AASW's Advanced Supervision Learning Program is a 6-week evidence-based program with self-paced eLearning, online collaborative workshops, facilitator-led Masterclasses, and Coaching Circles.This course is tailored to the mental health sector.
The development of AASW's Advanced Supervision Program was a direct response to the recommendations put forth in recent Coronial reports, Royal Commission reports, and State Ombudsman reports. These reports underscored the critical necessity for advanced supervision within the realm of frontline social work and the inadequacies in quality supervision training and support.
Starting on 7 May 2024, this 6-week, evidence-based Advanced Supervision Learning Program has been thoughtfully designed with a blended learning methodology. The 20-hour program encompasses self-paced eLearning, online collaborative workshops, instructor-led Masterclasses, and Coaching Circles to provide a comprehensive learning experience. This program is tailored to the Mental Health sector.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the application of supervision knowledge and skills.
- Articulate the various objectives served by supervisory relationships.
- Select appropriate supervision approaches that align with the unique learning styles of supervisees.
- Cultivate the professional growth of supervisees through the practice of reflective techniques.
- Establish and maintain a secure and reflective environment conducive to supervisees' growth.
- Formulate a precise and comprehensive supervision provision statement.
- Engage in self-assessment to identify current strengths and weaknesses in supervision and devise a plan for ongoing professional development.
Eligibility:
- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualifying experience relevant to Mental Health
- Provided supervision for at least 2 years.
- Engaged in continuing professional development to ensure currency of knowledge in relevant fields of practice.
- Engaged in their own supervision for at least 2 years as a commitment to professional practice.
- Having a clear understanding of the contemporary professional and practice issues legislation and policy relating to Mental Health
Upon completion of the program, 20 hours of CPD activity: Category 2, skills and knowledge will be provided that can be linked towards AASW Supervisor and Mental Health CPD Goals
Pricing:
- Members $1375 incl GST (Member price will display once logged in)
- Non-Members $1964 incl GST
Program dates: 7 May 2024 – 17 June 2024
The program offers a combination of self-paced learning and facilitator-led sessions. The following program overview provides an outline of the entire learning journey, including the schedules for e-learning and the facilitator-led sessions conducted via Zoom. Please note that all session timings are based on the AEST time zone. It's worth mentioning that all facilitator-led sessions will be recorded, with the exception of the two coaching circles (indicated in green).
Facilitator:
This program will be facilitated by Tamara Laing.
Tamara Laing is a social worker for over 15 years and have gained experience in Government, Not-for-Profit, and private practice settings. Over this time, her main areas of professional practice have included mental health, substance use, addictive behaviors, veterans, and trauma.
Tamara has worked in direct service provision (counseling), middle management, and executive roles and established a Mental Health Counselling and Consultancy company a few years ago. Tamara is also in her final 6-months of a dual master’s program (Public Health and Health Leadership and Management) and enjoy supporting the AASW as a trainer and Independent Contractor to their Ethics Complaints Management Process. Beyond work, she enjoys spending time with my family, exploring her new home in Tasmania, and playing a good board game by the fireplace.
