Vicki Carrick 28/4/26 Vicki Carrick 28/4/26

What I’ve learnt as a Supervisor

After years as an external supervisor, Vicki Carrick shares key insights: supervision isn't about giving answers but guiding reflection, psychological safety is essential, and external supervision provides the freedom for honest, critical thinking. She highlights the importance of acknowledging the emotional load of social work, balancing support with challenge, and treating supervision as a safeguard, not an optional extra.

What I’ve learnt as a Supervisor

I would like to acknowledge the traditions and culture of the Turrbal and Jagera People, the First Peoples of meanjin (Brisbane), and to recognise their connection to land, water and community. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.