Coaches and umpires in Solomon Islands have taken part in first aid and sports trainer training run through the Australian Defence Force's International Sports Program, the Australian High Commission said on 25 September 2026.
The workshop was delivered by St John Ambulance Solomon Islands together with an ADF-accredited sports trainer, and combined practical and theory sessions on injury prevention, emergency response and athlete welfare.
According to the high commission, the training was designed to build skills within the local sporting community so participants can manage injuries on and off the field.
ADF-accredited sports trainer Major Linda Davis said the course covered basic wound care through to strapping techniques.
"Injury prevention isn't just about treating a problem when it happens, it's about teaching coaches to spot the risks before they become an injury," Davis said.
Davis said the value of the workshop was in watching participants practise on each other and build confidence, and that coaches and officials would keep using the skills after the trainers had left.
The high commission said the knowledge can be used immediately at training sessions, competitions and community sporting events.
One participant, who was not named in the release, said they were not always confident responding to injuries on the field before the course but now had a better understanding of what to do in the first critical moments.
The participant said the practical sessions were the most useful part because the techniques were practised by those taking the course, and that the skills would be shared with other coaches and athletes.
The high commission said the ADF International Sports Program supports the development of local capability in sport at the community level.
The release does not say where or when the training was held, how many people took part, or which sports or associations they came from.
Source: Press Release, Australian High Commission