On the 10th of August 2026, the Lae School of Nursing hosted a one day ventilator training for medical staff from Angau General Hospital, the Lae School of Nursing, and critical care organisation around the country. The session was led by critical care nurse and Australian Volunteers Program member, Sister Laura Layton and also featured Australian Defence Force personnel as facilitators who guided table-top discussions. The ventilators were supplied by Australian medical charity Save Our Supplies (SOS), with CEO Ms Tracey Scanlan in attendance. The equipment will be distributed to Angau Hospital and other health centers across Papua New Guinea. The Australian Consulate General Office in Lae, led by Consul-General Mr Brenton Kanowski, facilitated the partnership for this vital initiative.