Book Launch & Symposium – “Developing Mindfulness in Young Children” Written by Mrs. Shanti Senadeera Reported by – Kithsiri Senadeera Photography  by – RoyGrafix On Sunday the 28th November 2021 at 2:30pm, a large crowd assembled at the Thornleigh Community Centre, Sydney to witness the launch of a book written by Mrs. Shanti Senadeera. While there are many books written about mindfulness and even more on children, a book specially written about developing mindfulness in young children is rare and valuable. With almost 35 years of extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood education and good understanding of mindfulness meditation, Shanti is well-positioned to write this book. The book launch and symposium was open to well-wishers who registered to participate in the event. This enabled the organisers to put in place best practices to adhere to all COVID 19 rules and regulations.  The proceedings started with opening remarks by Miss ...

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 Grocery Voucher Support Program – SLA   GROCERY SUPPORT VOUCHERS TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY CURRENTLY AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc (SLA) is implementing this project with the support of the NSW Government and participating shops WHO CAN APPLY? Priority will be given to Seniors, Families with children and Temporary Visa holders including International Sri Lankan students HOW TO APPLY? Please email publicofficer@slansw.org.au with your name, special circumstance and your preference of the shop by 22 October 2021 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING SHOPS JJR Indian & Sri Lankan Spices (Ingleburn) Surya Supermarket (Toongabbie) Kate Foods (Seven Hills) ...

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 Sri lanka Association of NSW Inc Invites you to the Virtual Sundown Gathering (Weekly On Friday – 5.30pm to 7.30pm) (Sydney time) Sri Lankan Association of NSW INC Invites you to the Virtual SUNDOWN Gathering Weekly on Fridays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm Open for members, non members, seniors and all communities Meet friends online Share stories Talent Show Solo Singing(Any language) Sing Along Trivia Sessions Zoom Link:- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89023526564?pwd=ZXdSSm1DYXVQVmFzUCtpY1dMcUxHUT09#success TO JOIN THE SUNDOWN GATHERING.. TAP THE LINK AND JOIN THE ZOOM SAME ZOOM LINK WILL APPLY WEEKLY.   ...

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Pink Sari Inc in collaboration with the Sri lanka Association of NSW invites Indian & Sri Lankan Women – for a Free Interactive Workshop on Cervical Screening 20 June 2021 (Kellyville, NSW).     Cervical Screening For Survival Make Health A Priority For Yourself And Your Family Pink Sari Inc in collabaration with Sri lanka Association of NSW invites Indian and Sri Lankan Women in the age group of 25-74 Years to a free interactive Workshop on Cervical Screening to gain an understanding of The Cause of cervical cancer Importance of screening National Cervical Screening Program Registration :- https://psi-cervical-screening-for-survival-2021-06-20.eventbrite.com.au or scan the QR code ...

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Sri Lankan-Australian Community Young Achiever Awards 2021 Organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc.   INTRODUCTION: Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc (SLA), annually presents the Young Achiever Awards to young Australians of Sri Lankan descent/heritage. The aim is to recognise, encourage and reward Sri Lankan youth in their respective fields of excellence to make them role models for others in the community The specific objectives of the Awards Program are to:  Acknowledge and highlight the academic achievements of Sri Lankan-Australian students at the HSC. Recognise youth accomplishments in their chosen field of endeavour. Develop a sense of pride in being a Sri Lankan-Australian. Encourage leadership, build self confidence in young individuals through recognition of excellence and act as role models. Stimulate and promote creativity and innovation among young Sri Lankan-Australians The Awards will take place at a function on 8 May 2021. The venue will be notified ...

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Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc – weekly Wednesday 14 October 2020 online Zoom gathering from 10.45am tps://tinyurl.com/slaseniors https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86970977954?pwd=aEllZDQ3am4xKzQ4K1lHUGt2ZTA1dz09 Meeting ID: 869 7097 7954 Password: 499127 We have organised speakers on various subjects until mid-December. Webinar topic  will commence at 11am.   Topic –  “Arthritis”                 Speaker:  Dr Murad Hossain (MBBS, MPH), Multicultural Health Program Officer, Multiculutral Health.   Kind Regards, Kumi Molligodde Secretary SLANSW ...

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Sri Lanka Association of NSW – Weekly Online Gathering starting on 1 July 2020 This is the link for this Wednesday on-line gathering. This link is unique for Wednesday gatherings.  Please feel free to use this link to join the group on Wednesdays. Anyone can join each week.   Every Wednesday we are trying to have different feature/presentations topics.   ...

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