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 masterclass is delivered in accordance with the training framework and standards as specified in the Psychology Board of Australia's Guidelines for supervisors and supervisor training providers. 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 Warrnambool) 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 Warrnambool or other locations in regional Victoria or at Deakin Downtown, Level 12, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000. All training workshops run from 9am to 5pm.

• Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 October 2024, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.
• Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.
• Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March 2025, Warrnambool. This session is now fully booked.
• Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025, Online. This session is now fully booked.
• Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 October 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.

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 Warrnambool or other locations in regional Victoria or 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 20 February 2025, Deakin Downtown, Melbourne CBD. This session is now fully booked.

Practical strategies for the supervisor: refresh your approach

• Friday 21 March 2025, Warrnambool, South West Victoria
• Wednesday 21 May 2025, Online. This session is now fully booked.

Deliberate Practice and Reflexivity in Supervision

• Thursday 16 October 2025, 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.