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What this study tour is About
This immersive nursing study tour explores the complex landscape of women’s health through a cross-cultural lens, focusing on the unique challenges and triumphs experienced by women in Cambodia. Over the course of the tour, participants will engage in site visits, community discussions, and comparative analysis of health systems and practices between Cambodia, Australia, and global standards.
From maternal health to mental well-being, gender-based violence to cancer prevention, participants will critically examine how social determinants, cultural beliefs, infrastructure, and policy shape the health outcomes of women in diverse settings. By connecting with local healthcare workers, NGOs, and communities, Australian nurses will deepen their understanding of global health disparities and their own role in advocacy, equity, and culturally safe care.
Women make up over 50% of the world’s population and have specific issues that impact their health and well-being. This is a conference for all nurses and midwives, irrespective of their practice area.
Learning Outcomes
On this study tour, participants will:
- Develop culturally sensitive nursing practice.
- Critically compare and contrast women’s health issues globally, regionally, and locally.
- Explore innovative, community-based solutions to health inequities.
- Foster professional growth through reflective, experiential learning.
Not your typical Nursing CPD Conference
CLINICAL lEADS:
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN, Specialist Nurse Educator
Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements.
As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing & Health Administration, a Masters Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, & Training & Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, & Clinical Supervisor.
Sue has extensive experience as a clinician, educator, & senior manager. She has presented at local & international conferences on many topics including, key issues in healthcare, such as the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do & how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact the health of the clinician. Other topics presented comprise of Nursing Leadership, Emergency Management, Mental health, Aged Care, Advanced Life Support, Assertiveness, Grief & Loss, & Workplace Bullying.
Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community & Nurses experience the healthcare system.
“Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system & work in difficult environments that can take advantage of their commitment to ensuring the best possible care is delivered. To continue to meet professional & community expectations Nurses & Midwives need to acknowledge their unique contribution to health care delivery & assert their collective strength to safeguard the community & ensure their ongoing professional needs are recognised & met.
Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession. The knowledge & skill of the individual Nurse will have the greatest influence on the happiness & health outcomes of each & every client”.
Jason Dawson
Jason Dawson is from the Gold Coast Queensland. While studying for his Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University, he developed an interest in mental health and has worked in this field of nursing for many years since completing his studies in 2008. During this time, Jason has undertaken varied roles including Acute Inpatient Nursing, Community Nursing, clinical facilitating and Nurse Unit Manager positions.
In 2012, Jason combined his passion for nursing with his love of travel and founded CPD Cruise Pty Ltd with the view to providing Nurses the opportunity to update and improve their skills in diverse and unique locations.
Program:
Delivered in two formats in the spirit of adult learning, the live presentations are delivered during the event, and the online library prior to the start date. The library is an essential component of the entire 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: 20/07/2026
Phnom Penh
Located on the Mekong River in the vibrant Post Office Square district, TRIBE Post Office Square is surrounded by French colonial heritage and iconic New Khmer architecture, just a short stroll from the city’s most famous landmarks.
Unpack your bags and order a cocktail in their bar or relax in their rooftop swimming pool.
Evening: Welcome Function
Enjoy this opportunity to mingle with the other attendees at the complimentary drinks and registration function.
Day Two: 21/07/2026
Phnom Penh | Conference Day
Sessions included today:
- Cambodia Uncovered: Language, Culture, and History with Jean-Michel Filippi
- The Role of Nurses and Midwives
- Cultural Beliefs & Traditional Medicine
- Hospital Visit
Evening: Optional Boutique Cocktail Tour (additional cost)
This evening, your expat guide will meet you at your hotel to begin a nighttime exploration of some of Phnom Penh’s most prestigious cocktail bars. Journey around the city by tuk tuk, experiencing the energy that makes up Cambodia’s capital whilst enjoying artful mixology.
Day Three: 22/07/2026
Phnom Penh | Conference Day
Sessions included today:
- Visit to S21 Detention Centre
- Visit to the “Killing Field” of Choeung Ek
Evening: Sunset Boat Cruise on the Mekong River
As the sun sets over Phnom Penh this evening, step aboard your own private boat and cruise along the Mekong River, taking in the stunning city skyline as night falls.
Day fOUR: 23/07/2026
Phnom Penh | Conference Day
Sessions included today:
- Unpacking What We Saw Yesterday and Discussing the Impact of Trauma
- Reproductive Rights & Family Planning
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Women’s Safety
Afternoon: Explore at your Leisure
Day Five: 24/07/2026
travel to siem reap
Today, we take the journey to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument and the heart and soul of Cambodia.
During our journey we will explore the tarantula market, where if you’re brave enough, try a famous fried spider! There will be a further stop where you can buy lunch or snacks to eat on the bus.
Welcome to Siem Reap Reception (guests welcome)
Enjoy tantalising cocktails and canapés as we watch sunset over the river at our welcome to Siem Reap reception. Here you will learn about all this enchanting city has to offer.
Day Six: 25/07/2026
Siem Reap | Conference day
Sessions included today:
- Traditional medicine in Cambodia
- Nutrition and Rural Health Access
Afternoon: Tonle Sap Floating village and health care centre visit
Once at the lake, we’ll boat to one of the lake’s floating village communities and gain an insight into how the villagers live and what local life is like.
We’ll visit the local provincial health care centre. Here we’ll have a presentation and discussion to delve deeper into how emergency management and referral is conducted in the more remote areas of Cambodia, the reasons why, and what future advances are planned for these regions.
We’ll then continue the journey out onto the lake with a cold drink to watch as the sun descends before heading back to the hotel.
Day seven: 26/07/2026
Siem Reap
Full Day Tour: Angkor Sunrise and Temple Exploration
This morning, we wake up bright and early, to embark on a journey at 4:45 am to witness the breath taking sunrise at Angkor Wat. This iconic destination in Siem Reap is a must-see for any traveller, offering a tranquil and unique experience as the first light of dawn breaks. The coolness of the morning adds to the enchanting atmosphere. We’ll ensure you’re back at your hotel in time for breakfast.
Angkor Thom, the ancient royal capital of the Khmer Empire. At its heart lies the remarkable Bayon temple, adorned with enigmatic faces that come into view upon closer inspection.
Our exploration continues to the Terrace of the Elephants, a platform from which the King once greeted his victorious armies, and the Terrace of the Leper King, adorned with intricate carvings along a narrow passage that leads to the Baphuon complex.
Our next stop is the picturesque Ta Prohm, a temple renowned for its beauty. The structure is adorned with the sprawling roots of fig trees, creating a haunting and exotic ambiance. Over the centuries, these majestic roots have intertwined with the temple’s massive stone blocks, evoking a sense of a forgotten city.
Following our exploration, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant near the serene Srah Srang lake before proceeding to Angkor Wat. In the afternoon, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the most renowned temple in the Angkor complex: Angkor Wat itself.
The five towers of Angkor Wat symbolize the peaks of Mount Meru, while the encompassing walls mirror the mountains that mark the edge of the world. Encircled by a moat, the temple’s design also symbolizes the vast ocean beyond.
Day Eight: 27/07/2026
Siem Reap | Conference Day
Sessions included today:
- Cervical Cancer Prevention & Women’s Health Screening
- Fertility, IVF & Reproductive Technologies
Evening: Optional Dinner Tour to the Phare Circus (additional cost)
More than just a circus, Phare performers use theatre, music, dance and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories: historical, folk and modern. The young circus artists will astonish you with their energy, emotion, enthusiasm and talent, making Phare Circus the top-rated modern cultural performance in Siem Reap.
Phare artists are students and graduates from Phare Ponleu Selpak’s vocational training centre in Battambang. The association was formed in 1994 by nine young men coming home from a refugee camp after the Khmer Rouge regime. They were greatly helped during that time by an art teacher who used drawing classes as therapy, and they wanted to share this new skill among the poor, socially deprived, and troubled youngsters in Battambang.
They founded an art school and a public school to offer free education. A music school and theatre school were next, and finally, for the kids who wanted more, the circus school. Today, more than 1,200 pupils attend the public school daily, and 500 attend the alternative schools. Phare Ponleu Selpak also has extensive outreach programs that try to help with the problems highlighted in their own tales.
Phare The Cambodian Circus offers these students and graduates somewhere to hone their skills and a place to earn a decent wage. Money that will take them out of poverty and give them self-respect and freedom.
Day Nine: 28/07/2026
Siem Reap
Sessions included today:
- Angkor International Hospital Visit
- Mental Health & Women’s Wellbeing
- Menopause & Midlife Health
Optional Tour: Ultimate Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk (additional cost)
Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure as you are picked up from your hotel and whisked away in a tuk-tuk to explore the city’s finest street food, local restaurants and ma and pa shops.
Our journey begins with a street-side snack to enjoy enroute to Siem Reap’s most vibrant street food haven. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the exotic flavours of tropical fruits and, for the adventurous, sample some unusual delicacies.
We then head to our favourite family-run roadside stall to savour two quintessential Cambodian dishes, perfectly paired with an icy cold beer.
Next, we venture down a hidden back street to our tuk-tuk driver’s top pick, where you’ll taste a unique dish found only in Cambodia.
As we make our way back into town, we stop at a bustling street-side stall just as it’s setting up for the late-night crowd at the footstep of a local pagoda. Here, you’ll try two signature dishes that have earned this spot its stellar reputation.
Our journey continues to the heart of tourist town, where we’ll introduce you to a popular local stall known for its mouthwatering, smoky pork ribs served riverside.
For our final culinary delight, we head to a back street filled with locals, where you’ll indulge in succulent seafood seasoned with the famous Kampot pepper.
Day Ten: 29/07/2026
Depart Siem Reap
Explore at your Leisure
Free day to explore Siem Reap or Ask us to help organise an additional tour!
Evening: Farewell Function
As our Women’s Health Study Tour draws to a close, we come together for a special Farewell Dinner — a time to reflect on the stories we’ve heard, the connections we’ve made, and the insights we will carry forward.
This evening is about honouring our shared experiences, celebrating the resilience of women across cultures, and acknowledging the personal and professional growth that comes from stepping outside our everyday world.
Gather with fellow participants for a relaxed and meaningful meal, share highlights and reflections from the tour, and toast to the lasting impact of our journey together — both in our own lives and in the communities we serve.
“We came with curiosity, we leave with connection, courage, and a commitment to care differently.”
Day Eleven: 30/07/2026
Depart Siem Reap
We say our final goodbyes – Safe Travels
Tour Inclusions
- 4 Nights stay at 5* TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Hotel including breakfast
- Phnom Penh History Half Day Tour – Includes S21 at Tuol Sleng and the ‘Killing Field’ of Choeung Ek
- Sunset boat cruise on the Mekong River including canapés
- Hospital visit in Phnom Penh
- Transfer to Siem Reap
- 5 nights stay at 5* Prince D ‘Angkor Hotel & Spa including breakfast
- Sunrise at Angkor Wat and full day temple exploration
- Tonle Sap floating village hospital experience
- Hospital visit in Siem Reap
- Medical market tour by ‘Noo’
- Sightseeing with national English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as specified
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
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 locally sourced handcrafted Cambodian Welcome pack and additional information to support a fantastic study tour experience
- 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
Costs
| Delegate (Twin Share) |
$2990 per person |
| Single Supplement (Own room for one) | $750 per person |
| Deposit | $800 per person |
Payments including deposits are being handled by our Conference Partner – Education at Sea.
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 $800 per person is due at time of booking with the final balance payable by the 20th March 2026. 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.
Disclaimer: The opinions and statements of facts expressed in the Papers in these proceedings are those of the Authors and do not necessarily represent those of the Nurses for Nurses Network (NfNN), the editors, the organising committee or the supporters of this conference. No responsibility can be accepted by the organisers for errors or omissions in the individual papers. Sessions are correct at time of publication. Sessions are subject to change without notice due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers. NfNN reserves the right to alter charges, cancel, postpone, change or withdraw the product or service at any time.
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Accommodation:
TRIBE Post Office Square
Perched on the banks of the Mekong River in Phnom Penh’s lively Post Office Square, TRIBE Phnom Penh blends French colonial charm with striking New Khmer architecture. Just a short walk from the city’s top landmarks, it’s both a creative co-working space and a buzzing social hub—perfect for locals and visitors to connect, relax, or get inspired.
Prince Angkor Hotel & Spa
Prince Angkor Hotel & Spa offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of the city, just minutes from shops, restaurants, and markets. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, enjoy elegant rooms, full facilities, and warm Cambodian hospitality—an ideal base for exploring the Angkor temples and beyond.
CPD Conference Partner
Education at Sea
Education at Sea is an Australian business founded by experienced Nurses who wanted to offer a better alternative for CPD education for their fellow Nurses.
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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