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What this study tour is About
This ten day study tour offers you a rare opportunity to step
outside your usual healthcare environment and experience
service delivery through a completely different cultural and
system lens. Combining structured education with immersive
site visits, participants will explore how services are provided in
the Chinese health system.
You will see how services are organised, how patients move
through the system, and how decisions are made when
demand is high.
You will also see how traditional and contemporary care sit
alongside each other and how that shapes what patients
expect and accept. It is something you really need to see to
understand.
There is time to ask questions, talk with local clinicians, and
get a better sense of how and why things are done the way
they are.
The accompanying six-hour conference series is designed to
make sense of what participants are seeing in real time.
Sessions focus on translating observations into clinical insight,
examining differences in professional roles, decision-making,
communication, and patient expectations. Rather than passive
learning, the program encourages critical reflection,
comparison with Australian standards, and identification of
practical strategies that can inform and strengthen nursing
practice back home.
This is not about adopting another system. It is about
understanding it, questioning our own, and returning with
sharper clinical awareness and broader professional
perspective.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Critically compare key differences between Australian healthcare systems and those observed in Chinese health
care settings - Analyse how cultural beliefs and values influence patient expectations, treatment choices, and engagement with
healthcare services - Identify the role and integration of traditional Chinese medicine within contemporary healthcare delivery and its
implications for nursing practice - Translate international observations into practical insights that can inform clinical decision-making, communication,
and patient-centred care in the Australian context
CLINICAL lEAD:
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN, Specialist Nurse Educator
Sue is the Director and Co-Founder of Nurses for Nurses (NfN), delivering national and international conferences, study tours and professional development programs for nurses and midwives. She is also a key contributor to Nursing CPD, an online education platform supporting nurses to meet NMBA Continuing Professional Development requirements through accessible, evidence-based learning that is firmly grounded in real-world practice.
Sue holds degrees in Nursing and Health Administration, a Master of Primary Health, and postgraduate qualifications in areas including psychiatry of ageing, gerontology, chemotherapy administration and training and assessment. Her career has included frontline clinical roles, senior management and education leadership, giving her a practical, end-to-end understanding of how healthcare policy, workforce pressures and clinical realities collide at the point of care, in the community and across the system.
A sought-after presenter in Australia and internationally, Sue focuses on the issues nurses actually face at work — not just what looks good in policy documents. Her areas of interest include leadership without titles, public and population health, professional boundaries, workplace culture and incivility, bullying and moral distress, emergency management, aged care, mental health, advanced life support education, and the long-term psychological impact of caring work. She is particularly passionate about strengthening clinical judgement, professional confidence and practical strategies that protect both patient safety and workforce sustainability.
Sue is known for education that is evidence-based, unapologetically practical and grounded in the lived experience of nursing. Her programs move beyond surface-level wellbeing conversations to explore how organisational design, risk management and workforce policy shape daily practice and long-term career outcomes.
At the heart of her work is a simple belief: nurses and midwives are not just the backbone of healthcare — they are critical decision-makers whose knowledge, judgement and advocacy directly influence patient outcomes and system safety. Sue’s goal is to ensure nurses and midwives are supported and professionally empowered to meet the growing complexity of modern healthcare while sustaining long, fulfilling careers.
Program:
The library consists of material supplied by the Presenters, which can include any of the following:
- Research documents, links to external information and recorded presentations
The research documents and recorded presentations form part of the Continuing Professional Development activities. They are delivered to you before the commencement date so you can start your Conference Program early. If you choose not to undertake these activities prior, there is a two-week window post event where the library remains open to you. You can also undertake the library activities during the actual study tour.
Below is a snapshot of the Program:
Day one: 12/04/2027
Beijing
Check into your accommodation Beijing New Century Hotel,
located in Beijing’s Haidian District, the hotel is within easy reach of attractions such as the Beijing Zoo, Purple Bamboo Park, and the historic Summer Palace.
After checking in, take some time to relax and unwind following your journey. The hotel offers a range of facilities including an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and
wellness services. You may wish to enjoy a massage, take a refreshing swim, or simply relax with a drink in the hotel lounge.
Evening: Welcome Function
Enjoy this opportunity to mingle with the other attendees at the complimentary drinks and registration function.
Day Two: 13/04/2027
Beijing
Sessions included today:
- China’s Healthcare Landscape: Policy, Practice and Nursing
This afternoon you will visit:
- Tian’anmen Square
- The Forbidden City
- A Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rehabilitation Centre
Evening: Dinner and Networking Enjoy a traditional Peking Roast Duck dinner, one of Beijing’s most famous culinary experiences and a must-try dish when visiting the capital.
Day Three: 14/04/2027
Beijing
A full day tour including:
- Juyongguan Pass of the Great Wall of China
- Chinese dumpling lunch
- A Jade Carving Museum
- The Summer Palace
Day Four: 15/04/2027
Beijing to Xi’an
Morning tour including:
- A visit to the Temple of Heaven
Afternoon: Bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an
Day Five: 16/04/2027
Xi’an
Morning tour including:
- The Xi’an City Wall
- Xi’an Bell Tower
- Xi’an Drum Tower
- Xi’an Muslim Quarter
Afternoon: A visit to a local community hospital
Evening: Dinner and Networking
Spend the afternoon visiting a local community hospital
where you will have the opportunity to learn about
healthcare delivery at the community level in China. During
this visit you will meet local medical staff and gain insights
into the services provided within the community healthcare
system.
Enjoy a dumpling banquet dinner and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
Day Six: 17/04/2027
Xi’an
A full day tour including:
- The Terracotta Army
- Chinese lunch at a local restaurant
- Terracotta Workshop
- The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Day seven: 18/04/2027
Xi’an to Shanghai
Today you will take a flight from Xi’an to Shanghai and check in to your new hotel, Sunrise on the Bund.
Day Eight: 19/04/2027
Shanghai
Session included today:
Translating Insight into Practice
Take the afternoon to explore what this fantastic city has to offer, at your leisure.
Day Nine: 20/04/2027
Shanghai
Full day tour including:
- The Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai Old Town (Chenghuang
Market) - Nanjing Road
- The Bund
Evening: Farwell and Networking Dinner
After dinner travel to the observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center for a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the city. From high above the skyline, enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai’s dazzling night lights and the futuristic towers of Pudong.
Day Ten: 21/04/2027
Depart Shanghai
We say our final goodbyes – Safe Travels
Tour Inclusions
- 5* Accommodation including breakfast
- Meals as stated in the programme
- All entrance fees, as mentioned in the programme
- Bullet train ticket:Beijing-Xi’an
- Airline ticket: Xi’an-Shanghai,Economy Class
- Tipping for tour guides and drivers
program Inclusions
- An extensive program based on current best practice
- Dedicated space for expert presentations and reflection
- Coffee breaks and lunches on presentation days
- Education content that meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian program
- Presenters that are excited to be able to share their skill, knowledge, and passion with attendees
- An online library filled to the brim with educational content that allows you to create your own learning experience
- A Registration Reception including complimentary drinks where you can meet other Attendees and network with Convenors and Presenter/s
- A Transcript reflecting all education sessions, presentations and hospital/health centre site visits
- A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
Exclusions
- Airfares to and from China
- Personal travel insurance
- Arrival & Departure Transfers to and from the Airport
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as alcoholic and other beverages, telephone calls and laundry
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Departure airport transfer
- Any other services not mentioned above
Costs
| Delegate (Twin Share) | $3925 per person |
| Single Supplement (Own room for one) | $795 per person |
| Deposit | $600 per person |
Prices are subject to change, Education at Sea has reserved the right to re-cost pricing in the event of significant currency fluctuations. A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is due at time of booking with the final balance payable by the 20th Jan 2027. All funds are non-refundable after the final payment date.
Once you have paid your deposit, your registration is confirmed, and you can start planning your getaway.
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WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
Sue has a fantastic presentation style, using language that we could all understand and also using real-world scenarios to underpin the concepts being taught.
Helen
The conference topics were very relevant and interesting. The presenter, Sue who was running the sessions was awesome. She was professional and interesting to listen too involving the audience. It was great to mix pleasure with learning and not to feel the pressure of attending a conference.
Margaret
Sue was very confident, knowledgable, approachable and engaging. It was empowering to be able to glean relevant information to go on and feel confident in assisting mental health sufferers.
Tracy
I always enjoy Sue Walkers presentations. She is very fabulous at including everyone. I always enjoy Nursing CPD presentations. I’ve been attending since 2011 and have never been disappointed. I look forward to my next adventure in learning and travelling.
Donna
Sue was excellent at delivering the contents across to the participants, she was engaging and encouraging it made time pass much to fast yet managed to incorporate all she wanted to deliver and encourage us to participate in I will be looking forward to my next conference with sue as a lecturer.
Catherine
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