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Forensic Psychological Services<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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We provide forensic assessments and reports. A forensic assessment and report is based on the quality of the information that is accessed from multiple sources, including family, medical and mental health records, reports and files relating to any time served in detention, criminal records, employment records, psychological testing (where appropriate), school records (where appropriate), and other relevant information.<\/p>\n

The information gathered is combined with the relevant research to form an opinion that is useful and well supported. We provide comprehensive, semi-structured clinical and
forensic interview, as well as the administration of a range of appropriate psychometric instruments relevant for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n

At Psychcentral, our culturally-responsive, specialist psychologists: forensic<\/strong>
psychologists, clinical psychologists, and clinical neuropsychologists<\/strong> can provide a
wide range of comprehensive forensic assessments and reports.:<\/p>\n

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1. Forensic Services (Criminal)<\/h4>\n

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• Forensic assessments for criminal matters<\/li>\n
• Assessments for worker\u2019s compensation and the Motor Accident Authority<\/li>\n
• Immigration assessments including refugee status<\/li>\n
• Section 14 of the Mental Health Act Assessments<\/li>\n
• Expert Witness Psychological Reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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  • Competency issues (to stand trial)<\/li>\n
  • Pre-sentencing and sentencing evaluations<\/li>\n
  • Neuropsychological assessments<\/li>\n
  • Assessment of malingering and psychopathy<\/li>\n
  • ADHD & Malingering<\/li>\n
  • Violence risk\/re-offending<\/li>\n
  • Assessment of Malingering<\/li>\n
  • Availability of psychological support for legal counsel<\/li>\n
  • Offender management<\/li>\n
  • Victims of crime<\/li>\n
  • Adult and juvenile homicide<\/li>\n
  • Doli incapax matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    2. Civil Forensic<\/h4>\n

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    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder<\/li>\n
    • Sexual harassment, hostile workplace issues,<\/li>\n
    • Impact from trauma<\/li>\n
    • Personal injury \u2013 WorkCover NSW, CTP<\/li>\n
    • Psychological autopsies<\/li>\n
    • Consequences from single event trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      3. Forensic Services (Family)<\/h4>\n

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      • Forensic assessments for criminal matters\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Assessments for worker\u2019s compensation and the Motor Accident Authority\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Immigration assessments including refugee status\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Section 14 of the Mental Health Act Assessments<\/li>\n
      • Expert Witness Psychological Reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Competency issues (to stand trial)<\/li>\n
        • Pre-sentencing and sentencing evaluations<\/li>\n
        • Neuropsychological assessments\u00a0<\/li>\n
        • Assessment of malingering and psychopathy<\/li>\n
        • ADHD & Malingering<\/li>\n
        • Violence risk\/re-offending<\/li>\n
        • Assessment of Malingering<\/li>\n
        • Availability of psychological support for legal counsel<\/li>\n
        • Offender management<\/li>\n
        • Victims of crime<\/li>\n
        • Adult and juvenile homicide<\/li>\n
        • Doli incapax matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          4. Forensic Services (Civil)<\/h4>\n

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          • General Mental Health Assessments<\/li>\n
          • Psychological assessment to hold a firearms licence<\/li>\n
          • Psychological fitness to retain a motor vehicle licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Sexual harassment, hostile workplace issues, bullying<\/li>\n
            • Personal injury \u2013 WorkCover, CTP<\/li>\n
            • Review of NDIS Diagnostic Considerations<\/li>\n
            • Administrative Appeals Tribunal Psychological Assessments<\/li>\n
            • Psychological autopsies<\/li>\n
            • Consequences from single event trauma<\/li>\n
            • Competency issues (Guardianship orders)<\/li>\n
            • Personality assessments<\/li>\n
            • Impact from trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              5. Immigration \/ Citizenship<\/h4>\n

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              • Political Asylum assessments (Psychological)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Australian Citizenship Test Exemption (Mental incapacity)<\/li>\n
                • Visa Matters – Psychological Impact (Carer Visa \/ Spouse Visa etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  6. Forensic Consultation Services<\/h4>\n

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                  • Review psychological evaluations, reports and case consultation<\/li>\n
                  • Independent psychological assessments<\/li>\n
                  • Assessment and management of individuals at-risk of politically motivated violence<\/li>\n
                  • Forensic emotions, deception, investigative interviewing, negotiations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Fees for specialist psychologist forensic services<\/h4>\n

                    Individualised fees for each service apply <\/em>depending on the time required and the nature of the assessment and report, and reading material. Please contact us for further details.<\/em><\/p>\n

                    50% of fees are required before the first appointment in preparation for the comprehensive assessment Failure to attend the first session results on payment cost to be made for the number of hours booked for the initial session.<\/p>\n

                    Specialist psychologist forensic psychological reports, assessment can between 2 to 6 hours and appointments may be spread over different days. The timeframe for child and family assessments varies on the matter.<\/p>\n

                    Any urgent court\/medico-legal reports requested within 7-14 days can be arranged, subject to availability. Given the volume of referrals, please note there is an additional 50% fee of the original cost involved for urgent reports.<\/p>\n

                    Payment for your report is made\u00a0prior to the assessment<\/u>\u00a0by EFTPOS, cash, or bank transfer. Please note that reports are released after full payment has been received.\u00a0<\/p>\n

                    Please note:<\/u><\/strong> If you require a report for court, please ensure you\u2019re your solicitor, emails a letter of instruction and \/or queries directly to us. We will not start any court report without a l<\/strong>etter of instruction and \/ or requests.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    How are assessments conducted? <\/p>\n<\/h5>\n

                    Clients being assessed will be required to attend assessment interviews (by Telehealth or in person) to answer questions about:<\/p>\n

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                    • personal background<\/li>\n
                    • the matter<\/li>\n
                    • mental health questionnaires \/ psychometric and standardised tests<\/li>\n
                    • reading collateral material \/ reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      In the event a client may have difficulties with reading, writing, speaking, the assessment process, or the English language, support will be offered.<\/p>\n

                      An interpreter service using TIS can be arranged here for a client\u2019s booking: https:\/\/www.tisnational.gov.au\/Help-using-TIS-National-services\/Contact-TIS-National.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

                      We may be able to arrange this at no cost to the client under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n

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                      If you are looking for a\u00a0specialist psychologist<\/strong>\u00a0in Australia skilled in\u00a0evidence-based assessments, diagnostics, and working with individuals from culturally-diverse backgrounds,<\/strong>\u00a0please use our\u00a0enquiry form below<\/strong>\u00a0and we will help recommend the best-suited\u00a0specialist psychologist<\/strong> for your needs. To make a booking,\u00a0fill in the form here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or give us a call us on\u00a01300 856 779<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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