Professional development and support services

At SW-CARES, we offer professional supervision delivered by skilled and experienced social workers. We provide tailored training and professional development for social workers, allied health professionals, youth and community support workers.

Professional supervision

Providing a clinical and reflective supervision framework that supports practice development.

Education

Professional development courses to extend and develop knowledge in social work practice. Development of specialist expertise and knowledge.

Training

Professional training calendar that delivers skill development, and evidence-based interventions.

Transition to practice

Program specifically designed for new graduates in the workplace, that includes supervision, education and on the job training.

Education and training

We work with human service organisations to design and deliver tailored training and professional development for social workers, allied health professionals, youth and community support workers.

Individual allied health professionals can enrol directly.

Programs include:

  • Supervising students
  • Trauma informed practice
  • Narrative therapy
  • DBT training
  • Aboriginal and Indigenous health and culturally appropriate practice
  • Building capacity for racially conscious practice
  • LGBTIQA+ health and social wellbeing
  • Enhancing communication through applied conversation analysis

Professional supervision

At SW-CARES, we offer professional social work supervision. Supervision is provided by skilled and experienced social workers who are dedicated to supporting you.

  • Professional supervision advances an individual’s professional skills and practice.
  • Be part of a safe space to debrief, reflect and learn.
  • Constructive positive feedback provides support to navigate identified issues and implement professional boundaries.
  • Supervision provides a mechanism for self-care, professional and personal wellbeing and stress management.
  • Supervision can be online or in person.
  • We offer competitive rates for individuals and organisations.

Supervision rates

Our rates are calculated on a case-by-case basis, depending on size and type of organisation, regularity and format of meetings, online or in person. Please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Contact us

If you would like to know more and explore possibilities contact our team:

Social.Work@utas.edu.au

Or contact the Clinic Director Amanda.Quealy@utas.edu.au.