New women’s forum will support and enhance Lankan women’s development in Queensland
The inaugural meeting of the Sri Lanka Women’s Forum of Queensland was held at the Mt Ommaney Library on Sunday, August 4. The forum is an independent body affiliated with the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland. Among the attendees were FSOQ president Jay Weerawardena, secretary Jayantha Weerasekera, State MP for Mt Ommaney Jess …
Lord Mayor Schrinner commends Anton Swan’s 30-year commitment to Sri Lankan community
Anton Swan OAM, patron of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland, has been commended by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner for his three decades of dedicated service to the community as Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland. Anton ended his tenure as official representative of Sri Lanka last year. Anton and his …
FSOQ honours founding members and a friend of Sri Lanka with special presentation
Two founding members of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations of Queensland and a generous benefactor with a close connection to our island nation were honoured at Sri Lanka Day 2023 for their dedicated work in bettering the lives of others. The FSOQ’s first president, Bill Deutrom, Jayantha Pathikirikorale, and philanthropist and dedicated friend of …
FSOQ’s team of officials for 2023-24
Jayasiri Weerawardena and Jayantha Weerasekera are president and secretary respectively of the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations in Queensland. The updated list of office-bearers since the annual general meeting earlier this year. The FSOQ team: Patron: Anton Swan, Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland. President: Jay Weerawardena. Vice President: Bill Deutrom. Secretary: Jayantha Weerasekera. …
Sunday Island features tribute to Anton Swan by former high commissioner Skandakumar
Former Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Australia S Skandakumar, a friend of the FSOQ, has written a glowing article on Anton Swan in the Sunday Island, Sri Lanka, today. Anton Swan OAM recently finished his tenure as Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland. To read the article go to https://island.lk/a-true-swan-in-queensland/
Anton Swan’s exemplary service as Sri Lanka’s consul feted at FSOQ’s gala dinner
A grateful community gathered in numbers to thank and pay tribute to Anton Swan OAM, the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, who is stepping down from his official duties this month after a tenure of 33 years. More than 250 people attended a gala dinner organised by the Federation of Sri Lankan Organisations …
Brisbane temples pay tribute to Hon. Consul Anton Swan’s dedicated service to community
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan and his wife, Bronwen, were felicitated at two separate events at the Sri Lanka Buddhist Monastery, Ellen Grove, and the Buddhist Vihara, Goodna, over the past two weekends. Mr Swan, who is stepping down as Hon. Consul after a 33-year stint, was feted for his dedication …
SL Consul Anton Swan hosted at farewell function by high commission in Canberra
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia, Chitranganee Wagiswara, hosted a special farewell function for the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan, in Canberra on June 19. Mr Swan is stepping down in July from his role after 33 years of serving the Queensland community. Ms Wagiswara presented him with a plaque for …
Sri Lankan contingent in step for Anzac Day commemoration at Bellbowrie
April 26, 2023: Representatives of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Queensland and supporters marched in the Anzac Day parade at Booker Place, Bellbowrie, on Tuesday, April 25. The contingent attended the morning service, which was followed by the traditional cricket match between the Lord Mayor’s XI and an Army XI. The day was commemorated …
Hon. Consul pays respects on passing of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of SL community
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan, OAM, signed the Condolence Book at Government House on Tuesday following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week. Mr Swan paid his respects on behalf of the Sri Lankan Queensland community in the presence of Queensland Governor the Hon. Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM. The …
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 …
Anton thanks community for support at gala dinner honouring his OAM award
Anton Swan has extended his heartfelt thanks to the Sri Lankan Brisbane community for their presence at a gala function tonight in honour of him receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). The felicitation dinner was attended by 124 guests at the Jindalee Bowls Club. The night’s program included traditional lighting of the …
