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Congratulations to the Samoa Police officers who recently completed the United Nations Peace Operations Pre-Deployment T...
17/09/2026

Congratulations to the Samoa Police officers who recently completed the United Nations Peace Operations Pre-Deployment Training Course alongside their Pacific colleagues.

The officers were part of a group of 54 police officers from Samoa, Kiribati, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Tuvalu, Naoero and Papua New Guinea who have now taken the next step towards future UN Peace Operations deployments.

This builds on more than 50 years of our governments, communities, humanitarian responders, defence and police forces working and training together, in the Pacific way.

Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services

Australia is home to one of the largest Samoan communities, reflecting the strong people-to-people links between our cou...
15/09/2026

Australia is home to one of the largest Samoan communities, reflecting the strong people-to-people links between our countries.

We are pleased to see the Samoa Tourism Authority has wrapped up its roadshow across Australia, strengthening partnerships, connecting with travel agencies, and showcasing everything Samoa has to offer.

Australia remains Samoa's second largest tourism market, accounting for 23% of visitors, with significant potential for future growth.

Faamalo lava to STA CEO Niumata Kitiona Pogi and the entire team on a successful roadshow in Australia. We look forward to seeing even stronger tourism and people-to-people connections between 🇦🇺 and 🇼🇸

E taua le sao o faiaoga lagolago ile ola tuputupua'e o fanau 🌱 Ua mafai nei ona faatinoina ni aoaoga pupu'u ile Iunives...
14/09/2026

E taua le sao o faiaoga lagolago ile ola tuputupua'e o fanau 🌱

Ua mafai nei ona faatinoina ni aoaoga pupu'u ile Iunivesite o Samoa e maua ai faailoga mo tomai mo faiaoga lagolago - e tali atu ai ile le lava ole aufaigaluega e aotauina le fanau.

E lua vaega o ia aoaoga pupu'u mo faiaoga lagolago – e aofia ai tomai ile aotauina o fanau uma tusa lava pe iai aafiaga tumau ole soifua aemaise foi le tomai ile soifua maloloina male saogalemu ole siosiomaga o aoaoga.

Sa saunoa le afioga ile Minisita ole Matagaluega o Aoga ma Aganuu, Aiono Alec Ekeroma o ia foi sa taulamua i lea faamoemoe, ile taua ole galulue faatasi ia mauaa ma malosi le faavae o aoaoga i Samoa.

O lenei faamoemoe oloo lagolagoina e le malo o Ausetalia i lana faigapaaga male malo o Samoa tauala mai ile polokalama ole Tautua 🤝

Teacher aides play a vital role in children’s success 🌱

The first Teacher Aide Micro Credential Program to address the workforce shortage was launched at the National University of Samoa last week.

The two new micro-credential courses introduced will provide teachers with access to short targeted training that build practical skills and knowledge in:

Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Education

Management, Health and Safety for Teachers Aides

At the launching on Thursday, Minister of Education and Culture, Aiono Prof. Alec Ekeroma spoke about the importance of investing in the education sector.

"As we move forward let us remember that quality education depends not only on policies, infrastructure and resources, but also on the people that serve our children,” said Aiono.

He added this is by recognizing and strengthening the role of teacher aides, “we strengthen our schools, support our teachers, and improve learning outcomes for all."

Australia, through the with the Government of Samoa supported the establishment of the Teacher Aide Micro Credential Program, through stakeholder consultations, accreditation processes, participant enrolment, and the inaugural course delivery.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have in Samoa’s classrooms.

For 75 years, Australians have volunteered overseas to support locally led development and build lasting connections bet...
14/09/2026

For 75 years, Australians have volunteered overseas to support locally led development and build lasting connections between our countries.

🌺 In Samoa, Australian Volunteers have been working alongside local partner organisations since 1972. Since then, around 270 volunteer assignments have supported 67 organisations across the country.

One of those volunteers is Krystelle Syme, who completed two assignments in Samoa: first as an Emergency Medical Services Mentor with Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (2017-18), and then as a Paramedic Trainer (2019-21).

Krystelle is one of more than 17,000 Australians who have volunteered overseas since 1951. Her work helped strengthen Samoa's emergency medical response capability. As Tofi Mauala, Commander of the Integrated Emergency Medical Response Development at SFESA, explains:

đź’­ "Krystelle helped develop technical training, clinical protocols and mentoring systems that continue to support our emergency medical services today."

Reflecting on her time in Samoa, Krystelle says:

đź’­ "The value of community is one thing I have really learnt and taken away with me. Samoa showed me the strength and resilience of community and what it means to feel included."

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government-funded initiative. As we celebrate 75 years of Australians volunteering overseas, learn more about the programme at australianvolunteers.com.



📸 PC: Darren James / Australian Volunteers Program

13/09/2026

🌱A significant milestone was celebrated in Etemuli, Lotofaga last Friday with the launch of the Sustainable Farming and Compost Hub for the Sosaiete Felagolagomai Tutufaatasi.

The event also marked the group's 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of community growth, resilience, and sustainability.

Funded through the , the initiative provides equipment and tools that transform coconut husks into compost for local florists and gardeners, creating economic opportunities while reducing waste.

High Commissioner Will Robinson congratulated the group, project lead Masi Levi, and community members for their dedication and leadership in empowering the village.

This project is a great example of what can be achieved when communities come together, work collaboratively, and build strong partnerships.

Fa'amalo lava ile Sosaiete Felagolagomai Tutufaatasi mai le afioaga o Etemuli, Lotofaga ile fa'amanatuina ole 10 tausaga talu ona fa'atuina fa'apea ma le fa'alauiloa aloaia ai ole latou atina'e faaoga ai laau ma pulu o le niu. 🌴

O lea atina'e sa fa'atupeina mai le MALO Grant, ose fesoasoani tauala mai le Ofisa ole Komesina o Ausetalia sa mafai ona fa'atau ai ni masini e fa'amalu ai pulu ma ogalaau e maua ai pegu e faaoga mo togalaau.

🌺 It was a pleasure to welcome First Nations BighART group to the Australian High Commission in Apia this week. The Big...
11/09/2026

🌺 It was a pleasure to welcome First Nations BighART group to the Australian High Commission in Apia this week.

The BighART team is led by Gammee-Dharawal cultural leader Jacob Morris alongside emerging artists and his nephews, Raidyn McLeod and Charlie Braddick and producer Fallon Te Paa.

The team met and connected with local educators, young people and communities to share traditions that highlight the importance of identity, language and culture.

The Australian High Commissioner, Will Robinson and team farewell Peseta Noumea Simi as she prepares to depart from her ...
11/09/2026

The Australian High Commissioner, Will Robinson and team farewell Peseta Noumea Simi as she prepares to depart from her role as Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Over decades of service, Peseta’s commitment to the development of Samoa has been integral to the strengthening of the Australia-Samoa partnership.

As recognised by Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders, Peseta has made an enduring contribution to Pacific regionalism. Samoa’s reputation as a strong global voice for the Pacific and for Small Island Developing States is a testament to Peseta’s strong stewardship of Samoa’s foreign affairs as CEO.

E momoli atu le faamalo ma le faafetai tele lava i le afioga Peseta mo le tele o tausaga sa tatou galulue faatasi ai ma le Ofisa Komesina o Ausetalia faapea lou sao taua ile faiga paaga Ausetalia ma Samoa.

Tautai a'e ma ia faamanuia le Atua.

Samoa Police join Pacific Policing response in Palau Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officers recently tra...
09/09/2026

Samoa Police join Pacific Policing response in Palau

Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services officers recently travelled to Palau to deliver a safe Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

They’re part of a group of 120 police from across the region – the largest ever deployment of the Pacific Police Support Group.

The Samoa Police officers were all trained at the regional training centre in Brisbane, Australia before heading over to Palau.

This is the Pacific way in action: the Pacific working together and strengthening its capability to meet its own security needs.

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Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services

Samoa and Australia strengthen partnership with Ministry of Customs Australia recently handed over technical equipment s...
07/09/2026

Samoa and Australia strengthen partnership with Ministry of Customs

Australia recently handed over technical equipment such as laptops, conference screen and accessories to the Ministry of Customs (MOC).

Chief Executive Officer for MOC, Mulipola Lemalu Malaetino Teofilo acknowledged the contribution from the Government of Australia and the positive impact achieved from working together.

Mulipola said the handover is an investment in the work of the Ministry and its mandate. He highlighted how the support will help Customs officers work more efficiently, increase compliance, detect and combat transnational crime and continue to deliver services.

Australia High Commission's First Secretary, Jonathan Perotti said the true value of the equipment lies in supporting the people who use it every day to keep Samoa connected, secure and open for business.

"Australia has invested in this equipment as it will enable the team at Ministry of Customs to increase compliance and government revenue, detect and combat transnational crime, and continue to deliver services that help keep goods moving across borders for into Samoa’s communities.”

The second phase of support for MOC will arrive in October bringing the total cost of assistance to close to $1 million tala.

Entries for Pacific Break 2026 are now open! Are you a Samoan artist with an original track? Submit your music for a ch...
06/09/2026

Entries for Pacific Break 2026 are now open!

Are you a Samoan artist with an original track?

Submit your music for a chance to perform at WOMADelaide in Australia and showcase your talent to the world.

đź“… Entries close 21 October 2026.

For more information about Pacific Break, including competition details and terms and conditions, visit www.abc.net.au/pacificbreak

📸 from 2025 Pacific Break held at Friendship Park

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