Event Date13 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 | 12:00 PM [GMT+11:00]
CPD Hours7.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatOn-Demand
Practice & careerSupervision
Event Date13 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 | 12:00 PM [GMT+11:00]
CPD Hours7.5 hrs
CPD CategoryCategory 2: Skills and Knowledge
OrganiserAASW National ([email protected])
Event FormatOn-Demand
Practice & careerSupervision
Live Online Workshop
Capability Level: Emerging; Evolving
Are you new to being a supervisor? Are you seeking a supervisory role in the future? Then this virtual 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 virtual workshop series 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.
Day 1 (3.5 hours): 13 October 2026 10.00am-1.30pm AEDT
The initial knowledge-based workshop presents evidence-based principles, models and tools that underpin safe and effective supervision practice. Participants will engage in a collaborative learning approach, via large and small group reflections and discussions. Various resources will be provided to participants including take-home tools and templates.
Day 2 (3.5 hours): 20 October 2026 10.00am-1.30pm AEDT
The follow up skills-based workshop builds on the first session through practical application and synthesis. Through an experiential learning approach, participants will delve into the supervisory role through case studies, live demonstration, observation, critical reflection and feedback. Learning Outcomes By the end of this program, participants will be able to: Describe contemporary approaches in best practice for supervision Create and maintain a safe and reflective space for supervisees Understand how supervision can strengthen and support lived experience Develop confidence in establishing and guiding the supervisory relationship Demonstrate how to prepare and apply skills in varied supervision contexts recognises how to model practice leadership through supervision.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
AASW Credential: Supervision
Event Structure
Introduction
Day 1 Learning Session: (3.5 hours)
Day 1 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.
Day 2 Session: (3.5 hours)
Day 2 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
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
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