About Us

Nurses Growing Nurses

At The Hive Nursing Development, we’re passionate about nurturing the whole nurse and midwife. From job applications and career transitions to building strong leadership skills and sustaining wellbeing, we’ve walked the path and now walk it alongside others.

With over 40 years’ combined experience and a deep understanding of the healthcare system, we’re here to make sure no nurse or midwife is left to figure it all out alone.

With the increasing rates of burnout, workforce shortages, and leadership gaps in nursing, professional development and support services for nurses is more critical than ever.

At THND we empower nurses and midwives through targeted mentoring, leadership training and wellbeing initiatives helping nurses and midwives build their confidence, and lead with purpose to remain in the profession long-term.

Meet The Team

Lisa Lucas

Chief Executive Officer

Global Mentor | International Speaker

Award winning Nursing Leader

Lisa Lucas is a multi-award-winning Nursing leader with over 20 years of experience across specialties including Oncology, Surgical, Cardiology, Retrieval Services, and Emergency Nursing.

With 16 years spent in major emergency departments, she has held senior leadership roles such as Nursing Director, Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Nurse Educator.

Recognised for her commitment to the profession, Lisa was awarded Nurse of the Year in 2020 (Year of the Nurse and Midwife), Nursing Director of the Year in 2023, and nominated for Nursing Leader of the Year in 2024.

Coming from a family of nurses spanning three generations, Lisa is passionate about mentoring and professional growth. Her dedication to developing future nurse leaders inspired her to co-found The Hive Development, expanding her impact beyond her immediate team.

Mick Lucas

Chief Operating Officer

Award winning Project Manager | Entrepreneur | Leadership expert

Mick Lucas is a multi award winning leader and project manager with extensive experience in management and leadership and a proven ability to oversee complex operations, guide teams, and build stable, high-functioning organisations.

In addition to his formal leadership background, Mick brings a deep, lived understanding of the nursing profession. Having supported a nurse leader and healthcare executive partner for many years, he has firsthand insight into the pressures, demands, and personal toll that nursing and leadership roles can carry. This perspective informs his approach to building structures that genuinely support nurses, no just professionally, but sustainably.

His leadership ensures that The Hive’s programs are not only impactful, but realistic, ethical, and aligned with the real-world demands of healthcare.

Our mentors

Kirri de Kruijf

Mentor

Emergency Nurse Educator

Kirri de Kruijf began her nursing career over 12 years ago and has spent the past six years in senior leadership roles. Kirri is currently an Emergency Nurse Educator and holds a Master’s in Advanced Practice Nursing, a Graduate Certificate of Health Clinical Education and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Her passion lies in nursing excellence, education, and workforce development, with extensive experience in recruitment processes, including serving on interview panels and leading the design of structured interview questions to ensure fair and evidence-based selection. She strives to create environments where nurses feel supported to grow and deliver exceptional care, translating evidence into practice.

Away from work, Kirri is a proud mother of two. Her journey has included navigating profound life experiences that have deepened her resilience and empathy. She enjoys traveling and taking on big projects (currently renovating her third home), thriving on opportunities that push her to learn and adapt.

Anne-Beth Hampson

Mentor

Award winning Midwifery Educator

Clinical Supervisor

Annie Hampson is an award winning Midwife and Educator. With 22 years of professional experience, Annie practices to the full scope of Midwifery practice. Starting her career in the UK and then emigrating to Australia, she has applied and developed her midwifery expertise in a variety of positions. Annie’s roles include working in continuity of care specialising in physiological birth, as well Team Leading in Birth Suite and Maternity Wards providing coordination and expertise in more complex maternity care. Annie has frequently backfilled leadership roles during her career including Midwifery Unit Manager and Clinical Midwife Consultant.

With decades of clinical experience, she moved in to midwifery education roles, developing and implementing a wide range of educational programs to enhance midwifery scope of practice, promote continuity of midwifery care, increase multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance outcomes for women and families. She has been recognised for her achievements, being named as Midwife of the Year for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.

With a passion for workplace wellbeing, nurturing emerging leaders and building capacity and resilience, Annie has completed comprehensive training in a variety of Clinical Supervision models, promoting reflection and growth in her colleagues