About Us
Meet Education at Sea and the people and partners behind itOur Company
Education at Sea is an Australian business founded by experienced nurses who wanted to offer a better alternative for CPD and TPD education for their fellow nurses and educators.
Continuing professional development (CPD) and Teachers professional development (TBD) is a crucial aspect of a Nurse’s, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and Teacher’s/Educator’s career. It involves ongoing learning experiences, activities, and processes that contribute to their development as Professionals. Our CPD and TPD programs incorporate both structured and informal learning as we travel the world and help broaden your Professional skills and knowledge. Our CPD and TPD Cruises and Immersive Study Tours travel to exotic locations with industry leading professionals, and are custom-designed to deliver expert education, training and networking, in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Our CPD and TPD programs are all designed to meet the education needs of professionals, specialising in face-to-face contact hours to build continual professional development. Our unique programs allow you to combine real education, relaxation, and all the fun of traveling, exploring and cruising. We like to say that it’s serious fun!
Our Team:
JASON DAWSON
Jason Dawson is from the Gold Coast, Queensland. Whilst studying 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. In 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 Nurse’s, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and Teacher’s/Educator’s the opportunity to update and improve their skills in diverse and unique locations.
Aaron Armstrong
A big welcome to newest team member, Aaron. Aaron comes from an extensive background in the Education sector and we look forward to announcing some exciting upcoming international Study tours for Teachers.
SAMANTHA KENNINGTON
Samantha is our dedicated Travel & Events Manager who combines her passion for travel and vast experience within the events industry to help you with your every need. She works around the clock to provide the very best travel management you can find.
No matter how many details there are to take care of, she has them all covered. She has sky high standards in everything she does and gets the same from everyone around her.
Samantha came to us from the Isle of Man and brings with her not only a true northern work ethic, but also a dry northern sense of wit and fun.
Our Partners
Travel Direct Australia
Travel Direct Australia is a sister company of Education at Sea. So while Education at Sea organises all conference and seminar events (in conjunction with the Nurses for Nurses Network) Travel Direct Australia books all your travel needs for your study tours, cruise seminar and cruise conference events.
Travel Direct Australia is an established travel agency based in Kingscliff, New South Wales. They are committed to providing the highest level of customer service, professionalism, and value in travel to customers. Travel Direct Australia provides a wide range of travel services for those travelling for business or pleasure. They can arrange airfares, pre- and post-cruise accommodation, travel insurance, and more – and not just for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, either. For more information, please see our Other Travel page.
The Nurses for Nurses Network
Education at Sea now proudly operates in an exclusive partnership with the Nurses for Nurses Network for course delivery.
The Nurses for Nurses Network combines great education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Nursing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.
Their sister organisation, Nursing CPD, provides nurses an affordable, accessible, stress-free and fabulous way to meet their Continuing Professional Development requirements – and so much more – in one small, tax-deductible annual membership.
NCI offers an impressive range of activities to assist nurses in meeting their Continuing Professional Development requirements with AHPRA. NCI provides: webinar, video, and quiz CPD activities; 24/7 Access; Online Professional Portfolio to present to AHPRA or complete for a resume; up-to-date information to stay informed on all the latest nursing topics; a range of downloads such as eBooks and info sheets; task demos showcasing a range of nursing practices. For information and membership details visit the Nursing CPD Institute click here.