Feel supported from day one with Play Partners Graduate Accelerator Program
Play Partners Graduate Accelerator Program is a structured, supportive development pathway that helps early career therapists transition from university learning into confident, safe, independent clinical practitioners.
Why do we offer a Graduate Accelerator Program?
Our graduate accelerator program provides:
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Clear staged expectations aligned with competency growth
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Protected supervision time (individual + group)
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Progressive caseload building with KPIs matched to readiness
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Core competencies and administrative skills training
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Early targeted Professional Development that supports essential learnings for working with children and families.
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Regular feedback meachisms to support reflective practice
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Professional identity formation within a multidisciplinary team
What should you expect from the program?
Our graduate accelerator program is designed to reduce overwhelm and ensure you develop strong foundations in documentation, clinical reasoning, child centered and trauma responsive practice.
Week 1
Expectations
You spend your week exploring Clare and the surrounding areas.
Week 2
Expectations
KPIs
Getting to know the workplace and team.
Meeting your first clients (up to 5).
Individual Supervision
Meeting your individual supervisor.
Training
Staff induction training and Cliniko.
Week 3
Expectations
Finding your footing.
KPIs
Meeting your first clients (up to 5).
Individual Supervision
First individual supervision session.
Training
Mandatory training.
Week 4
Expectation
Finding your footing.
KPIs
Meeting clients (up to 3 per day).
Individual Supervision
Third individual supervision session.
Group Supervision
First group supervision.
Training
Mandatory training cont.
Additional Comments
Group supervision will fall in one of the first four weeks.
Month 2
Expectation
Asking lots of questions.
KPIs
15 clients per week.
Individual Supervision
Once per week.
Group Supervision
Once every four weeks.
Training
Clinical observations / peer shadowing.
Month 3
Expectation
Questions continue.
KPIs
15 clients per week.
Individual Supervision
Once per week.
Group Supervision
Once every four weeks.
Training
Clinical observation / peer shadowing.
PD: COS training or Marte Meo or other accessible attachment theory based training.
Months 4-6
Expectation
Developing confidence.
KPIs
15 clients per week.
Individual Supervision
Once every week.
Group Supervision
Once every four weeks.
Training
ACF – The Neurobiology of Complex Trauma – one day
Additional Comments
PR&D to determine training/support for months 6-12
Months 6-12
Expectation
​I’m a supported early clinician, always curious, always learning.
KPIs
15 - 20 clients per week.
Individual Supervision
Once per fortnight.
Group Supervision
Once every four weeks.
Training
As determined at PR&D.
Year 2
Expectation
I am confident I can do my job with support.
KPIs
20 clients per week.
Individual Supervision
Once per fortnight.
Group Supervision
Once every four weeks.
Training
What additional learning do I need to do my job well?
Training to align.
Additional Comments
Opportunity to explore student supervision, delivering group programs, educating other professionals.
Why choose our Graduate Accelerator Program?
Our Graduate Accelerator Program is designed to provide you with a clear structure to inform your first two years of clinical practice, so that by the end of the program you have essential education and skills to work in paediatrics and disability with confidence.
We'd love to meet you!
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