Rain did not dampen the Anzac spirit as hundreds braved the inclement weather to honour the fallen at the commemoration ceremony at the Brookfield Showgrounds on Monday, April 25. The solemn Anzac Day march was attended by veterans and their families, and included were 12 participants from the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland. An …
Jay Weerawardena and Jayantha Weerasekera were re-elected president and secretary respectively at the annual general meeting of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland Inc on April 12. The office-bearers for 2022-23 are: Patron: Anton Swan, Hon Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland. President: Jayasiri Weerawardena. Vice-president: Bill Deutrom. Secretary: Jayantha Weerasekera. Treasurer: Nandasiri …
Sri Lanka ex-servicemen and women will march on Anzac Day at the Brookfield Showgrounds tomorrow, Monday, April 25. The parade starts at 9am and more than 5000 people, including veterans, schoolchildren and the general public will attend the commemoration day. Past president of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland Jayantha Pathikirikorale said Sri Lankan …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare
Sri Lanka Day on August 31
FSOQ plans for busy 2025 with election of office-bearers and project teams
Federation gains a voice at government community round table meetings
Women’s forum has wide focus on community needs
Sunshine, fine food and cultural treats for record crowd at Sri Lanka Day 2024
New women’s forum will support and enhance Lankan women’s development in Queensland
Lord Mayor Schrinner commends Anton Swan’s 30-year commitment to Sri Lankan community
Sri Lanka Day will be held on September 15 at Rocks Riverside Park
Anzac Day commitment praised
Lankan ex-servicemen will march with RSL members at Brookfield Anzac Day parade
Federation elects management committee
Invitation for almsgiving at Forest Hermitage to transfer merit to the late Lal Mendis
Sri Lanka Day a roaring success as crowds savour a feast of culture and culinary fare
Sri Lanka Day on August 31
FSOQ plans for busy 2025 with election of office-bearers and project teams
Federation gains a voice at government community round table meetings
Women’s forum has wide focus on community needs
Sunshine, fine food and cultural treats for record crowd at Sri Lanka Day 2024
New women’s forum will support and enhance Lankan women’s development in Queensland
Lord Mayor Schrinner commends Anton Swan’s 30-year commitment to Sri Lankan community
Sri Lanka Day will be held on September 15 at Rocks Riverside Park
Anzac Day commitment praised
Lankan ex-servicemen will march with RSL members at Brookfield Anzac Day parade
Federation elects management committee
Invitation for almsgiving at Forest Hermitage to transfer merit to the late Lal Mendis