Dr Siri Kannangara: A Life of Service in Australia-by Michael Roberts Special Dhamma Sermon in Memory of late Dr Siri Kannangara, Lankarama Sydney 11 – 06 -2024 at 7:00 pm Sydney time (2:30 pm Sri Lanka time) Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ Meeting ID: 853 3556 9014 Passcode: 447139 YouTube Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/rSL8Xq-EQF4?feature=share Source:Thuppahis The volume of sighs and messages that erupted when news of Dr siri Kannangara’s demise reahced the air waves speaks volumes for the regard with which he was held. I haad occasion to interact with him way way back when writing about our Sri Lankan cricketers and  athletes. Alas, my memory has not retained the details. But there is plenty of meaningful detail in the items that are referred to below ….. and we can be certain that there will be a volume of Vales that tell the world about Siri’s outreach. Dr Palitha Ganewatte:  “Vale Dr Siri ...

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Prof Siri Kannangara – A COLOSSUS, A LEGEND – By Maithri Panagoda AM His high-profile patients are a “Who’s Who” of world champions in different sports around the globe.  The patients adored him, not just as a competent and caring doctor, but as a friend, a mate who could be relied upon when one was confronted with an overwhelming feeling of despair. Observing bodily movements of a patient, he would quickly diagnose the medical condition. With sharp wit and great humour, tempered with a few spicy words, he would then relay any good news as well as bad news in a lighter vein. He was always generous with his time. Prof. Siri Kannangara (“Siri”, as he insisted on being called) has been using his in-depth knowledge and refined skills as a Rheumatologist to help the Australian public, in particular the Sri Lankan community in Australia for over 40 years. A ...

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SBS Sinhala Vinivida on Sri Lankan Australian’s hopes about the Australian economy in 2024 Source:- sbs.com.au Listen to ideas from the members of Sri Lankan community in Australia talking about, The experiences of the Australian Sri Lankans who were affected by the high inflation and their hopes about the economy this year Panel discussion consists with the following invitees Asanka Pradeep – VIC Sudarshana Fernando – QLD Onisha de Silva – NSW Tharaka Thilakarathne – SA ...

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SBS Sinhala Vinivida – Views of Sri Lankans in Australia on Possible changes in Australia’s rising housing and property prices Source : sbs Listen to ideas from the members of Sri Lankan community in Australia talking about the Possible changes in Australia’s rising housing and property prices Panel discussion consists with the following invitees Hasitha Gunaratna – NSW Rupa Wickramaratne – QLD Nuwan Ramawickrama – VIC Chamalka Alwis Samarasinghe – SA ...

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SBS Sinhala Vinivida on Sri Lankan Australian’s views on government measures to address Australia’s skilled migrant shortage Source : sbs Listen to ideas from the members of Sri Lankan community in Australia talking about the skills shortage that is currently rising in Australia and the steps taken by the Australian government in relation to it  Panel discussion consists with the following invitees _____________________________________________________ Hemanta Punchiheva – VIC Ruwan Samarasinghe – NSW Hashen Rantilaka – NSW Ranmal Iddamalgoda – WA Winaya Wijesinghe – SA ...

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FELICITATION FOR DR. HAROLD GUNATILLAKE OAM ON 14TH OCTOBER 2022 As you may be aware, our good friend Dr. Harold Gunatillake, one of the most senior members of our community who has contributed immensely to the medical and social field in both Sri Lanka, Australia was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his commitment and dedicated service to the Sri Lankan community in Australia. This function is to felicitate his contribution to the Sri Lankan and Australian community during the past 5 decades and celebrate his achievements. We have scheduled this special event for Friday the 14th October 2022 at 7pm at Pioneer room, Castle Grand, Castle Hill.  The cost of a single entry is $95 (including dinner & drinks). Please note that the dress code is Formal. Please confirm your attendance and the money to be deposited by 4th September 2022.   The account details ...

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