Superskills: Core Skills for Supervisors (in-person)

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2-day workshop:

Day 1: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Day 2: Thursday, 3 September 2026 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: TBC

Cost: $80 + booking fee

This is a specialist skills workshop suitable for advanced practitioners who are current or future practice supervisors.

Description:

If you are a practice or clinical supervisor in the alcohol and other drug sector (or looking to become one), this workshop is for you. Gain a deep understanding of the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ and ensure that you have the right theoretical and practical foundation skills to offer powerful practice supervision across different contexts and supervisees.

You will learn about developing and implementing supervision contracts and plans, assessing supervisee development needs, and navigating challenges and roadblocks.

Learning outcomes

• Understand different approaches to supervision and determine which one is right for you and your supervisees
• Understand and apply structured practical supervisory processes to deepen core supervisory relationship skills, including listening, questioning, guiding, and giving and receiving feedback
• Understand and utilise the reflective practice model of supervision
• Understand and practice self-reflection and self-practice as a way of improving supervisory skills
• Increase skills in facilitating reflective practice in staff
• Understand and utilise a framework to support decision-making with ethical dilemmas
• Improve knowledge and skill in responding to staff exposed to complex client presentations

Eligibility Criteria

This training has been funded for workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service, including Peer and LLE workers.

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships, workers from other community sectors such as family violence, homelessness, mental health, and AOD workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

If you cannot attend, cancel your registration and make your spot available to someone else on the waitlist. Refunds are available only up to 1 day before the event.