This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the professional learning and growth of those you supervise.
In-person event
Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm AEST
Location:
Rydges Sydney Central
28 Albion Street,
Surry Hills, NSW
Capability Level: Emerging; Evolving
Are you new to being a supervisor?
Are you seeking a supervisory role in the future?
Then this in person workshop is for you!
Becoming a supervisor can be a daunting next step in your social work career. This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the professional learning and growth of those you supervise.
This full day, in person workshop will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path to building your confidence and competence as a supervisor.
A learning pack will be provided with the course materials including relevant literature, tools and templates.
Who should attend?
Recent or emerging social work supervisors or those seeking a pathway into a supervisory role. This course is also suitable for practitioners who have limited supervision experience and are looking to refresh their skillset and understanding of best practice. Allied health clinicians, nurses, case workers, counsellors and anyone seeking to build their supervisory knowledge and skills are also welcome
Learning outcomes
- Develop confidence in establishing and guiding the supervisory relationship.
- Demonstrate how to prepare and apply skills in varied supervision contexts.
- Recognise how to model practice leadership through supervision.
Event Structure:
Introduction
Morning Learning Session: (3.5 hrs)
- Best practice supervision essentials
- What type of supervisor do I need to be?
- Managing expectations, risks and deliverables
- Tried and true – agreements and templates
Morning Learning Activities: In this session, participants will engage in small group discussions to share insights and explore themes related to supervision challenges. Each group will brainstorm effective strategies and best practices for addressing specific scenarios while using Interactive polls and surveys.
Afternoon Learning Session: (3.5hrs)
- The personal is professional
- Use of self within a reflective space
- Communicate to understand
- Managing challenges
- Sustainability and support
Afternoon Learning Activities: During this session, participants will engage in role-playing scenarios to simulate real-world supervision challenges, as well as role reversal exercises, enabling them to empathise with both supervisor and supervisee dynamics. Additionally showcasing case study examples illustrating effective supervision strategies in action with Gallery walks.
Conclusion and Q&A
AASW Credential: Supervision
Testimonials:
"I would recommend this for all supervisors, regardless of their level of experience"
Esther H
Social worker
"I had a session planned for next week that I will need to rearrange as I now have a completely other view of clinical supervision"
John-P K
Social Worker
"As a new supervisor this training was grounding and informative in providing tools to strengthen my practice"
Sara MG
Lead therapeutic specialist
"Attending this workshop was an invaluable experience that significantly enhanced my professional skills and knowledge. The workshop provided comprehensive insights into best practices and strategies for effective case work, emphasizing the importance of client-centred approaches and ethical considerations. The resource material shared prior to the workshop was a great way to prepare myself. The interactive session and knowledge sharing from the speaker and various people who have been working for a long time in the industry was particularly beneficial, allowing me to apply new concepts and techniques. This workshop is highly recommended to social work practitioners seeking to enhance their proficiency and provide best practice standards."
Zoya K
Key Worker
AASW In Person Introduction To Best Practice Supervision testimonials on Vimeo
Parking:
Rydges Sydney Central is situated on 28 Albion Street and is an easy 30 -40 minute drive from Sydney airport. There are numerous options available for self-parking in public car parks close to the hotel.

Hourly rate – $18 per hour
To get to Rydges Sydney Central hotel in Surry Hills from Sydney Airport (SYD), follow signs to M5 East. Exit onto General Holmes Drive and follow onto the Eastern Distributor. Take South Dowling Street turn left onto Fitzroy and follow until Foveaux Street turns right onto Elizabeth Street and right onto Albion Street.
Bus:
You can take the 400 and 420 bus to Mascot Station and transfer to a train to the city. The entire journey will take about 45 mins.
Train:
Trains run daily between 4:30 am and 12:00 am between the International Airport train station and the city. The train station is located inside the international airport. The train journey to the city (Central Station) is approximately 11 minutes.