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SUMMARY:Training the Effective Supervisor - September ACT 2026
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URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/training-the-effective-supervisor-september-act-2026/
LOCATION:Nara Centre  Level 2  3 Constitution Avenue  Canberra ACT 2601\, Nara Centre - Level 2\, 3 Constitution Avenue\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Vicarious Trauma Training
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URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/vicarious-trauma-training-2/
LOCATION:The Cairnmillar Institute\, 391-393 Tooronga Road\,\, Hawthorn East\, Victoria\, 3123
ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Training the Effective Supervisor - August 2026
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URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/training-the-effective-supervisor-august-2026-2/
LOCATION:Sunshine Hospital\, 176 Furlong Road\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3021\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Supervisor Master Class - June 2026
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URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/supervisor-master-class-june-2026/
LOCATION:YASMAR Training Centre\, 185 Parramatta Road\, Haberfield\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2045\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Training the Effective Supervisor - June NSW 2026
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URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/training-the-effective-supervisor-june-nsw-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Training the Effective Supervisor - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following many years of successful provision of supervision and supervision training – we are now able to offer free Supervisor Foundation training for registered psychologists.\nThis funding is provided by the Australian Federal Government\, Department of Health and Aged Care in-line with meeting the aims to support and increase the capacity of the psychology workforce. Priority places will be given to psychologists supporting First Nations people\, children and youth\, those from CALD communities\, and practitioners working in community mental health settings or regional\, rural\, and remote areas (located in MMM3-7).  \nSupervisors who successfully complete all three components of the training\, will be invited to complete a quick post-training survey allowing us to gather workforce data on our funded training initiatives. Completion of this survey will receive a VISA gift card of $300. \n\nAbout The Training\nThe Cairnmillar Institute is a Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor training provider. We deliver all three components of the training required for eligible psychologists to apply for Board Approved Supervisor (BAS) status. The 32 hours of training is presented in three distinct and stipulated component parts: \n\nKnowledge Assessment (Component One)\nSkills Training (Component Two)\nAssessment and Evaluation (Component Three)\n\nThe course is suitable for psychologists who are seeking BAS status. BAS status is required for all supervisors who provide primary\, secondary\, or field placement supervision for: \n\nprovisionally registered psychologists (e.g.\, via 4+2\, 5+1 or higher degree pathways); and/or  \nregistrars (undertaking registrar program for area of practice endorsement).   \n\n  \nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will gain the knowledge and skills to provide competency-based supervision to provisional psychologists and/or registrars undertaking: \n\nA 4+2 internship program\nA 5+1 internship program\nAn accredited higher degree program\nA Registrar program\, leading to area-of-practice endorsement.\n\nParticipant learning outcomes include developing:  \n\nGreater knowledge and skills in the competency-based model of supervision \nEffective supervision practices and recognising how to set supervision up for success \nKnowledge and skills in establishing and managing the supervisory relationship\, including responding to ruptures\, conflict\, or problems  \nThe ability to assess and evaluate the psychological competencies of the supervisee\, including identifying any progress concerns \nThe ability to evaluate the supervisory process.\n\nUpon completion of all components\, participants are required to submit the following registration form to the Psychology Board for professional recognition. \n  \nEligibility\nPsychologists are eligible to enrol if they have: \n\nHeld general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia for at least 2.5 years\, and/or\nHeld an area of practice endorsement for at least two years (to supervise registrars and some Higher Degree field placements).\n\n\nOur Trainer\nDr Renzo Vittorino\nRenzo is the Course Director of the Graduate Internship Program at The Cairnmillar Institute. Renzo has extensive leadership and clinical experience spanning over 30 years. He has experience in working with individual and families\, community\, and organisational development. Renzo has extensive experience in the development and delivery of programs and training in trauma informed practice including the recently implemented Trauma Informed Leadership Program delivered to managers of Area Mental Health Services in Victoria in partnership with Centre for Mental Health Learning and Department of Health. \n  \nCourse Structure\nThere are three components for this course. Component One and Component Three are online courses. Component Two is a two-day workshop\, conducted either face-to-face or online. \n\nComponent One (Knowledge Assessment)\nThis component is delivered as an online self-paced eLearn module and comprises guided reading and related quizzes. Participants must achieve a minimum overall score of 90% in the assessments to pass this component and to be eligible to register for Component Two.\nThis component constitutes 10 hours of coursework and CPD.\nYou may commence Component One at any time\, once full payment has been received and upon confirmation of your enrolment.\nTo enrol in this component only\, please inform the organiser.\nComponent Two (Skills Training Workshop)\nThe Component Two workshop is conducted over two consecutive days (Day 1: 9am-4.30pm; Day 2: 9.30am-4.30pm).\nComponent One is a prerequisite for this workshop however does not need to be completed at the same provider.\nWorkshops are offered either online or face-to-face onsite at The Cairnmillar Institute in Hawthorn East\, Victoria.\nComponent Two constitutes 12 hours of coursework and CPD.\nPlease note – catering is not provided for our face-to-face courses\, however\, there are kitchen facilities available for participant’s use.  To enrol in this component only\, please inform the organiser.\nComponent Three (Assessment and Evaluation)\nThis is the final assessment component of the BAS training. It involves submission of a 50-minute recording of a supervision session\, together with a 1\,000-word self-assessment essay.  Guidelines for the submission requirements will be provided and align with the Component Two training.\nComponents One and Two are prerequisites for this course. This course constitutes 8-10 hours of coursework and 10 hours of CPD.\nAs per AHPRA requirements\, the Component Three assessment must be submitted within four months of completing Component Two.\n\n  \n\n \nImportant Information\nThis workshop is subject to receiving a minimum number of enrolments. In the case we are unable to deliver the workshop\, participants may choose to reschedule to an alternative date. \nIncentive payment eligibility will be evaluated within 12 months of successful completion of the program and will be based on the enrolment information provided. eligibility will be evaluated within 12 months of enrolment and will be based on the enrolment information provided. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are confirming to have read and agreed to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions set by The Cairnmillar Institute.
URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/training-the-effective-supervisor-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alysse Vitalos":MAILTO:pd@cairnmillar.org.au
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course will help you to develop the skills to support a friend\, family member or co-worker. \nIn this informative and practical course\, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical\, evidence-based action plan. \nMental health first aid skills learnt by participants in this course can be applied in any setting. Course content includes case-studies\, videos and resources tailored to the learning needs of community/public course participants. \nContent was clear\, engaging and easily comprehendible. I think the trainer summed up hours’ worth of my psychology degree in 5hrs and went beyond by giving me the confidence to apply it. I have already recommended this course! \n\n  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nThis course covers common and disabling mental health problems and crisis situations. Participants learn how to apply mental health first aid to adults across a range of situations\, including:  \n\n\nDepression\nAnxiety\nPsychosis\nSubstance use problems\nSuicidal thoughts and behaviours\nPanic attacks\nNon-suicidal self-injury\nTraumatic events\n\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults\,\nUse an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation\,\nKnow the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these\,\nAssess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support\,\nUnderstand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses\, risk factors and treatments and supports available\,\nApply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider.\n\n  \n\nOur Trainer\nDr Renzo Vittorino\n\n\n\nRenzo is the Course Director of the Graduate Internship Program at The Cairnmillar Institute. Renzo has extensive leadership and clinical experience spanning over 30 years. He has experience in working with individual and families\, community\, and organisational development. Renzo has extensive experience in the development and delivery of programs and training in trauma informed practice including the recently implemented Trauma Informed Leadership Program delivered to managers of Area Mental Health Services in Victoria in partnership with Centre for Mental Health Learning and Department of Health. \n  \n\n\n\nImportant Information\nThis workshop is subject to receiving a minimum number of enrolments. In the case we are unable to deliver the workshop\, participants may choose to reschedule to an alternative date or receive a refund. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are confirming to have read and agreed to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions set by The Cairnmillar Institute.
URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/mhfa-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Cairnmillar Institute\, 391-393 Tooronga Road\,\, Hawthorn East\, Victoria\, 3123
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SUMMARY:Core Counselling Skills - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:This three-day introductory course is designed for individuals who are either currently supporting the growth and development of others and wish to enhance their skills\, or those considering a career in counselling and looking for a first step. \nParticipants will develop core counselling skills essential for helping clients build resilience\, strengths\, and strategies for positive change. Through interactive exercises and guided role-plays\, students will apply key counselling techniques while gaining hands-on experience in ethical\, client-centered practice. \nThe course explores the connection between our inner cognitive and emotional lives and how they shape daily experiences and long-term decisions. From this foundation\, participants will learn practical approaches to empower clients\, foster self-awareness\, and promote self-acceptance. \nPlease note: This course provides an introduction to counselling principles but does not qualify participants to work professionally as a counsellor. \n  \nLearning Objectives\n\nVia a mix of group learning\, role-plays\, exercises and education sessions\, following the completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDistinguish between counselling and coaching.\nDemonstrate psychological safety in practice.\nDemonstrate person-centred therapeutic alliance.\nPractice active listening skills.\nApply non-verbal communication.\nUnderstand and apply micro-skills: reflecting\, summarising\, paraphrasing\, check-ins.\nUnderstand challenging techniques.\nApply scale-ruler questions to assess needs\, relationships and decision-making.\nUnderstand the process of the adaptive self on authenticity and applications when working with clients.\nApply principals for working with change.\nUnderstand and apply a strengths- and values-based approach to client work.\nApply structured and unstructured goal-setting approaches with clients.\nUnderstand the concept of core emotions and emotional suppression and how to work at an emotional level with clients.\nUnderstand the concepts and application of gratitude and compassion.\nPractice and extend self-awareness in the counselling process.\n\nDepending on the needs and counselling experience of the group members\, the above learning objectives may be modified accordingly. \n  \n\nOur Trainer\nDr Renzo Vittorino\n\n\n\nRenzo is the Course Director of the Graduate Internship Program at The Cairnmillar Institute. Renzo has extensive leadership and clinical experience spanning over 30 years. He has experience in working with individual and families\, community\, and organisational development. Renzo has extensive experience in the development and delivery of programs and training in trauma informed practice including the recently implemented Trauma Informed Leadership Program delivered to managers of Area Mental Health Services in Victoria in partnership with Centre for Mental Health Learning and Department of Health. \n  \n\n\n\nImportant Information\n \nThis workshop is subject to receiving a minimum number of enrolments. In the case we are unable to deliver the workshop\, participants may choose to reschedule to an alternative date or receive a refund. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are confirming to have read and agreed to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions set by The Cairnmillar Institute.
URL:https://www.cairnmillar.org.au/event/cs3-august2026/
LOCATION:The Cairnmillar Institute\, 391-393 Tooronga Road\,\, Hawthorn East\, Victoria\, 3123
CATEGORIES:Counselling Skills
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