Partnerships
Pedal Sri Lanka
Emergency Medicine Expand
Emergency Medicine Expand
Since its inception in 2024, “Pedal Sri Lanka” has completed two charity cycling tours around the island, raising close to AUD $105,000 to support paediatric medical needs, with AUSLMAT coordinating hospital liaison, identifying priority needs and procuring the medical equipment.
Please contact Wesley Michael on +61 401 710 558 if you are interested in joining the next Pedal Sri Lanka Charity Ride in February 2027. Further details are available via the link below.
Emergency Medicine Expand
Emergency Medicine Expand
Emergency Medicine Expand
AUSLMAT organised and coordinated an Emergency Medicine Workshop on the 3rd of July 2026 in partnership with the Ruhunu Clinical Society, with emx (Emergency Medicine Expand) providing sponsorship for the event. The initiative delivered hands-on Advanced Life Support and resuscitation training as well as presentations on various topics in Emergency Medicine to 185 doctors working in regional Sri Lanka.
Pedal Sri Lanka
Supporting Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
In February 2024, a team of 28 cyclists from Australia and Sri Lanka embarked on an extraordinary 21-day journey around Sri Lanka, riding over 1,350 kilometres to raise funds for Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) in Colombo.
Supporting Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children
Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) is Sri Lanka’s only dedicated paediatric hospital and one of the largest in South Asia, providing free care to more than one million children annually. Despite the dedication of its medical staff, the hospital continues to face significant shortages of essential equipment due to economic instability and import restrictions.
Through Pedal Sri Lanka 2024, participants and supporters joined forces to address this gap. The team’s fundraising campaign, run through GoFundMe, raised over AUD $62,000, enabling the purchase of critical medical equipment for Lady Ridgeway Hospitals Cardiac department.
This funding was made possible through generous donations from individuals across Australia and the support provided by AUSLMAT (Australia Sri Lanka Medical Aid Team) — who assisted with the procurement and timely delivery of medical equipment
The Journey Around Sri Lanka
The 2024 cycling tour began in Negombo, and followed a clockwise route around Sri Lanka’s coastline, concluding in the historic city of Galle. Riders traversed diverse landscapes — from arid plains, ancient cultural sites to national parks and tropical coastline — averaging 60 to 100 kilometres per day. Along the way connecting with several local communities.
Highlights of the journey included:
- Visiting Lady Ridgeway Hospital to meet with staff and children benefiting from previous donations.
- Visiting Tissamaharama’s Community Centre as part of AUSLMATs Keeping Kids in School Initiative where they were warmly welcomed by a traditional dance performance
- A symbolic final ride into Galle Fort, where the team celebrated the completion of their cross-country journey
A Collaboration Built on Compassion
Pedal Sri Lanka 2024 was made possible through a strong partnership between Australian and Sri Lankan communities. AUSLMAT played a central role in coordinating hospital liaison, equipment procurement, and distribution, ensuring that every dollar raised reached the patients who needed it most.
Emergency Medicine Expand Conference 2026
emx collaborated with the Australia Sri Lanka Medical Aid Team (AUSLMAT) and sponsored the emergency medicine workshop they organised with the Ruhunu Clinical Society , delivering free, hands-on resuscitation education to more than 185 doctors from across Sri Lanka, alongside a donation of critical care equipment to the services that need it most.