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      Funded Placements for Supervisor Training and Refresher Masterclass

      IMPORTANT: As we're entering into the last FY of funded placements ending on 30 June 2027, there is an expectation that you will be completing the program before the end date. Please only apply if you can meet this commitment.

      The Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health (JCU) is excited to announce the opportunity to offer funded placements for our Full Training package and Masterclass workshops across Australia (our funded places are now available nation-wide for the remainder of the grant). We'd like to thank the AAPi and Southern Queensland Rural Health for their continued partnership, and the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for this opportunity for our regions. If you're interested in applying for these funded places, please complete the expression of interest below. All applications will be responded to. There can be up to a 1-2 month wait based on current program demand.

      Health Workforce Scholarship Program

      If you're an Allied Health Professional, we are partnered with Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) who is offering funded placements through our program: You may wish to consider applying for a grant through the Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP), administered by the Rural Workforce Agencies in each state and territory. The program provides funding of up to $10,000 per eligible practitioner per financial year for workshops, post-graduate qualifications, short courses, conferences, professional development requirements of the applicant’s professional registration and/or association, recognised industry skills training, travel and accommodation and more. For more information about HWSP grants, including eligibility requirements click here

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      Grant Supervisor Training Program Expression of Interest

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      Full Name Please include preferred title
      Email
      Contact Number
      Board Registration Number PsyBA Number (PSY----)
      Residential Address Area and Postcode (i.e., Longreach, 4730)
      Main Working / Practice Address This is where you work the majority of your weekly hours. Area and Postcode (i.e., Mount Isa, 4825)
      Please list all other locations you work in or provide a service to in MMM3-7 (telehealth not included) This will be regions you provide an in-person service to. Telehealth is not included. Area and Postcode (i.e., Mackay, 4740)
      Do you work in or provide services to MM3-7 regions? (only include regions you service in-person) *
      Yes for 3 or more days per week
      Yes for at least 2 days per week
      Yes at least 1 day per week
      No but I provide telehealth services for MM3-7
      No but I provide support to psychologists working in MM3-7 regions (please provide more details at the end of this questionnaire)
      No but I work in an MM2 region and I have clients from MM3-7
      No
      You can average the percentage of your time across the year or monthly basis if you do not service or support these areas weekly.
      If you're in MM1-2, will you move or begin working / servicing MM3-7 for more than 50% of your time before you finish your training? (only include regions you service in-person) *
      Yes
      No or not relevant
      You will need to provide a time estimate after enrollment and will need to confirm the change before completing our training
      Do you work for an organisation that supports clients or students/supervisees who live in rural and remote regions (MM3-7)? *
      Yes for more than 70% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 50% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 30% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 10% of clients or students/supervisees
      No
      Do you work for an organisation that supports culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients or psychology students/supervisees? *
      Yes for more than 70% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 50% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 30% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 10% of clients or students/supervisees
      No
      Do you work for an organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients or psychology students/supervisees? *
      Yes for more than 70% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 50% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 30% of clients or students/supervisees
      Yes for more than 10% of clients or students/supervisees
      No
      If you replied yes to any of the three questions above, please list any further information or circumstances you believe is relevant
      Which of these diversity groups do you belong to (if any)? *
      Aboriginal
      Torres Strait Islander
      Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
      LGBTQI+
      Other Diversity Group (please provide details in the textbox near the end of this form)
      None of the above
      Prefer not to say
      Please note: The list above is not a comprehensive list of diversity groups, but a list of diversity groups being targeted through this funding. Not belonging to a diversity group will not preclude you from being considered for the grant. This information forms a part of our funding reporting requirements.
      Please select the type of work place your main employment is in *
      Publicly Funded Hospital and Health Service
      Another Government Service (this includes public universities)
      Non-Government Organisation
      Not For Profit Organisation
      Private Practice or other Self-Employment
      Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service
      Other
      This is where you work the majority of your weekly hours
      Do you work in any other services? Please select any that apply *
      Publicly Funded Hospital and Health Service
      Another Government Service (this includes public universities)
      Non-Government Organisation
      Not For Profit Organisation
      Private Practice or other Self-Employment
      Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service
      Other
      I don't work in any other workplace
      Tell us how you found out about our program (or who you are applying from) Please list the main partner who told you about our program.
      If you selected "Other" above, please fill out your answer in this text box
      If you are not successful in the first round of funded places, did you want to go on our wait list? *
      Yes
      No
      This includes people in regions other than Queensland
      What training did you want to be funded for? *
      Masterclasses for Experienced Supervisors
      Full Training for New Supervisors
      Please list any extra information or circumstances you'd like us to take into account
      It is an expectation that you will complete either the Full Training for New Supervisors or the Masterclass within 12 months of receiving a funded place. By clicking I agree on the box below, you acknowledge that this is a requirement of the funded place and that you may need to refund the cost of the training if you do not successfully complete. *
      I agree
      I do not agree
      We are a very supportive program, and are available throughout your time with us to assist you in meeting these requirements.
      Please verify and confirm that you are eligible to attending our training. The Psychology Board of Australia requires you to have held General Registration for at least 2.5 years before commencing supervisor training. Additionally, you need to have held General Registration for at least 3 years before you can apply to the Board to be a Board approved supervisor. It is important to understand that the date of general registration may not be the date of first registration published on the Boards website. If you are unsure of what date you first achieved General Registration, you can refer to communications the Board would have sent you, or you can contact the Board and request this information. Masterclass courses are available to registered supervisors and can be completed at any time, as long as you complete at least one Masterclass every five years. *
      I understand and confirm I'm eligible for my registration
      I understand and acknowledge I'm not yet eligible for my registration
      If you're not yet eligible but would like to put in an EoI early, please select the second option and include your information and date of eligibility in the textbox above.

      Bursary Application

      We have bursaries available to psychologists who are not able to access paid leave to attend the two day Part 2 workshop or the one day Masterclass workshop. If you’re working for an NGO, not-for-profit, private practice, aboriginal health organisation, or other service that is unable to pay for your time off work, you are eligible to apply for a bursary. We are giving priority to psychologists in MMM3-7 regions, CALD organisations, ACCHO's, and psychologists supporting diversity groups and MMM3-7 regions. If you are a psychologist who belongs to a diversity group you are also encouraged to apply. The value of the bursary is $400 for the one day Masterclass and $800 for the two day Part 2 workshop. We will let you know of the outcome of your application for a bursary within four weeks of your application. Please note that you will be answering some similar questions in your application as the bursary information is stored separately. If you believe you are eligible for a bursary, please complete the Bursary Application Form: https://jcu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LCmvVGf3URpVwa
      Please confirm whether you will be applying for a bursary *
      Yes (please click on Bursary Application Form below or the link above to submit your application)
      No

      Confirmation

      Please review your answers for accuracy and completeness. By clicking on the submit button below you are confirming that all details you have provided are true and correct. We will be giving priority to psychologists who live in or service MM3-7 regions in-person for at least 50% of their work. You may be asked to provide evidence of your work in MM3-7 regions if you are in a MM1-2 region and have stated you service MM3-7 regions for more than 50% of your work.

      BURSARY APPLICATION FORM     Check your MMM Location

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