Lidia is one of the most qualified migration agents in Victoria, holding a Master of Migration Law &
Practice (Griffith University) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Australian Immigration Law & Practice
(Victoria University). She also holds multiple academic credentials, including a Master of Education
and a Master of Engineering from Melbourne University, alongside an Honorary Doctorate in
International Law of Human Rights, Education, and Migration (Global Peace University). A registered
teacher and student consultant (REG NO: 302362), she is a member of the Migration Institute of
Australia and holds a Certificate IV in Business Management (Holmesglen).
Beyond her professional expertise, powerlifting has been a core part of Lidia’s life for over four
years, and she continues to learn and grow in the sport. Training alongside her husband, a heavy
powerlifter, she has found immense support and motivation in her journey. Since starting competitive
lifting in 2020, Lidia has competed in 10 meets, winning all 10. She is a two-time World Gold
Medalist in Powerlifting, securing victories in Italy (Rome) in 2023 and Australia (Sydney) in 2024,
and is also a Gold Medalist for Asia Pacific and Oceania Powerlifting.
Professional Qualifications
World Powerlifting Lanka isn’t only a sports association, it is a quest and a goal of creating successors of Sri Lankan champions who will bring honor to their Motherland.