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Free supervisor training for psychologists
To address critical psychologist shortages, we're offering free psychology supervisor training and masterclass refresher training as part of the new Department of Health and Aged Care initiative Addressing Critical Psychologist Shortages – Supporting Provisional Psychologists to Practice.
What does this Government-funded initiative offer?
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 psychologists who have been registered for a minimum of 2.5 years and are 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.
Fully funded training workshops
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, Tasmania and rural Victoria) and online options (see below).
- Part 3 – Competency-based assessment, which 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 your 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.
- Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May, 2026, Online. This session is now fully booked.
- Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.
- Thursday 8 and Friday 9 October 2026, Traralgon, Victoria. This session is now fully booked.
- Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.
Masterclasses to refresh your supervisor status
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 at Deakin Downtown, Level 12, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. All masterclasses run from 9am to 5pm.
Evaluating supervisee competencies and providing developmental feedback
- Thursday October 22 2026, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne, CBD.
Practical strategies for the supervisor: refresh your approach
Friday May 22 2026, Online. This session is now fully booked.
Supervisor training team
Transfer and withdrawal
Please request to transfer to an alternate workshop/masterclass or to cancel a booking by emailing The School of Psychology 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.
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