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Concussion Education Program
The SA Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), with funding from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, is proud to deliver our Concussion Education Program to the South Australian sport and recreation community. This program is funded through to March 2026, and SASMA is exploring opportunities to continue and expand the program beyond this period, supporting the creation and delivery of high-quality concussion education across the state.
Evidence-Based, Community-Focused Education
SASMA has already educated over 3,000 South Australians through workshops, courses, and community presentations. Our program equips coaches, sports trainers, parents, and players with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, manage, and report concussion safely, keeping sport safer for all participants.
We also provide education for medical and health professionals, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest evidence and best practice in concussion management.
A SASMA Concussion Steering Committee, made up of sports medicine experts, community members, and grant partners across SA, guides the development and ongoing quality of the program.
Aligning with National and Sport-Specific Policy
Our education aligns with Australian Sports Commission concussion policies and incorporates sport-specific guidelines to ensure relevance across all codes. The program will be updated in line with the upcoming 7th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport, expected late 2026 or early 2027, maintaining our commitment to the latest evidence-based information and best practice.
Practical Resources and Support
Participants gain access to ready-to-use resources, including templates, checklists, and management guides for concussion in sport. These tools help sporting clubs, schools, councils and associations implement consistent, safe practices.
Why Concussion Education Matters
Concussion education is vital to the health and sustainability of sport in Australia. By raising awareness and promoting evidence-based concussion management, SASMA’s program helps protect athletes, reduce risk, and support active participation for all, ensuring people can safely enjoy the sports and activities they love.
There are multiple stakeholders who all play a role in concussion injury management. Players, Parents, Coaches, Sports Trainers, Club Officials and Administrators of Sport, everyone has a role to play.
There is much work to do in this space, and we are all aware of the ongoing concerns in relation to identifying concussion, the management and framework, referral and rehabilitation back to school, work and sport/activity.
Currently, this Program is being guided by the Australian Sports Commission policies, however, we encourage sports to look at their sport specific policies. The SASMA web page has ready to use resources and information
CLICK HERE - Concussion Resources
Key message:
- SA Sports Medicine Association is working with the support of the Office for Recreation Sport and Racing to ensure sport/clubs have a process for assessment, treatment and follow up of head injuries. Concussion is currently front of mind, and we have a plan to reduce the impact of head injury in sports participants.
- We encourage and need engagement from players, clubs, doctors, sporting associations to ensure processes and standard practices are adhered to.
- SA Sports Medicine Association is the peak body in SA providing education for safe sport participation, our members provide expert advice to government, sporting associations and our sports trainers provide important support on the sidelines.
The aim is to reduce long term socioeconomic impact of concussion across sport, school, the community and workforce whilst encouraging a safe return to activity and participation.
For more information on Concussion Education Workshops, please contact the SASMA Office - admin@sasma.com.au / (08) 8234 6369
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