Customised Healthcare Group Programs

Our customised programs in Healthcare provide students with the opportunity to explore healthcare systems and practices in diverse global contexts while gaining academic credit. Developed in collaboration with university faculty, these programs are carefully designed to align with course objectives and learning outcomes across health sciences, nursing, midwifery, public health, allied health, and related disciplines.

Whether students are observing clinical and community health practice in Nepal, engaging with public health initiatives in Fiji, or supporting health education outreach programs in Cambodia, these experiential programs provide access to international perspectives, industry visits, and real-world inspiration that elevate classroom learning and support meaningful outcomes.

Every customised program is an opportunity to create meaningful, real-world learning. Whether you’re looking to enhance global perspectives, strengthen academic outcomes, or design a tailored experience for your students, we’re here to support you. Explore what’s possible through collaboration and let’s bring your vision to life.

Featured Program Showcase

NEPAL: Generalist Healthcare

Students from The University of Newcastle’s, School of Nursing and Midwifery, participated in a study tour in Nepal focused on generalist healthcare. The program offered firsthand insight into healthcare delivery across urban and rural communities across Kathmandu, Methinkot, Dhulikhel, Bir, and Sheer Memoria, combining practical volunteering with cultural immersion. Students also contributed to community projects at Sanskriti Farm and explored cultural sites such as Namobuddha Monastery. The tour enhanced understanding of Nepalese healthcare and culture, highlighted the role of health professionals in diverse contexts, and enriched students’ Australian learning and practice.

THAILAND: Allied Health

Students from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University, undertake placements at Autism Centres in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Working in interdisciplinary teams across two to three centres, students collaborated with local healthcare staff supporting children and young adults living with disabilities. Students contributed to treatment planning, assisted with speech therapy sessions, and participated in client engagement and recreational activities. This program fosters personal and professional growth, strengthens cultural competency, and develops interprofessional clinical skills within an international healthcare context.

LAOS: Nursing

Third year Nursing & Midwifery students at Griffith University, undertook clinical placements focused on community health in the Pak Xeng area of Laos. The placement met Learning Outcomes for Community Nursing Practice, including assessing community health needs, planning culturally appropriate health promotion and disease prevention activities, and demonstrating safe, evidence-based nursing practice. Midwifery students consolidated knowledge and practice skills in a practice-focused course, progressing toward the Midwifery Standards for Practice. Both groups were assessed using the same clinical assessment tools as domestic placements, ensuring alignment with Australian professional standards.

INDONESIA: Biomed & Pharmacy

Biomedical science and pharmacy students from the College of Medicine, Health & Wellbeing at University of Newcastle, participated in a two-week study tour in Yogyakarta and Purwokerto, Indonesia. The program provided insight into healthcare, health-related research, and education in both urban and regional contexts. Students engaged with teaching hospitals, CITO pathology laboratories in Yogyakarta, and collaborated with Jenderal Soedirman University (UNSOED) in Purwokerto and Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta. The multidisciplinary project enhanced professional learning and strengthened ongoing partnerships between the University of Newcastle and these Indonesian institutions.

THAILAND: Nursing

Third year Bachelor of Nursing students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University, participated in a Community Nursing Placement in Thailand. The placement is offered as an international option for the core course Community Nursing Practice, contributing up to 104 PEP hours. The placement meets the course Learning Outcomes and is assessed using the same clinical assessment tool (ANSAT) as domestic placements. Students develop skills in assessing the health needs of communities, planning culturally appropriate health promotion and disease prevention activities, and demonstrating safe, reflective, evidence-based nursing practice aligned with NMBA Registered Nurse standards.

PHILIPPINES: Nursing

Students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Newcastle participated in a study tour focused on Nursing and Midwifery in the Philippines. The program included placements at the University of San Carlos, medical centres, aged care facilities, and pre- and postnatal care settings. Students gained experience across the lifespan, from pregnancy to older age, in both hospital and community-based settings. The tour also included cultural experiences, providing invaluable insight into Filipino culture and enhancing students’ understanding of working with people from the Philippines in Australia.

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Testimonials

At Flinders University we actively encourage our students and academics to engage with CISaustralia and their programs. We have been highly impressed with not only the value and academic integrity that these programs offer our students, but the seamless way in which CISaustralia collaborate with and support our students, academics and professional staff.

- Larissa Pearce, Flinders University, Manager, Learn Without Borders

The University of Wollongong has been working with CISaustralia since late 2014. CISaustralia organises the logistics of the study tour, including flights, accommodation and bus transfers… Participants of the study tour report overwhelmingly positive feedback about their experience. The CIS staff members, who accompany the group throughout the tour are always professional, considerate and contribute greatly to the smooth running of the study tour. Overall, the professionalism of the CISaustralia team make them a pleasure to work with, and they deliver a well organised study tour for our students.

- Sean Lu, University of Wollongong, Faculty of Business

This will be the fourth year I have worked together with CISaustralia in organising a student study tour to Italy as part of an education degree. Over this time, I have found CIS fabulous to work with. Every detail of the tour is well planned and organised in response to the needs of the University course. Students have found the experience to be life changing – both professionally and personally, with so many different learning experiences encountered at every turn. I have no hesitation in recommending CISaustralia to anyone considering engaging in study tours. I certainly would not try to do this without them, and I am looking forward to continuing the partnership in the years to come.

- Dr Nicole Leggett, University of Newcastle, School of Education

CISaustralia did an excellent job in organising a 2 week study tour for QUT law and justice students to Cambodia in July 2017. Jane and the team were highly professional, efficient and very responsive to our requests. The focus of the study tour was child protection and human rights so Jane researched a range of relevant organisations and NGOs for the students to visit, as well as organising guest lectures and cultural activities. She also managed all the time-consuming travel and accommodation logistics! The in-country assistance provided by Samantha was exceptional. She had good local knowledge and was an invaluable mentor to our students and support for the academic supervisor. We were very satisfied with our CISaustralia experience and will definitely work with them again in the future.

- Catherine Campbell, Queensland University of Technology, Law and Justine

Coordinating an academic Study Tour program can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. It can also be stressful and time consuming. Having the support of CIS throughout all phases of the planning, the Study Tour itself, and then in reviewing the program takes a lot of pressure off the overall workload. I have found CIS to be professional and positive, responsive to feedback, flexible, and personable. CIS is a cost-effective solution to organising an overseas Study Tour and the team works hard to ensure all arrangements are as requested. The OPC creates a welcoming environment for all students, an important aspect to consider as many students are travelling overseas and/or outside their family for the first time. CIS has the local knowledge on best companies to contact for transport, accommodation, and other logistics; I am comfortable travelling with the plans provided by CIS and feel assured that nothing is being left to chance. When things don’t turn out the way they have been planned, as can be the case when traveling internationally, CIS can think quickly to sort out alternative options and put them in place with a minimum of fuss. CIS is a quality company that are a delight to work with. I am currently planning my fifth Study Tour with CIS, and due to our great working relationship, the annual Study Tour is sure to continue into the future.

- Dr Heather Sharp, University of Newcastle, School of Education