Notice to Sri Lankans living in Australia and Friends of Sri Lanka
November 29, 2025
Notice to Sri Lankans living in Australia and Friends of Sri Lanka
Following are account details for Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals who wish to contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka.
For those overseas donating in USO kindly use the following account details:
Foreign donations in US Dollars:
USO Account
Account Name – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account No – 021083514
Swift Code – CBCELKLX
Beneficiary’s Bank – Federal Reserve Bank, New York
Swift Code of the Beneficiary’s Bank – FRNYUS33
Remarks – Further credit to DST’s Dollar account 45013
For overseas donors donating in any other foreign currency or Sri Lankan Rupees, use the following account details:
Account Name – Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
Bank – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Account No – 50516
Bank Swift BIC Code – CBCELKLXXXX
For donations only in Sri Lankan Rupees, use the following details:
Account Name – Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
Account No – 2026450
Bank – Bank of Ceylon
Please send details of your donation (copy of bank transfer) to the Sri Lanka High Commission at slhc.canberra@mfa.gov.lk
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Canberra, Australia
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Notice to Sri Lankans living in Australia & Friends of Sri Lanka
Following are the details of the Emergency Response Equipment and Material Requirements as at 28.11.2025, for those who wish to contribute to the relief efforts for individuals affected by the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka.
Disaster Relief :
Emergency Response Equipment/Material Requirement as at 28.11.2025
| No | Item | Required Quantity |
| 1. | Mega Phones | 250 |
| 2. | Rescue Ropes | 100 |
| 3. | Re Chargeable Torch | 750 |
| 4. | Rescue Tube | 350 |
| 5. | Search Light | 585 |
| 6. | Safety Helmet | 750 |
| 7. | Helmet with head lamp | 625 |
| 8. | Head mount torch | 1,250 |
| 9. | Spine Board | 125 |
| 10. | Submersible Water Pump | 750 |
| 11. | Mobile Water Pump | 50 |
| 12. | Boat with Engine capacity exceeding 40HP | 50 |
| 13. | Chain Saw | 207 |
| 14. | Flash Light | 405 |
| 15. | Generators | 250 |
| 16. | Harness | 65 |
| 17. | Life Jackets | 1,435 |
| 18. | Gum Boot | 7,500 |
| 19. | Mobile Toilets | 500 |
| 20. | Mini Excavators | 60 |
For Agriculture Sector
| No | Item | Estimated Cost
(LKR Mn) |
| 1. | Rehabilitation of affected paddy lands, vegetable and other crop cultivations | 15,250 |
| 2. | Rehabilitation of Minor Tanks | 4,800 |
| 3. | Rehabilitation of Anicuts | 900 |
| 4. | Rehabilitation of Canals | 1,800 |
| 5. | Rehabilitation of Minor Irrigation Systems | 8,340 |
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6. |
Fertilizer for 510,000 ha of recently cultivated paddy lands which have been washed off due to the recent floods. The following amount are required for re-cultivation | |
| Urea | 112,000 MT | |
| TSP | 30,000 MT | |
| MOP | 30,000 MT | |
This list will be updated from time to time based on evolving needs assessments.
Kindly note that the Government of Sri Lanka will not bear the cost of air/sea transportation of the required items from the respective countries to Colombo. However, the Government will extend necessary assistance in facilitating customs clearance.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Canberra – Australia
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The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra successfully participated in the ‘’Windows to the World 2025’’ event, organised by the ACT Government, held on Saturday, 18 October 2025. The event provided a unique opportunity for the High Commission to open its doors to the Australian public and showcase the rich cultural heritage, authentic cuisine, and warm hospitality of Sri Lanka.
Register with the High Commission
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.
If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.
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Sri Lanka High Commission
61, Hampton Circuit
Yarralumla
ACT 2600