NSW Government AASW Training Partnership

NSW Government AASW Training Partnership

NSW Government (Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Ministry of Health) Partnership

This training is fully funded by NSW Government (Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs, Ministry of Health) for the alcohol and other drug workforce in NSW. This includes non-government services as well as local health districts. There may be some availability for people working in related sectors such as mental health or prevention of violence and neglect.

You will be asked to provide information about your workplace when completing an expression of interest.

Program Pricing and Value

Our partnership with the NSW Government enables subsidised access to high-impact training tailored for the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. The value of these programs reflects the depth of content, expert facilitation, and flexible delivery options.

  • Core Skills Modules (Theory into Practice series): Valued at $600 per person
  • Introduction to Best Practice Supervision: Valued at $733 per person
  • Facilitating Group Supervision: Valued at $733 per person
  • Advanced Supervision Program: Valued at $1964 per person

These programs are delivered at no cost to eligible participants through the NSW Ministry of Health funding, ensuring equitable access to professional development that meets sector-specific needs.

By participating, you’re receiving top-tier professional learning that supports your ongoing development and enhances outcomes for your clients, all while saving thousands in training investment.

What’s available?

Putting Theory into Practice: Core Skills Modules

Our six on-demand core series courses offer participants the opportunity to practice essential work skills in a secure virtual environment. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and simulated scenarios, you’ll build the confidence and expertise needed for success in your role. The course also includes guides for both supervisees and supervisors to support continued learning beyond the online experience.

Download: AASW Core Skills Putting Theory Into Practice Brochure

  • Professional Identity
  • Conducting an Assessment
  • Reflective Practice
  • Risk Assessment and Case Formulation
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Thriving as a Supervisee: Making the most out of Supervision
Don’t miss out – register your interest now!

Supervision Practice Package – Models, Self-Care & Supervision Excellence 

This comprehensive package combines five high-quality AASW recordings and courses covering supervision models and theories, neurodivergent-affirming practice, strategies to support social worker well-being, and practical tools for self-care. It offers a unique blend of theory, lived experience, and evidence-informed approaches to strengthen and enrich your supervisory practice.

Download: Supervision Practice Package Brochure

  • Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision – Practical Tools for Supervising Autistic and ADHD Social Workers
  • Models and Theories of Supervision
  • Navigating Supervision Excellence
  • Exploring Social Worker Well-being in Supervision – A Different Kind of Trauma Informed Practice
  • Solution-focused Self-care Strategies for Social Workers             

Don’t miss out – register your interest now!

Advanced Supervision Program

AASW’s Advanced Supervision Program is an 8-week evidence-based program with self-paced eLearning, online collaborative workshops, facilitator-led Masterclasses, and Coaching Circles.

The Advanced Supervision Program is a 20-hour program with a combination of self-paced and facilitator-led sessions.

Download – Advanced Supervision Brochure Program

Program 1: 04 Aug – 22 Sept 2026 with virtual sessions running every Tuesday from 10am – 12pm

Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision workshop

This virtual 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. This program is run over 2 half days.

Download – Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision Brochure

Program 1: 22 Jul and 29 Jul 2026 from 9am-12:30pm

Program 2: 9 Feb and 16 Feb 2027 from 9am-12.30pm

Facilitating Group Supervision workshop

This virtual workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to effectively facilitate group supervision. This program is run over 2 half days.

Download – Facilitating Group Supervision Brochure

Program 1: 13 Oct and 20 Oct 2026 from 9am-12:30pm

Program 2: 14 Apr and 21 Apr 2027 from 9am-12.30pm