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Educational Escapes 

Four-day evidence-based CPD on topics including trauma, clinician resilience, and the psychological impact of chronic illness - for doctors, psychologists, and mental- and allied-health professionals. Approved by CPD Home (Medical CPD) and aligned with the Psychology Board of Australia's (& the Australian Psychology Society's) CPD requirements. 

​Combining world-class education with the hospitality and regional experiences to match. Meet your professional development requirements with quality training, and leave feeling like you've met new peers, travelled the region and had a break.​ For more information click "Book Now!"

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Who Are Our Escapes For?

Our retreats are designed for all health professionals 

  • Clinicians who want quality evidence-based training - without the cognitive overload!

  • Clinicians who need a break but struggle to take one

  • Clinicians and leaders committed to supporting the mental health of their clients - regardless of their field.

What to Expect on our Educational Escapes

  • Increased capacity and skills to care for your patients and families

  • A fully catered holiday experience within the Margaret River Wine Region

  • Evidence-based learning, practical skill development, reflective practice and clinical discussion

  • Return to work grounded, restored, capable, and resourced.

How You Will Learn

 Each day you can expect:

  • 1-2 hours of outside learning (mindfulness, experiential learning, present moment flexibility) - forest or beach walks, by the lake

  • 3-4 hours of lectures/workshops/experiential learning with peers in a function room or in nature

  • 1-2 hours of reflective practice and discussion over long lunches or shorter bus trips

Supervision and Integration Series

Following the Escapes, we offer a 6-month online Integration and Supervision Group package to consolidate learning and support its integration into clinical practice. 

  • Present relevant cases to discuss with Alice and peers

  • Apply course content to YOUR specific contexts

  • Use your peers to support self-care practices and reduce professional isolation

  • Build reflective practice skills

  • Feel confident to assess and support trauma experiences

Our March Educational Escape is open now!  Jump to the booking page here

Our other retreats will be open for booking soon - register your interest here so that you don't miss out on a spot!

Margaret River, WA

Trauma Essentials - 9-12 March 2027

All Health Professionals

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The Trauma Essentials Escape is designed to upskill clinicians in supporting patients with trauma - no previous trauma training required. Learn how to recognise, assess and support trauma in any context (including differentiating from ADHD).

Balancing learning with immersive travel to stunning beaches, forests and vineyards, then indulging in the exceptional food of the Margaret River wine region.  Step away from work and reflect on current practice challenges while building core competencies in trauma-informed care.

Port Douglas QLD

Resilience in Practice - July 2027​

All Health Professionals

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Immerse yourself in the tropical beauty of Port Douglas — from pristine beaches to ancient rainforests and exceptional food — while gaining practical skills to support your own wellbeing, reconnect to self, and enjoy reflective, restorative learning.

 

Self-Care is now a Core Competency for Doctors and Psychologists, however few courses discuss the systems effect of working in such strained contexts.  We move beyond the basics and teach strategies that clarify purpose and show you how to practice sustainably despite these challenges.

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