Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision - August 2025

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): 14 August 10.00am-1.30pm AEST

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): 21 August 10.00am-1.30pm AEST

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:

• 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
• Recognise how to model practice leadership through supervision

AASW Credential: Supervision

Event Structure

Introduction

Day 1 Learning Session: (3.5 hours)

• Best practice supervision essentials​
• What type of supervisor do I need to be?​
• Managing expectations, risks and deliverables​
• Tried and true – agreements and templates

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)

• The personal is professional ​
• Use of self within a reflective space​
• Communicate to understand​
• Managing challenges​
• Sustainability and support

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

Key Worker