Greater attention to the program
Dedicated CPD days give the material a clear place in the voyage, away from appointments, admin, and the ordinary pace of practice.
Professional development at sea
Meaningful CPD,
with room to think.
CPD on the Sea creates presenter-led, face-to-face professional development cruises for Australian psychologists, combining focused learning with time to reflect, discuss, and connect at sea.
Face-to-face professional development
Designed for Australian psychologists
Programs led by experienced presenters
Partners, friends, and family can travel too
Why CPD on the Sea
Worthwhile CPD should not be squeezed between appointments.
Dedicated time away from everyday appointments can support greater attention to the program, more useful professional discussion, and genuine connection with presenters and peers.
More useful professional discussion
Face-to-face sessions allow questions and conversations to develop naturally, with time to learn from presenters and peers.
Space to consider practical application
Time away creates room to reflect on the learning, consider how it applies to your work, and return to practice with greater clarity.
What to expect
Professional learning with time around it.
Each voyage is built around a clear learning focus and an experienced presenter. Structured CPD sessions sit within dedicated days at sea, leaving time outside the program to enjoy the voyage, continue conversations, and connect with others.
- A clear professional learning focus
- An experienced presenter
- Structured face-to-face CPD sessions
- Dedicated CPD days at sea
- Time outside sessions to enjoy the voyage
- Opportunities for discussion and professional connection
How it works
How the experience works
Explore the available programs first, then request the information you need before deciding whether a voyage is right for you. See how registration and payment work.
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Explore upcoming voyages
Review the available programs, presenters, professional focus, and current voyage information.
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Register your interest
Request more information about a particular program and ask questions before making a decision.
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Review the confirmed arrangements
Consider the program, pricing, cruise details, and next steps once the relevant information is available.
Upcoming programs
Upcoming CPD cruises
Explore the next confirmed CPD on the Sea program and join the mailing list to hear about future voyages as they are announced.
Fit to Practice: Competence, Conduct & Care
An integrated approach to ethical and sustainable psychological practice.
- March 2027
- 12 hours of CPD with Kaye Frankcom
Working with Parts: Resource Therapy in Practice
A future CPD on the Sea program with Philipa Thornton focused on Resource Therapy and working with parts of the personality.
The Next Chapter: Transition to Retirement
A future CPD on the Sea program with Heidi Germann exploring the personal and professional transition into retirement.
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Bring someone with you
The voyage can be shared, even when the CPD is not.
A partner, friend, or family member may travel with you and enjoy the voyage while you take part in the professional development sessions. Outside the CPD program, your time at sea can be shared.
- Guests do not attend the CPD sessions.
- Individual voyage arrangements will be set out on the relevant program page.
Frequently asked questions
About CPD on the Sea
If your question is not covered here, email [email protected].
What is CPD on the Sea?
CPD on the Sea creates presenter-led, face-to-face professional development cruises. The learning program is the focus, with the voyage providing dedicated time and space away from everyday clinical demands.
Who are the programs designed for?
Programs are designed primarily for Australian psychologists. Each program page explains the topic, presenter, intended audience, and CPD format so you can decide whether it is relevant to your work.
How does the professional development format work?
Structured, presenter-led sessions take place face to face during dedicated CPD days at sea. The specific hours and program structure are set out on each voyage page.
Is this a holiday with CPD added?
No. The professional development is the main product. The cruise provides the setting, uninterrupted time, and space for discussion and reflection around a structured learning program.
Can I travel with a partner, friend, or family member?
Yes. Guests may travel with attendees and enjoy the voyage while CPD sessions are taking place, subject to the arrangements confirmed for each voyage.
How can I hear about upcoming voyages?
Join the CPD on the Sea mailing list for new program announcements, presenter updates, and voyage information as it becomes available.
Future CPD voyages
Be the first to hear about new CPD voyages.
Join the CPD on the Sea mailing list for program announcements, presenter updates, and new voyage information.