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

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