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Community Development and Sustainability
Cricket, badminton, volleyball and other sports events promoting healthy living for the Sri Lankan Australian community.
SCATS brings together Sri Lankans across Australia to celebrate culture, advance technology, and support social welfare — for over 30 years.
Celebrating Sri Lankan heritage
Advancing skills for all ages
Supporting seniors & families
Healthy, active community life
The Sri Lankan Study Centre for the Advancement of Technology and Social Welfare (SCATS Australia) was founded in 1992 as a leadership building and social welfare foundation — one of the oldest Sri Lankan community organisations in Melbourne.
From a handful of dedicated professionals, SCATS has grown into a vibrant organisation serving Sri Lankans and the wider Australian community in the fields of arts, religion, culture, sports and innovation.
Over 30 years of community service.
Dedicated programs for our seniors.
Empowering the next generation.
Embracing Australia's diversity.
Discover the wide range of programs SCATS runs to support, educate and connect the Sri Lankan Australian community.
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Cricket, badminton, volleyball and other sports events promoting healthy living for the Sri Lankan Australian community.
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Building the next generation of Sri Lankan Australian leaders through mentoring, training and community involvement.
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Dedicated programs helping seniors stay active, social and connected in the Australian community.
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Workshops, seminars and mentoring to advance skills and knowledge for members of all ages.
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Celebrating Sri Lankan performing arts, music, dance and cultural festivals throughout the year.
Your generosity helps SCATS continue its vital work supporting Sri Lankan Australians in arts, culture, education, technology and social welfare.
Stay connected through our events, festivals and community activities.
Annual multicultural Australia Day celebration featuring performances, food and community activities for all ages.
Celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year with traditional games, food, cultural performances and community togetherness.
A half-day workshop covering AI, digital skills and career development for youth and professionals.
I am immensely proud to have founded SCATS in 1992. Watching it grow into the vibrant community organisation it is today — serving thousands of Sri Lankan Australians — is my greatest achievement.
SCATS has been the heart of our community for over three decades. The programs we run change lives and keep our culture alive for future generations of Sri Lankan Australians.
The senior welfare programs have given me and my friends a true purpose and community. We meet, exercise and share knowledge — it is wonderful what SCATS does for us every week.
Keep up to date with the latest news, announcements and stories from the SCATS community.
HELD ON SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2026 AT BURNSIDE The SCATS Australia (Sri Lankan Study Centre for the Advancement of Technology…
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MELBOURNE – The Sri Lankan Study Centre for the Advancement of Technology & Social Welfare (SCATS) hosted a vibrant celebration…
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Five easy ways to get involved with SCATS Australia — from becoming a member to volunteering, attending events and donating.
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