THE CEYLON SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA has a Fresh Burst of Spirit ….. & …. has stepped out with vigour
When a few Sri Lankan migrants set up an association to present their views of the situation in Sri Lanka and their experiences in Australia and the world, they adhered to their upbringing and chose to retain the “CEYLON” letterhead. That title remains and so do their attachments to the land. Some pioneers, alas, have passed away; others are ailing. …. BUT we owe them gratidue and sustaining effort.
We need to rejuvenate these patriotic commitments …. especially in the context of the blows struck by cyclone Ditwah. 
Jitto Arulampalam in Melbourne is one of those leading the present endeavours and THUPPAHI is happy to assist.
The photo shows Jitto the President with Presenji on his right and Kumar Rasiah on his left.
Those who receive or see this NOTICE are encouraged to
A … take up membership in the Society by subscribing to the journal CEYLANKAN that is produced thrice (???) a year …. and …..B…. as vitally, presenting potential items for the journal – essays re their migrant experiences or why/how they migrated …. and/or outstanding photographic shots from their life experiences … and/or incisive commentary on the world around us.
| THE Ceylankan
The Journal of the Ceylon Society of Australia
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ISSN 1836-8646 Journal 109 Volume 28 Number 1 JUNE 2026 Editor: Nimal Chandrasena
Ceylon Society of Australia
President: Jitto Arulampalam
Vice President: Prof. Michael Roberts
Hony. Secretary: Presenji Jayawikrema
Treasurer: Vacant
Editor: Dr. Nimal Chandrasena
Head of Melbourne Chapter & Events: Jeremy De Lima
Head of Colombo Chapter & Events: Anandalal Nanayakkara
Ex Officio: Kumar Rasiah
Ex Officio: Pauline Goonewardene
Life Member and Patron: Hugh Karunanayake
Website: https://ceylonsociety.org/about/
New CSA Committee
The picture (L – R) shows Presenji Jayawickrema (Secretary), Jitto Arulampalam (President) and Kumar Rasiah (Ex-Officio Member). The new Office-bearers were elected on 7 December 2025 Annual General Meeting held at the Pennant Hills Community Centre in Sydney.
This photo shows some stalwarts of the society at a function in Sydney during a previous ‘incarnation’ with the sterling figure of Pauline Goonewardene in the centre.
