FSOQ working with Brisbane doctors to supply urgent medical supplies to Sri Lanka
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland has launched an appeal to raise funds to buy and send urgent medical supplies to Sri Lanka. This follows a discussion the FSOQ had with three Brisbane doctors, Dr Kanchanamala Ranasinghe, Dr Akila Samarakkody and Dr Sisira Goonaratne, who have undertaken the despatch of much-needed medicine and …
Cr Owen thanked for council’s strong support of Sri Lankan community events
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland presented Councillor Angela Owen (Calamvale Ward) with a plaque in recognition of her staunch support of events conducted by the FSOQ and its member organisations. The presentation was made in appreciation of the Brisbane City Council’s support of Sri Lanka Day held last November at Rocks Riverside …
FSOQ joins Premier’s appeal to help SEQ flood-affected families and businesses
The Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland is driving a fundraising appeal to help residents affected by the floods that swamped South-East Queensland and regional centres in late February. The campaign, launched by the FSOQ and its member organisations, is in response to Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszcuk’s appeal for Queenslanders to dig deep to …
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 …
