deliver beds to ICU units at Sri Lanka’s hospitals: Donations needed
Member organisations of the FSOQ have banded together to launch an appeal for the delivery of much-needed hospital beds for critical patients in COVID-19 ICU wards in Sri Lanka’s hospitals. Doctors in Sri Lanka have said there was a critical shortage, and in response the FSOQ has secured 350 electrically operated hospital beds from Queensland …
Sri Lankan veterans march with Anzacs in solemn turnout at Brookfield
Sixteen Sri Lankan ex-servicemen marched alongside their Anzac mates at the RSL Kenmore/Moggill branch’s Anzac Day ceremony at Brookfield showgrounds on Sunday. According to organisers, more than 8000 people attended the service. Admiral Travis Sinniah (Retired), the 21st Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, laid a wreath at the war memorial on behalf of the Sri Lankan …
Fun, games and community spirit mark Sri Lanka Society’s New Year festivities
Crowning of the Avurudu Kumari and Kumara was one of the highlights of the traditional Sri Lanka New Year celebrations held by the Sri Lanka Society of Queensland on Saturday, April 24. Shyamali Malawaraarachchi was named the Avurudu Kumari while the Kumara title was claimed by Alfred Walapuluwa. The Jindalee Bowls Club was packed to …
