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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Also accredited to the Republic of Maldives
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UPDATE:

The travel advice for Sri Lanka and Maldives has been updated. For further
information:

Sri Lanka Travel Advice

Maldives Travel Advice

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recognises
Covaxin (manufactured by Bharat Biotech, India) for the purpose of establishing
a traveller's vaccination status. Details ➡️ COVID-19 vaccinations |
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(homeaffairs.gov.au)

 

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High Commissioner, Mr Paul Stephens 


HIGH COMMISSIONER'S WELCOME

Welcome to the Australian High Commission’s website, where you will find a wide
range of information about our role and responsibilities in Sri Lanka and
Maldives.

With Sri Lanka, Australia has been a close friend and partner since before
independence, underpinned by extensive bilateral cooperation and
people-to-people links. Australia’s Sri Lankan community of 170,000 people makes
a significant contribution to Australian society. Our relationship encompasses
development cooperation, education and close collaboration on countering people
smuggling. We support Sri Lanka as it makes progress towards meaningful
reconciliation.

With Maldives, Australia has a longstanding and positive relationship, built
around education, scholarships and a strong alumni network. We support the good
governance reform agenda in Maldives.

On challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Australia works actively with both Sri
Lanka and Maldives to address shared interests, including the threats posed by
transnational crime.

For Australians travelling or living in Sri Lanka or the Maldives, I recommend
subscribing to the latest Travel Advice to receive updates
through Smartraveller:

Sri Lanka: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/sri-lanka

Maldives: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/maldives  

Also remember to follow Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter!

 

LATEST NEWS

 

Response Support for Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka is currently going through a severe economic crisis. The United
Nations has launched a flash appeal in Sri Lanka to support communities affected
by the economic crisis. If you would like to donate affected communities in Sri
Lanka, please find more information here.

ANZAC Day 2022

ANZAC Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It
marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian
and New Zealand forces during the First World War. This ANZAC Day, friends and
staff of the Australian High Commission joined with the New Zealand High
Commission in Sri Lanka, Embassy of Turkey in Sri Lanka and our local partners
to commemorate the 107th Anniversary of the landings at ANZAC Cove. More
information can be found here.

 

Direct Aid Program 2021/22

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible and competitive small grants program
funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of
Foreign Affairs & Trade's (DFAT) overseas posts.

Eligible organisations can submit applications by 16 January 2022, 5 PM (Sri
Lanka Time). More information can be found here.

 

Australia's support for the MV X-Press Pearl coastal clean-up

On 16 June, Australia delivered essential coastal clean-up equipment to the
Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to assist Sri Lanka’s response to
the MV X-Press Pearl incident. Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David
Holly presented the equipment to Ms Dharshani Lahandapura, Chairperson, MEPA.

The clean-up equipment provided included 11,000 coveralls and 1,000 gloves
(manufactured in Sri Lanka by Australian company Ansell), and 30,000 facemasks,
200 goggles, 300 pairs of protective footwear and 200 helmets, valued at 20
million Rupees.

 

PRIME MINISTER'S SINHALA AND TAMIL NEW YEAR MESSAGE

The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, sends warm greetings
to all Sri Lankans celebrating Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2021.

"This year we all carry with us a new awareness of our shared human
vulnerability and interdependence. As we were separated from each other, we saw
with new eyes the strength we draw from one another. There lies our common hope.
May that hope bring you special joy at New Year." 

Click here for the full message.

 

Australia's support for COVID-19 preparedness, response and recovery in Sri
Lanka

The strong friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka goes back more than 70
years. In the unprecedented global crisis unfolding as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic, it’s more important than ever that friends continue to support each
other. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a significant challenge for governments
and communities globally - including Australia. Our support will help Sri Lanka
prepare for, and prevent, the spread of COVID-19, and to manage the social and
economic impacts to come.

Further detail on our support can be found here.

 

Australia's support for COVID-19 preparedness, response and recovery in Maldives

As Indian Ocean neighbours, Australia and Maldives share a long-standing and
growing bilateral relationship. Australia has committed AUD 630,000 to support
Maldives’ response to COVID-19, including:

-          Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline
workers;

-          Improved access to support services for women and girls; and

-          Improved access to COVID-19 information for the blind and visually
impaired.

Further detail on our support can be found here.

 

International Students in Australia 

The Australian Government recognises that COVID-19 is affecting international
students in Australia, who are friends, colleagues, classmates and members of
the Australian community. On 4 April 2020, the Australian Minister for
Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, said the Australian Government had agreed that:

   -   international students who had been in Australia for longer than 12
months who find themselves in financial hardship would be able to access        
their Australian superannuation

   -   international students would be able to work up to 40 hours per fortnight

   -   the Government would increase flexibility for a number of regulations to
make it easier for international students to continue their studies in          
Australia should they wish to do so

   -   the Government would be flexible in cases where COVID-19 has prevent
international students from meeting their visa conditions (such as not        
being able to attend classes).   

A factsheet for International Students in Australia can be found here.

More information can be found at the Study in Australia webpage.

 

Important changes to Smartraveller 

Smartraveller has the latest, authoritative travel advice so you can be informed
and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates -
by simply supplying your name and email address – straight to your inbox.

You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile
number – to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.

In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will
make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government
if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.

Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on
Facebook and Twitter.

 



Australian High Commission
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Also accredited to the Republic of Maldives
21 Srimath RG Senanayake Mawatha
Colombo 7
Telephone : +94 112463200
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