CatholicCare Victoria Approved to Deliver 350 National 5+1 Supervision Scholarships Through to 2029
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A major expansion of supervised training pathways for provisional psychologists has been announced, with CatholicCare Victoria confirming 350 additional funded scholarships for the 5+1 internship program across 2026 to 2029, now available nationally.
The initiative forms part of the Australian Government funded Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages – Supporting Provisional Psychologists to Practice program and reflects a continued commitment to strengthening Australia’s psychology workforce by expanding access to structured, high-quality supervised training pathways at scale.
Since its establishment in 2024, the partnership between CatholicCare Victoria and Provisional Psychologist Hub has supported more than 120 scholarship participants, with consistently strong completion outcomes across the 5+1 internship pathway.
Originally designed for 98 places delivered between 2024 and 2027, the CatholicCare Victoria Supervision Scholarship program expanded by a further 28 places in response to strong demand and demonstrated success, with all additional places filled in record time. To date, 40% of scholarship candidates have successfully completed the program, directly contributing to workforce capacity across the sector.
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General Manager of Operations at Provisional Psychologist Hub, Erin Collins, said:
“What has stood out most throughout this program has been the consistently positive feedback from supervisees, who describe feeling genuinely supported, well-guided, and more confident as they progress through their internship journey. This reflects the strength of the CatholicCare Victoria team and their commitment to high-quality service delivery, as well as their willingness to collaborate closely with Provisional Psychologist Hub. It has been a genuine partnership focused on creating the best possible outcomes for both practitioners and the communities they go on to serve.”
— Erin Collins
Provisional Psychologist Hub Director Susie Upton noted the strength of the model and its outcomes since inception:
“CatholicCare Victoria’s commitment to strengthening the psychology workforce has been outstanding. Since the beginning of this program, we have seen their initiative directly contribute to the successful progression of provisional psychologists into general registration, with 80% of completed scholarship candidates now fully registered and stepping into roles that are helping to address critical workforce shortages. Their willingness to invest in a structured, high-support model has made a tangible difference to both practitioners and the communities they go on to serve.”
— Susie Upton
The continuation of the CatholicCare Victoria Supervision Scholarship program through to 2029, with its expansion to national availability, is a very positive development. It strengthens access to supported supervision pathways across the sector and provides greater certainty and opportunity for provisional psychologists and organisations alike moving forward.
The CatholicCare Victoria Supervision Scholarship is designed for provisional psychologists undertaking 30 or more hours of psychological practice per week and intending to complete the 5+1 pathway within a 12-month timeframe.
It provides structured supervision, targeted training, professional resources, and ongoing support that exceeds minimum internship requirements, with a strong focus on clarity, accessibility, and successful completion outcomes.
Supervision services for the scholarship program are delivered exclusively by Provisional Psychologist Hub through a partnership established in 2024. Since commencement, the collaboration has supported more than 120 participants and contributed to strong internship completion outcomes and workforce development nationally.
Successful scholarship recipients will receive a Platinum Membership with Provisional Psychologist Hub, including:
- Up to 84 hours of individual supervision
- Up to 12 hours of group supervision
- Primary and secondary supervisors
- National Psychology Exam training
- Professional development resources and workshops
- Access to psychometric assessment tools
Supervision is delivered at a frequency of 2 hours per week across 48 weeks, or until general registration is achieved within the 12-month internship period.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Be undertaking a 5+1 internship
- Hold current provisional psychologist registration
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Undertake 30 or more hours of psychological practice per week
Preference may be given to applicants who:
- Identify as First Nations and/or from CALD backgrounds
- Work in MMM3–7 regional or rural locations
- Are employed in high-needs service settings
CatholicCare Victoria is a participant of CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania (CCVT) and delivers this program as part of its broader commitment to strengthening access to supervised psychology training pathways across Australia.
Further information regarding applications, scholarship intakes, and eligibility criteria is available here: https://www.provisionalpsych.com.au/supervisionscholarships
CatholicCare Victoria is a participant of CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania (CCVT) and is providing this service on behalf of CCVT.
This Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages - Supporting Provisional Psychologists to Practice program received grant funding from the Australian Government.
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