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 WESAK BAKTHI GEETHA PROGRAMME IN MELBOURNE HELD BY THE SCATS SENIORS GROUP AT PARAMITHA BUDDHIST VIHARA IN DEANSIDE VICTORIA – By Leelananda Ihalagamage A Wesak Bakthi Geetha programme was held by SCATS Australia Seniors at the Paramitha Buddhist Vihara in Deanside, Victoria, on 11th May 2025 with the guidance of Ven. Kiramba Sumangala Thero (M.Phil), current Chief Incumbent of the Vihara.  Bakthi Geetha programme was performed with the guidance and leadership of Mr. Mahinda Dissanayake and Mr. Gamini Perera, Founder President of SCATS.  The programme was organized and co-ordinated by Mrs. Hemamali Perera, Mrs. Pramila Nakandala and assisted by Mr. Rohana Pieris, Dr. Hemantha Rohitha, Mr. Noel Perera and Mr. Viduranga Liyanage.  The chorus consisted of (Males) Mahinda Dissanayake, Rohana Pieris, Hemantha Rohitha, Noel Perera, Viduranga Liyanage, Lesley Ranatunga, Leelananda and (Females) Kusuma Gunaratne (President of Seniors-SCATS), Hemamali Perera, Mrs. Pramila NakandalaSrimathie Attanayaka, Subadra Rohitha, Sandya Dissanayake, Thalatha Perera, Rekha ...

May 14, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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SCATS Delegation meets new Consul General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne By –  Leelananda Ihalagamage, Secretary/Admin., SCATS SCATS – Sri Lankan Study Centre for the Advancement of Technology and Social Welfare in Australia met the Consul General of Sri Lanka, Mrs. S P P Saram led by Dr Medha Gunawardena, Manager AMCS, Advisor to SCATS.  Also present were Mr. Kaleel Carder CPA, President of SCATS, Mr Wasantha Perera OAM, Senior Vice President, Mr Vijaya Karunasena Chairperson Media, and the Founder President of SCATS Mr. Gamini Perera OAM. The main reason for this meeting with the Consul General was to discuss future collaboration and community initiatives. The Sri Lankan Study Center for the Advancement of Technology and Social Welfare (SCATS Australia) was founded in 1992 and has become one of the leading non-profit multicultural community organizations in Melbourne.  In 2007, SCATS was awarded the Victorian Multicultural Commission Award of Excellence for ...

May 9, 2025 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE SCATS NSW OVER TWO DECADES HAS BEEN IN ACTIVE EXISTENCE WITH GENUINE SOCIAL WORK SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY Celebrated as in previous years the valued Christmas Party get together as usual was well patronized held on the 16th December at the Beecroft Community centre The occasion was highlighted by many events deviating from previous Christmas celebrations. The highlight was the participation of renowned vocalist Sohan Weerasinghe who duetted with our own Bony Fernando to mesmerize the audience ably assisted by the Redemtion band . The Children of ‘Muthuhara’ Children’s Society Sydney portrayed an absorbing play coordinated by Niluki Gunaratne which was splendidly choreographed by Peoly Gunaratne. To startle and amaze the children, Santa Claus was in attendance with all his glory. The Baptist church choir delighted those present with soothing singing. Father Treesen and pastor Denver delivered precious Xmas messages which ...

Dec 26, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco SCATS NSW Celebrates the Silver Jubilee in Grand Scale! – By SCATS NSW Inc. – photos thanks to Robin Bosco The voluntary none profit social service association, SCATS NSW celebrated its Silver Jubilee on Saturday the 2nd of September 2023 at the Don Moore Community Centre in a grand scale. It was a “full house” function with a distinguished gathering. The function consisted of recognising its founder member for his services and the launch of its magazine to give the history of its eminent services to the society over twenty five years. The guests were well entertained and the fun filled ambience at the venue is depicted well in the pictures. for the full album please visit eLanka Facebook page – clcik here for the full album please visit eLanka ...

Sep 27, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged
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