Welcome to The Hive Experience, where nurses come to recharge, reconnect, and reignite their passion.
We specialise in immersive retreats and professional events designed exclusively for nurses and midwives.
Whether you're seeking rest, reflection, or career rejuvenation, we create spaces that nourish your wellbeing and elevate your professional journey.
As the sister company to The Hive Nursing Development, we combine decades of clinical leadership, mentoring expertise, and a deep love for the profession to deliver unforgettable, CPD-accredited experiences with purpose.
Burnout prevention
Career clarity
Reflective wellness
CPD hours
Join a movement that celebrates, supports, and uplifts the heart of healthcare, you.
What we offer
Career Clarity
Gain fresh perspective, mentorship, and guided activities to help you reflect on your goals, map your next steps, and leave with a personalised plan to grow your nursing career with purpose.
Burnout Prevention
Our events are designed to help you pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself — reducing stress and providing practical strategies to prevent burnout and build sustainable wellbeing in your nursing career.
CPD Hours
All of our retreats and events are CPD-recognised, giving you the opportunity to invest in your personal and professional growth while meeting AHPRA requirements.
Presented by Lisa Lucas
Founder & CEO @ The Hive Nursing Development
Lisa is an award-winning nurse leader and the visionary behind The Hive Experience and The Hive Development.
With over 20 years of experience across emergency, surgical, oncology, cardiology, and retrieval services, Lisa brings deep insight and compassion to her work.
A passionate mentor and former Nursing Executive level leader, Lisa created Recharge & Refocus to help nurses align their careers with purpose, prevent burnout, and step into leadership with clarity and confidence.
Our Retreats
Reset & Refocus - Tallebudgerra QLD
An all-inclusive retreat for nurses and midwives seeking rest, clarity and career growth.
Includes:
5 days / 4 nights luxury accommodation at Eco Retreat, Tallebudgera
All meals crafted by an on-site executive chef (incl. dietary needs)
Full retreat program facilitated by award-winning nurse leaders
Personalised career planning & recruitment preparation workshops
Reflective wellness sessions including:
Guided yoga
Hot & cold plunge therapy
Sauna access
Scenic nature walks
Access to a fully equipped gym
24 CPD hours (AHPRA compliant)
Access to exclusive career resources & take-home workbook
Networking dinners and guest speaker sessions
Retreat gift pack
Follow-up group coaching call
The Hive Escape - Bali
An all-inclusive luxury retreat for nurses and midwives seeking deep rest, emotional recovery and sustainable wellbeing.
5 nights luxury accommodation at Hotel Sages, Bali
Daily yoga and mindfulness sessions
A Bali Spa treatment to relax
Nurse-led wellbeing workshops
Daily nourishing meals (all dietary needs catered)
Cultural immersion experiences
Private airport transfers and on-site coordination
The Hive Cambodia
An all-inclusive Leadership immersive experience that combines humanitarian work with leadership development.
9 nights 5 star luxury accommodation
Volunteer house build with our partners Global Transition
Foundation, to build a house for local families
International flights
Award winning Nurse leader facilitated workshops / immersive sessions
Daily breakfast
Cultural immersion experiences
Private airport transfers
Other events from The Hive Experience...
Career Alignment & Advancement Program
Build clarity, confidence, and a grounded path forward.
2nd March - 5th March (9am - 5pm daily)
What’s Included:
3 full days of guided career clarity and alignment work
Values, identity, and decision-making frameworks
Clear differentiation between burnout and misalignment
Exploration of realistic growth and advancement pathways
Confidence built through evidence, not hype
Practical self-advocacy and boundary-setting tools
A grounded 90-day career action plan
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included
24hrs of CPD with certificate of evidence
Highlights From The Blog
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