A Midwifery Study Tour of Sri Lanka: Global Perspectives in Practice

A Midwifery Study Tour of Sri Lanka: Global Perspectives in Practice is organized by Education at Sea, Nurses for Nurses Network (NFNN) and will be held from Oct 03 - 13, 2026 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka.

COLOMBO | SIGIRIYA | KANDY | NUWARA ELIYA | YALA | GALLE

Elevate your midwifery education as you explore Sri Lanka’s rich cultural, clinical, and community landscapes — from Colombo and Sigiriya to Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, and Galle — gaining global insight into woman-centred care, professional identity, and the evolving role of the midwife.

STUDY TOUR SYNOPSIS:

This study tour will explore midwifery practice both in Australia and Sri Lanka. Together, we will examine traditional, cultural, and contemporary approaches to care, and consider how these compare to current issues experienced by Australian midwives.

How does the role of the midwife shift across different contexts?

Is Midwifery remaining focused on ‘normal’ as the practice context of our profession and the populations we serve continue to change?

What contemporary challenges are shared by our Sri Lankan counterparts and what is unique to the settings in which we provide care?

Throughout the study tour, you’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside your midwifery colleagues and grow your professional network, regardless of your career stage.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Examine research trends that impact care for women and their newborns, including the latest evidence emerging from the Australian context.
• Reflect on the broad and evolving role of the Midwife in both Australian and international settings, and consider your future professional goals through networking and discussion with fellow midwifery colleagues.

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:

• Midwifery scope of practice in a changing healthcare landscape, including shifts in care models, workforce reforms, and approaches that strengthen continuity of care.
• Political and systemic factors shaping women’s healthcare, and the midwife’s role in advocating for equitable, culturally safe, evidence-informed services.
• Strategies to support and sustain the midwifery profession, with a focus on wellbeing, retention, professional identity, and career longevity.
• Cultural competence and respectful care, examining how cultural context influences women’s expectations and outcomes, and insights gained from Sri Lankan maternity traditions and health systems.
• Ethical and contemporary challenges, including over-medicalisation, balancing risk with normal birth, and navigating decision-making across varied cultural and organisational settings.

The Program: The program content is provided by expert Educators with extensive clinical and education experience. Education at Sea combines quality education with fabulous travel adventures. We have taken a holistic approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure you get the most out of your education-travel experience.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
• English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
• High Tea at Grand Hotel.
• Hiriwaduna Village Trek with Lunch.
• Entrance fees to Sigiriya Rock Fortress entrance, Spice Garden, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya Safari, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Kandy Temple, Cultural Show, Visit to A Tea Plantation (Nuwara Eliya), Victoria Garden, Yala National Park, Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, Foundation of Goodness, Tsunami Museum.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:

• An extensive program based on current best practice
• Dedicated Space for expert presentations and reflection
• Coffee breaks and lunches on presentation days
• Education content that meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian program
• Presenter that is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, and passion with attendees
• A Registration Reception including complimentary drinks where you can meet other attendees and network with Convenors and Presenter/s
• A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio

EXCLUSIONS:

• Flights to and from Australia
• Meals & Drinks not mentioned
• Transfers to and from the airport
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities