Free supervisor training for psychologists

The government-funded program offers a limited number of training places at no cost for eligible psychologists to complete the Deakin University Psychology Supervisor Training (DUPST) program and masterclasses.

Who is this training for?

Deakin's state-of-the-art, competency-based full training program and masterclasses are delivered in accordance with the training framework and standards as specified in the Psychology Board of Australia's 'Guidelines for supervisors’ and ‘Guidelines for supervisor training providers’ both found at Psychology Board of Australia - Guidelines and policies'. This program is for registered psychologists wanting to obtain or retain endorsement for supervising.

Receive financial support to attend

To support attendance and completion of the training by priority groups, a bursary will be made available to candidates who meet criteria. Eligibility for this support will be determined following expression of interest and will be made available upon successful completion of the program.

Deakin is offering full training for psychologists who have held general registration for three years and want to become a Psychology Board-approved supervisor.

There are three components to complete:

• Part 1 – Online knowledge, comprised of guided reading and quizzes, delivered online anytime and self-paced (approximately 8 hours to complete). Participants must successfully complete this component at least two weeks before attending Part 2.
• Part 2 – Skills training workshops, conducted over two consecutive days with face-to-face (Melbourne CBD and rural Victoria) and online options (see below).
• Part 3 – Competency assessment and evaluation, aligns with learnings from Part 2 and involves online submission of a video and a written self-reflective piece, submitted within three months of completing Part 2.

After you successfully complete all the components, you will be required to submit their completion certificates and application form to the Psychology Board for professional recognition.

Please note: all sessions are subject to receiving a minimum number of enrolments and registrations may close once maximum capacity is reached.

Upcoming training workshops

Workshops are held either online or face-to-face in regional Victoria or at Deakin Downtown, Level 12, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. All training workshops run from 9am to 5pm.

• Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 October 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked
• Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD
• Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May, 2026, Online
• Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August 2026, Traralgon, Victoria (TBC)
• Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD.

We are also offering masterclasses for psychology supervisors who need to undertake refresher training to retain their supervisor status (every five years from the date of obtaining initial supervisor status).

Upcoming masterclasses

Masterclasses are held either online or face-to-face in regional Victoria or at Deakin Downtown, Level 12, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. All masterclasses run from 9am to 5pm.

Deliberate Practice and Reflexivity in Supervision

• Thursday 16 October 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD
• Friday February 20 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD
• Friday August 7 2026, Traralgon, Victoria (TBC).

Practical strategies for the supervisor: refresh your approach

• Wednesday May 22 2026, Online.

Evaluating supervisee competencies and providing developmental feedback

• Thursday October 22 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne, CBD.

Program leads:

• Professor Jane McGillivray
• Dr Helen Mildred

Trainers:

• Associate Professor Kaye Frankcom
• Dr Tracy Garvin
• Dr Megan Turner
• Amanda Dudley
• Dr Rebecca Diehm
• Dr Peter Brann
• Dr Belinda Goldsworthy

Please request to transfer to an alternate workshop/masterclass or to cancel a booking by emailing supervisor-training@deakin.edu.au at least 28 days in advance of the booked workshop/masterclass. Transfers or withdrawals within 14 days of a workshop or masterclass may be charged an administration fee.