Supervision and Professional Development in Social Work Practice

Amanda M. Nickson is a social worker and runs her own business, Hope and Believe Solutions (formerly Interactive Solutions), https: //www.amandanickson.com.au/ in professional supervision, training and organisational consultancy. She has many years of experience as a supervisor and has worked in numerous roles which have included positions with government, non-government organisations, private practice and academia. She is passionate about good supervision being available to all social workers and human services workers.

Margaret Anne Carter is a respected academic, researcher and practitioner in counsellor education, serving as Discipline Lead and Course Coordinator of the Masters of Guidance and Counselling. As a multi-award-winning educator and Senior Fellow of Advance Higher Education, she brings extensive expertise in innovative teaching and curriculum design. She is a strong advocate for mental health in higher education and passionate about delivering quality outcomes for future counsellors. With a career marked by leadership roles and a strong publication record, she remains actively engaged in research and supervision, contributing meaningfully to the field.

Abraham Francis is the Discipline Lead in Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, at the University of Notre Dame, Australia. He has established international partnerships and research collaborations with various universities and agencies and has contributed extensively to the social work profession. He has received many awards for his outstanding contribution to Social Work Education. He is also a certified Chief Wellbeing Officer from World Happiness Foundation, USA.