About Us

After graduating from the Kegalla Girls College, Sri Lanka, Vineetha completed a journalism course conducted by the British Council. Then she joined the editorial board of Upali Newspapers, one of the prominent publishing companies in Sri Lanka.

After migrating to Australia, Vineetha completed higher education at the Swinbourne University. She pioneered the first Sinhala children’s magazine in Australia, Tikiri, and now works as the chief editor of this highly regarded monthly publication. She is the creator and presenter of the children’s program of the Sinhala segment, channel 31, the Sri Lankan community television in Australia.

Vineetha’s latest project is the Mihindu Children’s Foundation and Cultural Centre, in Melbourne. Vineetha has been a leading member and contributor to the Sri Lankan community that live in Australia. Her presence and involvement not only enhances our community, but also constructs an enjoyable and successful environment among all the Sri Lankans.

In the past few years Vineetha has written and published three novels, Namal Arana, Gini Aviyaiy Rosa Malaiy, and Kangaroo hadiya. And she is also a full time bank officer at the National Australia Bank.