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WRIGHT REIGNS SUPREME
Double Victory in Formula Masters China Series

Sri Lankan/Australian Formula Masters driver Aidan Wright has claimed two victories over the weekend at Zhuhai International Circuit

Aidan Wright has claimed victory in two out of three races in the first round of the Formula Masters China Series in Zhuhai over the weekend. It was a wet weekend and after dominating the practice sessions, Wright looked set to impress in qualifying. However, the rain played havoc with his plans and caused him to spin off the track ending in a disappointing start position of 3rd and 6th respectively.

Race 1 saw Wright well placed to win. After beginning 3rd on the grid, he took the lead during the first lap. With 5 laps to go, the safety car was deployed following an accident on the circuit, and on the restart a defensive move by Wright resulted in him crashing out, causing minor damage to his car and recording a DNF.

After recording the fastest lap in Race 1, Wright started Race 2 on pole position. Meritus GP teammate and Malaysian young gun, Afiq Ikwhan, overtook Wright on turn 1 though he was quick to take back his lead. After a close battle, Wright crossed the finish line in first place, winning his first race in Formula cars.

In front of a roaring crowd, racing resumed on Sunday with the 3rd and final race of the weekend. It looked to be an uphill battle for Wright, after starting from 6th position, however he blitzed the field after a gutsy outside takeover on the first turn. With two laps to go he had a 2 second lead and drove home to victory.

“This is going to be one to remember. It is such an amazing feeling, I am over the moon,” Wright said on the phone from Zhuhai.

He now heads back to Malaysia to train up and coming drivers in the new Asia Cup series before returning to China at the end of May for Round 2 in Shanghai. He is currently leading the championship on 40 points. To follow Aidan in the series you can visit his website, www.aidanwrightracing.com, or find him on facebook.com/aidanwrightracing

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Aidan Wright, please contact Greg Wright on +61740542824 or info@aidanwrightracing.com

Contact: Greg Wright    Tel: +61740542824
Email: info@aidanwrightracing.com
 

Australia / Sri Lanka Welfare Guild Inc (ASWG) , presents a Sri Lankan Luncheon
on Sunday, May 19, 2013, commencing
at 12.30pm at Menzies Hall, Menzies Avenue, Dandenong North.
Music for dancing by Des White,
Sri Lankan menu of Kothu Roti, Roti, String Hoppers, Yellow Rice with accompanying dishes by ‘East West’ Caterers.
Soft drinks provided, BYO Spirits.
Cost $ 25.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact: Ralph de Zylva (03) 9878 9880.

Morning Melodies with Derrick J, live at the Morwell Club, Morwell,
on Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 11.00 – 12 noon.
For further information, contact: Derrick 0438 874 488 or visit < www.derrickj.com > 

Trinity College OBA Melbourne presents ‘The Dance of the Lions’,
on Friday, May 24, 2013, from 8.00pm to 1.00am
at the Palladium, Crown Entertainment Complex, with ‘Fred Cheah & the Cabaret Cats’.
Pre-Dinner Drinks, Sit Down Dinner, Premium brand wines beers and spirits. Cost: $120.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact: Mithra 0412 681 363 or (03) 9813 0756.

Dhamma Sermon, by Ven. Akarawita Sangananda Thero,
on Friday, May 24, 2013, commencing at 8.00pm (Vesak Full Moon Day)
at the Dandenong Temple.
For further information, contact: Temple (03) 9794 9492 or Gamini (03) 9799 6308.

A night of Hope

You can make a difference ……

We are a community blessed to be living in Australia, especially in times of sickness. This is even more so in the case of children afflicted with cancer. We enjoy medical facilities, treatment options and research leading to high cure success rates which are among the best in the world. Comparatively children back home who are afflicted with cancer have to endure greater pain and suffering due to lack of adequate facilities and resources.

The Sri Lanka Association has therefore decided to launch a fund raiser to contribute towards improving facilities/treatment at the National Cancer Hospital in Sri Lanka. We need your help .

Please join in our fund raiser –have a spectacular night of fun whilst giving hope to children suffering with Leukemia. 
 Leukemia in children is on the rise in Sri Lanka and we have identified some key areas which can contribute to the Children’s Cancer ward to help alleviate their suffering and improve cure success rates, which will make a significant difference.

When   - Saturday 25th May 2013 – 7pm to 12 midnight
Where - Don Moore Community Hall – North Rocks
What   - Dinner - Dance
For       - All proceeds in aid of Children’s Leukemia Cancer Ward – Mahargama- Sri Lanka
Tickets - $ 50 per head

We have a spectacular line of music featuring big time show band “The Kamis” winner of 2010 and 2011 Mo-Award for best band and DJ Neil. They are guaranteed to get you up and grooving. A sumptuous dinner (Sri Lankan cuisine) and wines/soft drinks on table will delight your gastronomical senses.

We will surprise you with some great raffle prizes.

Invite your friends too and pass the word around- A night not to be missed!

You could also help by considering sponsorship towards some of the costs associated with the event, donating raffle prizes or simply making cash contribution

We are seeking sponsorship /donations for
a)    Raffle prizes  -
b)    Wine/Soft drinks on table  -
c)    Venue Cost –
d)    Band/Music –
Send your cash contributions to below bank account noting reference as – Cancer/your name
Name: Sri Lanka Association NSW
BSB: 062-000
A/c : 00920711
Please feel free to call or email for more information or to pledge your support
Email – Sherwell   -    fernando sherwell@gmail.com – Mobile – 0438388122
             Omar          -    sssheriff@optusnet.com.au – Mobile – 0413010413
             Dinesh        -   ddesilva@dineshdesilva.com- Mobile 0409998555
 

Social Dinner Dance – Re-elect Jude Perera for Cranbourne in 2014,
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 7.30pm to 1.00am
at Gaelic Park, 324-332 Perry Road, Keysborough (Melway ref: 94 G7).
Music by ‘Redemptions’ with DJ ‘Geak’, Dinner by Lakmi Caterers, BYO Drinks.
Cost: Adults $50.00 per head, Children (under 15) $30.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact Jude Perera, 157A, Sladen Street, Cranbourne, Vic 3977

Sinhala Movie – ‘Boradiya Pokuna’ (“Scent of the Lotus Pond”),
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 4.00pm
at Reading Cinema, Epping. Starring Dharmasiri Bandaranayaka, Kaushalya Fernando and Veena Jayakody.
For further information and bookings,
contact: Jagath Edirisinghe 0433 438 535.

Sri Lankan Theatre Group Melbourne presents ‘Happiness’, the Play, 
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 6.00pm
at the Cranbourne Community Theatre.
Written and Directed by Hasini Ilangarathne.
Cost: $15.00 per head. For further information and bookings,
contact: Kusumsiri 0430 112 088 or Shyama 0425 776 092.

Wesley College Colombo OBU (Australia), presents ‘Winter Warm-up 2013’,
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 7.30pm to 12.30am,
at Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 34 Academy Avenue, Brandon Park (Melway ref: 71 C10).
Music by ‘The Clan’,
Eastern & Western Smorgasbord by Cha’s Cabin,
Bottle of Red & White Wine per table.
Cost: $35.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact: Ben 0417 530 027, Tony 0431 704 299 or Brian 0439 282 195.

Holy Family Convent Wennappuwa Old Girls Association Australia Inc, presents ‘Familians Nite 2013’,
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 7.00pm to midnight,
at St John’s Church hall, Elizabeth Street, Mitcham (Melway ref: 48 J9).
Music by Kumara & Stephny Combo with DJ,
Gleshiro Caterers,
BYO drinks.
Tickets: Adults: $40.00 each, Children: $20.00 each, Family: $100.00.
For further information and bookings, contact: Sajeewani Rodrigo (03) 8794 7668 or Sandhya Peiris (03) 9803 7205.

Stage Drama – ‘Athurupasata Chat Ekuk’,
on Sunday, May 26, 2013, commencing
at 6.00pm at Kel Watson Theatre, Burwood East.
Tickets: $30.00 each.
Play by Gayan Kanishka Rajapaksha.
Produced by Animareal Pty Ltd.
For further information and bookings, contact: Kanishka 0425 788 044 or Sumith 0408 328 860.

Hi Friends
Trust you are all keeping well.
SareeHaven is having its much awaited sale of the year with up to 50% off all floor stock.
The sale is paced over the month of June.  Please refer to the attached for more information on the sale.
As always we look forward to the pleasure of seeing you soon.  Please feel very welcome to share this email with families and friends.
Stay Blessed!

Kind Regards
Neelu Maharaj
0414 461069
www.sareehaven.com.au
 

Ethnic Interpreters

All your Interpreting and Translating needs

Dear Madam / Sir,

On behalf of Oxfam Australia, I would like to invite you and the members of the Bankstown Lions Club to attend the Make Poverty History 'Road to 2015' photo exhibition and community forum on the 31st of May at Bankstown City Library. The event will commence at 5.30pm and finish at 7.30pm, with a light supper provided.

The Make Poverty History 'Road to 2015' photo exhibition tells inspirational stories of how Australian aid organisations are effectively working together with our overseas partners to improve the quality of life for people living in poverty. These will be displayed at the library between the 20th and 31st May.

The community forum event itself on the 31st of May is a chance to hold a public meeting allowing for an open discussion regarding the Millennium Development Goals to halve global poverty by 2015, and in particular Australia's contribution towards the achievement of this goal. In order to achieve this, the Australian Government must keep its international promise to the United Nations to invest 0.7% of its income to overseas aid by 2020, targeting those that are most in need and investing in sustainable solutions.

I hope that you are able to join us at Bankstown City Library to show your support and join in the discussion. I would also very much appreciate it if you could forward the attached poster to your members.

On behalf of Oxfam Australia's State Coordinator Debbie Hunt and myself, we look forward to seeing you at the event. Any family, friends and colleagues you would like to accompany you are most welcome.

Thank you for your time.


Kind Regards,
Alba Boer Cueva
Events Management Volunteer
Oxfam Australia
www.oxfam.org.au

Advanced Cultural & Spiritual Services Association Inc (ACSSA), presents a classical music concert,
on Saturday, June 1, 2013, commencing
at 6.00pm, at the Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Road, Ringwood.
Tickets: $30.00 each, Reserved $40.00 each.
Starring: Amarasiri Peiris, Manori Wijegunawardana and Nalaka Anjana Kumari.
For further information and bookings, contact: Sarath 0409 195 472 or Manori 0433 443 176 or (03) 9702 9837.

Dance Concert – Dumbara Asiriya”,
on Saturday, June 1, 2013,
at 6.30pm at the Drum Theatre, Dandenong.
The splendor, colour, diversity and the glamour of Sri Lankan village life on stage performed by the Sri Lankan Dance Academy of Victoria and artistes from the State Dance Ensemble of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan Performing Arts Centre of Australia.
For further information, contact: Chalanka Athalage 0430 465 011 or Thusitha Dasanayake 0412 184 428.

Sri Lanka Association NSW and Sri Lanka Cricket Sydney Inc
Annual T20 Cricket Encounter for Tony Greig Memorial Trophy

Teledrama/Movie – movie version of the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama “Adaraneeya Niagara” produced in the US,
on Sunday, June 2, 2013,
at 5.00pm at the Besen Centre, 87-89 Station Road, Burwood (Melway ref: 61 C5).
Cost: $20.00 per head.
For bookings and further information, contact: Diresh 0430 281 071, Rishn 0433 159 763, Rohan 0430 013 316 or Ananda 0402 143 314.

Contact: Nimal Alwis 0414 556 747, Derrick Junkeer 0438 874 488

Swara Madhuwanthi - 8th June 2013 - Clairvaux Mackillop College, Qld

Sri Lanka Morning Show presents ‘Stars on Parade Dinner Dance 2013’,
on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 7.30pm to 1.00am,
at Springvale City Hall,  397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale (Melway ref: 79 K11).
Featuring entertainers Malcolm, Derrick, Sohan, Conrad and ‘Replay 6’.
Catered by ‘Cinnamon’, BYO.
Cost: $75.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact: Nimal Alwis 0414 556 747 or Derrick Junkeer 0438 874 488.

Musical Concert – “Tharu Eliya Dige”,
on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 4.00pm
at Besen Centre, 87–89 Station Road, Burwood (Melway ref: 61 C5).
Cost: $30.00 per head.
Sri Lankan popular artiste Karunarathne Divulgane, with musicians Rohana Dharmakeerthi, Nihal Kalubowila, Chathura Perera and ‘Tharanga’ with Cameron Colombage. Presented by Western Victoria SCATS Association.
For further information and bookings, contact: Manel 0428 342 541, Gamini 0403 331 575 or Mahinda Dissanayake 0478 681 052.

The Ceylon Ex-Servicemen’s Association (Australia Branch) Inc, Mid Year Lunch,
on Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 11.30am
at The Good Shepherd Church Hall, Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 34 Academy Avenue, Mulgrave (Melway ref: 71 C10).
Spit Roast Lunch, BYO Drinks,
Cost: $20.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact: Irvine Abel (03) 9701 0402.

Swara Madhuwanthi - 14th June, June 2013 - Bowman Hall, Blacktown, NSW

Methodist College (Colombo) Past Pupils Association of Victoria presents ‘A Scatter of Light’, 39th Annual Dinner Dance 2013,
on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 7.30pm to 1.00am
at Springvale City Hall,  397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale (Melway ref: 79 K11).
Music by “Midnight Mist”, Smorgasbord Dinner by Ceylon-Aus Caterers. Complimentary red & white wine and soft drinks.
Donation: $65.00 per person.
For further information and bookings, contact: Rochelle 0411 988 571 or Sujeewea 0401 850 709.

United Sri Lankan Muslim Association of Australia (Youth Division) presents ‘The Red Kite Appeal’, Fundraiser Dinner,
on Saturday, June 15, 2013
at 7.00pm at the Mulgrave Community Centre.
Featuring performances by  Nazeem Hussan and Derrick Junkeer.
Auction of Packages and Services.
Tickets: $40.00 each, includes and authentic Sri Lankan Dinner.
Red Kite is a national cancer charity which provides support for yong cancer patients.
For bookings and further information, contact: Miqsan Mohinudeen 0402 072 279 or Yusuf Zarani 0429 836 544.

St Peter’s College Old Boys Social Club presents Peterite Night Fever,
on Saturday, June 15, 2013,
at the Kingston Town Hall, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin (Melway ref:77 D5).
Music by ‘Rhapsody’ and DJ Naz.
Scrumptious Buffet by ‘Cinnamons’, Scotch, Beer & Wine per table of Strictly NO BYO Alcohol.
Tickets: $70.00 per head.
For further information and bookings, contact:  Patrick 0405 596 569, Chanaka 0432 421 832 or Kevin 0416 737 770.

At the Recent Annual General Meeting of the Ceylon Ex-Servicemen’s  Association Australia Branch Inc, the following Office Bearers were elected to office for the year 2013/2014. 
President: Errol Perera, Vice President; Cholmondely Willenberg, Secretary: Reggie Oorloff, Treasurer: Chris J. Lawton, Asst Secretary: Stanley Rebera, Social Secretary: Irvine Abel, Editor: Chris J. Lawton, Committee: Wilhelm Ohlmus, Robin Edwards, Leslie Fernando, Arden Perkins, Morseth Bahar and Vywil Moses.

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eLanka Member Testimonials

•    My dear Neil and the team at eLanka...Thank you for your inclusion of the Murali song article. Please contact me if there is anything I can do to help you guys. God bless. Alston Koch

•    I was dealing with eLanka about advertising an Event that is taking place in Melbourne and would like to extend my gratitude to him for his professional and friendly service received. Neil (eLanka) He is truly a great ambassador for our Sri Lankan community in Australia. Keep up the great work Neil. Best wishes Nirmala Gnanaratnam - Hem & Nirmala of H & N Designer Wear

•    Thank you for your website eLanka. I decided to buy a copy of the "Pathways to the Peak". I intend buying this as a Christmas Gift for my family and lady friends. You guys are doing a great job of keeping the community connected. Best wishes Nirmala Gnanaratnam - Hem & Nirmala of H & N Designer Wear

•    Thank you very much for your help, Regards, Dr Amanda Wise, Macquarie University

•    Thanks Neil & eLanka. The gallery looks terrific. We’ll definitely let you know whenever any more stories and events arise. Cheers, Annie. cricketvictoria.com.au

•    Dear eLanka, Its great help Thanks again, I will send this link to our contacts, Best regards Ari Pitipana

Methodist College PPA Sydney Presents Glitz & Glamour

with

Desmond & the Impressions Band

Contact: Rashika 0423 584 440

Unveil the mystery. After its grand success last year, DANCE WITH MYSTERY is back to provide you with the entertainment of a lifetime! Dont miss out..book your tickets now!

Namaste All

Schoolkids Bonus

I am writing to you with regards to School Kids Bonus. I have been approached recently to become a multicultural ambassador to raise awareness of about the changes in the School Kids Bonus within the Indian community.

The Australian Government has changed the funding process for families with school age children from kindergarten to year 12. It has removed the Education Tax Refund scheme and replaced it with the School Kids Bonus Scheme.

 
The School Kids Bonus funding scheme if there to help families with students’ school expenses.
 
Schoolkids Bonus background
 
What is the purpose of the Schoolkids Bonus?

»  The Schoolkids Bonus aims to help low and middle income families and individuals with the costs of sending their children to primary or secondary school.

»  Eligible families and individuals receive the payment automatically into their bank accounts and are encouraged to put it towards education expenses for their children.

How much are the payments?

»  Each year eligible families and individuals will receive $410 for each child in primary school and $820 for each child in secondary school.

»  Half is paid in January, to help with back-to-school costs and the other half is paid in July to help with mid-year costs.

»  The payment may be split between parents if they share the care of their children.


Who is eligible?

The Schoolkids Bonus is available to families that have a child in primary or secondary school, or individuals in primary or secondary school, and who receive one of the following payments:

»  Family Tax Benefit Part A

»  Youth Allowance

»  Disability Support Pension

»  ABSTUDY Living Allowance

»  Carer Payment

»  Parenting Payment

»  Special Benefit


Please pass this information on to others who you may know and who would benefit from this new scheme and are eligible to receive this funding. More information can be found at www.australia.gov.au/schoolkidsbonus

If you need help with translating, please go to your nearest Centrelink Office or visit this website: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/interpreter-and-translation-services.

Thank you for your co-operation and please feel free to contact me for further information and clarification.

Kind regards
Mala