Volunteers to Assist Children with Disabilities

Volunteers to Assist Children with Disabilities Not for profit Non-Government Organization located in Australia and Sri Lanka.

Volunteers to Assist Children with Disabilities Limited (VACD) is a not for profit, non-government, limited liability charity registered in Australia and Sri Lanka that is administered by a team of dedicated volunteers. What we do:
• Establish VACD centers in key townships across Sri Lanka where children with disabilities will be provided with special education,
life skills, vocational, music and dance training.
• Sponsor and equip clinics at local hospitals to facilitate regular health checkups, medication, therapy, and rehabilitation for children with disabilities.
• Provide children with disabilities with hearing aids, spectacles, walkers, wheel chairs, and subsidize travel and accommodation when special medical attention is needed.
• Provide skills training and micro finance to parents of children with disabilities to supplement their household income.
• Engage with the local community, businesses, government, departments and ministries to eliminate social stigma and isolation and uplift the welfare and rights of children with disabilities and their families.
• Provide monthly allowances for educational purposes for disabled children with academic potential or gifted siblings.

To all our donors, supporters, and loved ones
21/03/2026

To all our donors, supporters, and loved ones

Happy International Women’s Day Today we celebrate women around the world, their strength, resilience and the many roles...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate women around the world, their strength, resilience and the many roles they carry every single day.

At VACD, we also take a moment to acknowledge the incredible women connected to our community, the mothers, teachers, carers and volunteers who support children with disabilities with compassion, patience and unwavering dedication.

Your dedication, sacrifice and unwavering care do not go unnoticed. Today we honour you.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

Our February 2026 Newsletter has now been released.This edition shares updates on our ongoing mission to support childre...
28/02/2026

Our February 2026 Newsletter has now been released.

This edition shares updates on our ongoing mission to support children with congenital disabilities and their families in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, one of the most disadvantaged regions in the country.

Our work continues to be guided by compassion, dignity and the belief that every child deserves acceptance, opportunity and care.

We invite you to read, reflect and share.

Together we strengthen awareness.
Together we expand support.
Together we hold their future in our hands.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/VACD-Newsletter

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

VACD Australia & Sri Lanka February 2026 Newsletter -
24/02/2026

VACD Australia & Sri Lanka February 2026 Newsletter -

24/02/2026

Mr Muthukumara Mahappukorala’s (Muthu) concert of his own Sinhala pop songs held in Canberra drew in a great crowd of fans, who were left applauding, and singing along to his well-known hits. Muthu’s supporting musicians also displayed incredible talent, and together they kept the audience delightfully entertained and wanting more.

This was Muthu’s first solo concert, following his extensive popularity on YouTube and his performances both in Sri Lanka and Australia. His strong vocal range, style and his excellent professional stage presence bodes well for his continued success in the Sinhala pop music scene in Australia and overseas.

VACD Australia Chairman Emeritus Mr Felix Stephen and his wife Yasmin together with family and friends were among the audience.

Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Muthu for his generosity in donating all profits made on the sale of concert tickets to VACD.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

Having cleared the premises and roadside, the parents of Ambagasdowa VACD centre set up their stalls to sell their exces...
18/02/2026

Having cleared the premises and roadside, the parents of Ambagasdowa VACD centre set up their stalls to sell their excess produce from their home gardens.
The parents were keen to make some extra supplementary income, and the kids were happy to help, and learn some valuable lessons while doing so.

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The parents of VACD Centre in Ambagasdowa got together and organised a working bee (called shramadanaya in Sinhala) to c...
12/02/2026

The parents of VACD Centre in Ambagasdowa got together and organised a working bee (called shramadanaya in Sinhala) to clear up all the overgrowth and accumulated debris in the immediate surrounds of the premises.

They even cleared the roadside immediately outside the centre in readiness for their home produce market (‘pola’ in Sinhala) held regularly.

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09/02/2026

The children attending VACD’s Bandarawela Centre start the day with movement and exercise in the open air, which undoubtedly has a positive effect on their various physical disabilities.

Later that day they got together to prepare their meal in the kitchen under the careful eyes of their educators. For the older children this is a valuable life skill as they prepare for independence.

All the children who attend the centres are served a nutritious meal daily, as it had been observed that some of them attend the centre hungry and feel too lethargic to benefit from the programs.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

Recently the Uva Provincial Council reached out to VACD Badulla seeking assistance to conduct a training program focusin...
03/02/2026

Recently the Uva Provincial Council reached out to VACD Badulla seeking assistance to conduct a training program focusing on children with disabilities, for their students in the Early Childhood Teachers’ Training course at an institute managed by the Council.

These students will become qualified under the National Vocational Qualification system in Sri Lanka, which offers a 7-level framework for industry-recognised skills, and provides a structured career path for employment and higher education.

We are delighted that Ms. Manjula Wijesinghe who is the head special educator at VACD Badulla very generously shared her knowledge and experience at the one-day training program for 29 keen students.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

The new year started on a positive footing at the Bandarawela Centre of VACD with parents of the registered children get...
26/01/2026

The new year started on a positive footing at the Bandarawela Centre of VACD with parents of the registered children getting together for a working bee to clear out the weeds and overgrowth in the grounds as a result of the heavy rainfall.

It is always heartening to see the enthusiasm and hard work of the parents in maintaining the centres, as it shows a wonderful sense of ownership and pride in the premises and an admirable sense of unity amongst the parents.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

19/01/2026

🎶 රූප ශ්‍රියා Live in Canberra – 2026 🎶

Join us for an enchanting evening of live music and timeless melodies at රූප ශ්‍රියා Live in Canberra. This special performance will feature the exceptional vocals of Muthu Mahappukorala, with musical direction by Samitha Jayathilaka.

Experience a night rich in emotion, rhythm, culture, and heartfelt musical expression, an event designed to touch the soul and celebrate the beauty of music.

Supporting a Meaningful Cause
All profits from this event will be donated to VACD, supporting children with disabilities in Sri Lanka. By attending, you are contributing to hope, inclusion, and positive change for vulnerable young lives.

Event Details
Date: 07 February 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Murranji Theatre, 51 Murranji Street, Hawker

Food Available for Purchase
A selection of delicious food will be available on the night, proudly provided by Pearl Canberra. Enjoy your favourite meals and settle in for a memorable musical experience.

🎟️Tickets Now Available Online
Secure your seats via the link below:
https://ticketwave.com.au/.../rupa-shriya-live-in

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable evening of music and purpose.

16/01/2026

The educators of VACD’s Bandarawela organised a service at the local St Anthony’s Catholic Church to mark the end of year celebration and Christmas.

Children, staff members, parents and family members of various faiths attended the service, and the children were delighted to receive gifts.

We hope such events will foster a deeper inter-faith understanding and appreciation, and teach the children respect towards others of different faiths.

https://www.vacd.org.au/donate/

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Cherrybrook, NSW
2126

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