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Australian Awards Includes Persons with Disability

 Ms. Manique Gunaratne created an opportunity for two trainees of The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Specialised Training & #Disability Resource Centre for the Australian Awards. Mr. Tuan Cassim (vision impaired) and Ms. Chani Jayathilake (physical disability) received the Australia Awards scholarship to complete their Masters Degree in Australia in 2022.  Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) and funded by the Australian Government, offering nearly 5000 scholarships a year in over 150 countries. In Sri Lanka, the Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for Master’s degree-level qualifications and are open to professionals from government, private and civil society (NGO) sectors, in the priority development sectors of Health Security, Stability and Economic Recovery in line with DFAT’s Sri Lanka COVID-19 Development Response Plan.

The Australia Awards Scholarships provides eligible applicants the opportunity to gain a world class education and an internationally recognised qualification from Australian Universities. EFC Specialised Training & Disability Resource Centre organised several information session in-person and virtually via an online platform.

The application and selection process is open and competitive, based on merit, transparency and equal access. The Australia Awards office in Sri Lanka conducts information sessions during the application period, providing important details on the application process, eligibility criteria, priority development sectors and fields of study, target groups of applicants and the documentation requirement.

A reception to congratulate the Sri Lankan recipients of Australia Awards for Intakes 2021 and 2022 was held at the Movenpick Hotel in May 2022.

 

This is an indoor picture of a woman standing behind a wooden podium with a bouquet of flowers on it. ​She is wearing a red and purple patterned saree and smiling at the camera. ​Behind her is a tall blue banner featuring the Australian coat of arms and the text "Australia Awards." To the right of the banner, there is a white wall with a subtle patterned wallpaper and the Australian flag draped to the far right. The floor has a patterned carpet.

A group of five people, three women and one man standing indoors in a formal setting. The women are wearing a mix of business and traditional attire, while the man is dressed in a suit and tie. Behind them are a Sri Lankan flag and a blue banner with the words "Australia Awards" and the Australian coat of arms. The setting appears to be an event or ceremony, given the formal clothing and official banners. The overall atmosphere looks cheerful and professional.

This is an indoor photo taken at an awards ceremony or event, likely a formal one. ​A large group of people is posing for a photo, with many holding certificates or documents. Several women are dressed in sarees of various colors (including green, gold, blue, pink, and orange), and the men are primarily in suits. ​The group is standing in front of a backdrop with Australian Awards branding, and the Sri Lankan and Australian flags are visible. The room has a large, ornate chandelier and a projection screen is visible on the left displaying an image of another group.

Three people standing together indoors. The person on the left is a woman with long dark hair, wearing a black jacket and light-colored top. The person in the middle is a woman wearing a pink and purple patterned saree, with her hair tied back. The person on the right is a man with short hair and a beard, dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and blue tie. Behind them is a Sri Lankan flag to the left and a blue banner with the Australian coat of arms and the words “Australia Awards” printed on it. The setting appears to be a formal or official event, with a podium and microphone visible to the right. The group is smiling and appears to be posing for a photo.



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