Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision – September 2025 (In Person – Darwin)

In-person event

Date: 4 September 2025

Time: 9.00am-5.00pm ACST

Location:

Darwin, TBC 0800

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

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