
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chaplaincy Australia is pleased to offer professional development opportunities again in 2023 for Supervisors, Supervision Interns and Mentors.
For more information on these sessions contact [email protected]
ONLINE MEMBER ONLY CONNECTION & CONTENT
Thursday 17 August 11 – 12.30pm & 7 – 8.30pm (CA Supervisors, Interns and Mentors)
Topic: “When your supervisee or mentee arrives unprepared”
Presenter: Susan Marcuccio
Join us as we explore the challenge of navigating a session when the person arrives without clear direction on what to bring to the session or simply states “I have nothing to bring” or “I didn’t have time to prepare”.
How do we engage in a way that has clear boundaries but doesn’t come across as judgemental? We will be discussing trauma blocking and cognitive dissonance and the impact they have on our sessions, as well as looking at how we can respond in a way that empowers the person, keeps it safe and stays within the boundaries of supervision and mentoring. We will also consider what to do when we feel we have to jump in and rescue a session and end up doing all the work.
Susan is an experienced Professional/Pastoral Supervisor and a Supervisor Trainer with Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS). Susan specializes in the provision of supervision to supervisors, pastors, leaders, chaplains and pastoral carers as well as allied health and business professionals.
Susan is also an advocate and educator in the area of supervision with a passion to see all those in the helping professions receive quality non-judgmental confidential support, and engage in transformational learning.
Connection and Content is for CA Members only (Recognised Supervisors, Mentors and Supervision Interns) at no cost.
Email [email protected] to register
To join as a member click here:
https://www.chaplaincyaustralia.com/supervision-mentoring-application/

INTERNS CONNECT GROUP 2023
This is an opportunity to informally connect with other Supervision Interns, ask questions and share how you are going in your supervision journey. Find encouragement, support, professional connection and information while you are gaining the experience required to become a Recognised Supervisor. It’s a great group for those who are new to Chaplaincy Australia and/or supervision. It’s optional, free for current Intern members and around lunch time, so BYO food and drink 🙂.
Facilitated by Recognised Supervisor & National Supervision & Mentoring Coordinator, Alison Martin
Tuesdays, 12 noon – 1pm
14th March
2nd May
22nd August
21st November
For more information contact [email protected]

Online Professional Development Workshop for CA Supervisors, Mentors & Interns
Date: Thursday 14 September 2023, 11am – 1pm
Topic: “Adapting a grief awareness & trauma-informed approach in supervision and mentoring”
Grief and loss are guaranteed between life and death. Within supervision and mentoring, it is important to be aware of the impact of unresolved grief or trauma on the client.
This PD will give attention to:
- Recognising symptoms of grief and trauma within our clients’ stories
- Exploring the effects of grief and trauma on the brain/body
- How to hold space for a client who is processing grief and trauma
Suitable for Supervisors, Mentors and Chaplains.
Presenter: Candy Daniels
Candy is an experienced Professional Supervisor, with Australasian Association of Supervision (AAOS) and Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA) and a registered Clinical Counsellor with CCAA, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) & Spiritual Care Australia. Candy has a passion in providing supervision, she has extensive experience as a counsellor and chaplain within emergency services, healthcare and workplaces. Candy sees supervision as a time to stop; reflecting and refining personal and professional space to rejuvenate in order to do what we love and love what we do. Candy is a gifted communicator and educator in the areas of supervision and mentoring.
No cost for CA Supervisors, Mentors and Interns.
All participants will receive a certificate for 2 hrs PD.
Email [email protected] to register
If you would like to apply to join as a member https://www.chaplaincyaustralia.com/supervisionmentoring/

ONLINE CONNECTION & CONTENT
Thursday 19 October 11 – 12.30pm MEMBER ONLY (CA Supervisors, Interns and Mentors)
Topic: “Keeping the ‘professional’ in professional supervision & mentoring”
Presenter: Kristy Howarth
Join us as we have a time of connection, followed by relevant content on some of the fundamental considerations for a professional supervisor or mentor in establishing and maintaining a professional approach to their practice.
In these developing industries/fields of ministry, and in light of our ever adapting Australian society, culture and industry responsibilities, it is valuable to regularly consider and review the standards those seeking our service have come to expect from both in person and online supervision and mentoring.
Kristy is a counsellor and supervisor in private practice in the Western Downs region of Queensland. She brings a variety of work and life experiences to her professional skill set (Master Couns. in process, Grad Dip Counselling and Family Therapy, Assoc Dip in Ministry), including regional private practice development, leadership coaching, church/pastoral work, church board experience, multi- campus volunteer team leadership, mid-term missions experience (3 years in country), leading short term missions teams and developing programs for at risk people in cross-cultural environments. Kristy is a member and supervisor with ACA, AAOS, and Scripture Union, holds a ministry credential with ACC and brings a depth of wisdom and experience as an educator in the areas of supervision and mentoring.
No cost for CA Supervisors, Mentors and Interns. All participants will receive a certificate for 1 hr PD.
Please email [email protected] to register.
If you would like to apply to join as a member https://www.chaplaincyaustralia.com/supervisionmentoring/

CREATIVE ONLINE GROUP SUPERVISION

Creative Online Group Supervision 1 CGS1 – 10am – 12pm, Thursday 16 March, Thursday 25 May, Thursday 24 August, Thursday 23 November
Creative Online Group Supervision 2 CGS2 – 1pm – 3pm, Wed 22 March, Wed 7 June, Wed 6 September, Wed 8 November
Creative Online Group Supervision 3 CGS3 – 4pm – 6pm, Thursday 23 March, Thursday 8 June, Thursday 31 August, Thursday 9 November Capacity reached for CGS3! – please choose another group.
Due to such great feedback we are pleased to offer creative group supervision again 2023!
Each group meets for two hours, four times over the year – a total of 8hrs.
There is a maximum of 8 people per group – first 8 to register will gain a place in the group.
Each person brings a case or situation and the group reflects using a different creative tool each time.
More details will be sent out prior to the first session.
Open to supervisors, mentors, interns, chaplains, associates and pastoral care workers.
A great way to gain perspective and learn to use creative tools.
Facilitated by Susan Marcuccio
Choose the day/time that suits you best and then click here to register:
$55 for CA members per session or $200 for the four sessions
$75 for non-CA Members per session or $280 for non-CA Members for the four sessions
For more information contact [email protected]
FACE TO FACE GROUP SUPERVISION
Face to Face Group Supervision 1 FFGS1 Parramatta: 4 – 6pm, Mon 27 March, Mon 29 May 2023, Mon 21 August 2023, Mon 30 October 2023.
Face to Face Group Supervision 2 FFGS2 Newcastle: 4 – 6pm, Wed 15 March, Wed 24 May, Wed 23 August, Wed 1 November.
We are excited to be able to offer Face to Face Group Supervision for 2023!
Each group meets for two hours, four times over the year – a total of 8hrs.
There is a maximum of 8 people per group – first 8 to register will gain a place in the group.
More details will be sent out prior to the first session.
Open to Supervisors, Mentors and Interns.
Facilitated by Susan Marcuccio
Choose the location that suits you best and then click to register:
$55 for CA members per session or $200 for the four sessions
$75 for non-CA Members per session or $280 for non-CA Members for the four sessions
For more information contact [email protected]

ONLINE GROUP SUPERVISION TRAINING

Online Group Supervision Training 1 GST1 – 1 – 3pm, Thursday 23 February, Thursday 27 April, Thursday 29 June, Thursday 31 August, Thursday 23 November
Online Group Supervision Training 2 GST2 – 10am – 12pm, Wed 1 March, Wed 10 May, Wed 19 July, Wed 20 September, Wed 15 November
Online Group Supervision Training 3 GST3 – 4pm – 6pm, Wed 8 March, Wed 17 May, Wed 26 July, Wed 27 September, Wed 22 November – Capacity reached for GST3! – please choose another group.
We are delighted to offer Online Group Supervision Training for 2023!
Each group meets for two hours, five times over the year – a total of 10hrs.
There is a maximum of 8 people per group – first 8 to register will gain a place in the group.
Each time we meet we engage in group supervision but what makes this training unique is that it is fully experiential and we discuss the process of group supervision overtly as we go. So you are seeing it in action and learning as you go. If you complete the training you will receive a certificate at the end of the year.
More details will be sent out prior to the first session.
Open to Supervisors, Mentors and Intern.
Facilitated by Susan Marcuccio
Choose the day/time that suits you best and then click here to register:
$55 for CA members per session or $250 for the five sessions
$75 for non-CA Members per session or $350 for non-CA Members for the five sessions
For more information contact [email protected]
SUPPORTIVE ONLINE GROUP SUPERVISION

Engage in professional online group support for your work or ministry!
Each group meets for two hours, four times over the year – a total of 8hrs.
Maximum 8 people per group.
Find group support, encouragement, insight and perspective for your practice.
Open to supervisors, mentors, interns, chaplains, pastors, associates and pastoral care workers.
Facilitated by Recognised Supervisor, Alison Martin
Tuesdays, 10am – 12 noon
28th March
6th June
29th August
14th November
$55 for CA members per session or $200 for the four sessions
$75 for non-CA Members per session or $280 for non-CA Members for the four sessions
For more information contact [email protected]