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Professional supervision is not just a requirement of our role; it’s a space where we are seen, heard, and challenged to grow.


Ally Smith

The art of being a social work supervisor

Creating a Supervision Practice That Reflects You


If you've ever thought about offering supervision but felt held back by imposter syndrome, uncertainty about where to start, or questions about whether you're "qualified enough" - you're in the right place.


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The workshops were informative, inclusive relevant, great balance between theory and real world application.


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Building a social work supervisor practice

This training is for you if...

  You're a social worker who is:

  • Thinking about offering supervision but not sure where to start
  • New to supervising and want to build confidence and practical skills
  • Already supervising and ready to reflect, realign, or refresh your approach
  • Stepping into supervision in your workplace or considering private practice
  • Experiencing imposter syndrome about your readiness or capabilities


You might also be from another helping profession (nursing or counselling or NDIS) — feel free to reach out and we can chat about fit.

This training might not be for you if...

You're looking for a quick-fix certificate without the reflective work, or you want recorded sessions you can watch passively at 2x speed. This is a live, relational, small-group experience that asks you to show up, engage, and do the inner work of clarifying who you are as a supervisor.

What you'll walk away with

By the end of six weeks together, you'll have:

✅ A Supervisor Identity Statement — clarity on your values, strengths, and what makes your supervision approach uniquely yours

✅ Practical tools and templates — supervision agreements, session agendas, log templates, feedback frameworks, ethical guidelines, and sample policies

✅ Confidence in the fundamentals — supervision frameworks (without the jargon!), how to structure sessions, give feedback, and navigate tricky moments

✅ A supervision practice plan — concrete next steps for offering supervision, whether in your workplace or private practice

✅ A toolkit for trauma-informed, inclusive, ethical practice — grounded in AASW Code of Ethics and Practice Standards (particularly Standard 8: Supervision)

✅ 15 CPD hours — recognised by AASW as Category 2 professional development, with a certificate of completion

✅ Connection with peers — in a small group (capped at 15) where you can ask newbie questions, learn from experienced supervisors, and feel less alone in the journey

Practical details:

When:

  • Tuesdays, February 17 – March 24, 2026
  • 7:00–9:30pm AEDT (includes a 10-minute break)

Where:

  • Online via Zoom

Investment:

  • Full Fee: $1,500


Payment options:
✓ Pay in full, when you book in online
✓ Payment plan available (4 instalments over 4 months)
✓ Invoicing available for organisations and individuals

Why focus on supervisor identity?

 Here's the thing: you can learn all the models and frameworks in the world, but if you don't know who you are as a supervisor — your values, your strengths, your unique offering — supervision will feel like you're performing someone else's script.

Participants in this training consistently report the same transformation:

  • "I can do this! I can take a jump into the unknown and have trust in myself"
  • "I am enough! I can hold a reflective safe space for my person"
  • "I feel confident enough to start my supervision practice"

This series helps you move from uncertainty to clarity, from imposter syndrome to confidence, and from overwhelm to having a plan.

What We’ll Explore

Week 1 – Foundations of Supervision

Explore supervision functions, your current relationship with supervision, and what shapes a good supervisor.

 Week 2 – Your Supervisor Identity

 Dive into your values, strengths, and the unique lens you bring. Begin crafting your Supervisor Identity Statement.

Week 3 – Supervision Models & Frameworks 

 Understand key supervision approaches and how to structure meaningful sessions (without getting lost in theory).

Week 4 – The Nuts and Bolts 

 Practical skills for supervision agreements, agendas, documentation, feedback, and navigating challenges.

 Week 5 –  Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Supervision 

  Creating safe, ethical, reflective spaces that honour diversity and complexity.

 Week 6 –  Your Supervision Practice Plan 

Bring it all together: where will you offer supervision? To whom? What's your next step? You'll leave with a plan.

Empowering You to Thrive

Each session includes

  • Teaching and discussion led by Ally
  • Small group reflections and peer connection
  • Weekly resources, reflective prompts, and optional journal activities (light, meaningful, not compulsory)
  • Real-time  Q&A — you can ask questions as they come up

Why live (not recorded)?

This creates the safety, confidentiality, and full engagement that makes real reflection possible. Plus, how many times have you downloaded a training and never actually done it? This format keeps you accountable, connected, and learning in real time.

You'll still receive summaries, handouts, and reflective prompts if you need to miss a session.

I am now in a position to start to put in place building my own supervision practice.


Previous Participant

For more information or to book in

Supervisor workshop Book nowemail ally for more information and/or to set up a payment plan

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at ally@allysmith.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 Absolutely. Experienced supervisors often attend to refresh their approach, reconnect with their "why," explore updated models and tools, and prepare for credentialing or expanding their practice. Several experienced practitioners joined the last cohort and found it invaluable for reflection and realignment.

This series creates space for refinement and renewed energy in your supervision practice - no matter how long you've been doing it.


You're in the right place. Many participants join at the stage of thinking about supervision. This series will help you understand what supervision is (and isn't), clarify your confidence and capabilities, and begin planning how, where, and for whom you'd like to offer supervision.

As one participant shared: "I still suffer from imposter syndrome! But I feel more confident about pursuing this."


 Yes. You'll receive a certificate of completion for 15 CPD hours, recognised by AASW as Category 2 professional development. This counts toward your annual AASW CPD requirements. 


Each session runs for 2.5 hours (with a break), across six Tuesday nights from February 17 to March 24, 2026, 7:00–9:30pm AEDT.

This is a live, relational, reflective group learning experience. Sessions are not recorded. This maintains confidentiality, encourages full engagement, and supports the creation of a safe, connected learning space where you can ask questions in real time.

You'll still receive summaries, handouts, and reflective prompts to support your learning if you can't make a session.


 Yes! You'll receive a comprehensive resource pack, including:

  • Supervision agreements and checklists
  • Session agendas and log templates
  • Ethical supervision guide
  • Planning worksheets
  • Sample policies (complaints, cancellation)
  • Access to journal articles, podcasts, and other online resources

Participants consistently report these practical tools as some of the most valuable takeaways.


 This training is not formally accredited by AASW (they don't accredit external courses), but it is fully aligned with:

  • AASW Code of Ethics (2020)
  • AASW Practice Standards (2023) — particularly Standard 8: Supervision
  • Contemporary approaches to inclusive, trauma-informed supervision

We also reference the AASW supervisor credentialing pathway and reflect on how your experience may align with it. You'll receive 15 CPD hours recognised as Category 2 professional development.


  •  "I feel confident enough to start my supervision practice."
  • "I can do this! I can take a jump into the unknown and have trust in myself to work it out along the way."
  • "I am enough! I can hold a reflective safe space for my person."
  • "A welcoming space that provides relevant, useful information and resources whilst giving time for reflection and growth."
  • "Informative, inclusive, relevant. A great balance between theory and real world application."
  • "Ally has created a really safe environment that allows for reflection and collaboration."


Ready to begin?

Early Bird closes January 30, 2026
Supervisor workshop Book nowHave questions? Need a payment plan or invoice? I'm happy to chat about whether this training is right for you, arrange a payment plan, or send an invoice for your organisation.

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