Forensic Report Fees
Forensic Assessments & Report
The standard forensic psychological assessment includes an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and report preparation.
Fee $3,000.00 (incl GST)
(if a specialised risk assessment is required an additional fee will apply per assessment)
FCG also continue to provide Victorian Legal Aid (VLA) assessments and reports as well as other third-party funded assessments (WorkCover/TAC) to service the community, often including those with complex issues, disadvantage, and marginalisation. However, time and resources required to complete a comprehensive forensic assessment including psychometric testing has resulted in a special disbursement to be arranged. Please contact us to arrange a quote for VLA lodgement.
Institutional Abuse or Personal Injury Claim (Medicolegal) Assessments & Report
The assessment includes an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and comprehensive report preparation.
Fee $3,500.00 (incl GST)
Family Law Matters (single expert witness) / Family Court Assessment & Report
The assessment includes an extensive consultation with a number of parties involved in the case, and comprehensive report preparation.
Single expert witness cases
Fee $3,500.00 (inc GST) per parent
Specialised risk assessments
More serious or complex offences (stalking, violent, or sexual offences) attract a higher rate due to extended testing and reporting required.
The standard forensic psychological assessment includes an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and report preparation.
Fee $3,000.00 (incl GST)
(if a specialised risk assessment is required an additional fee will apply per assessment)
FCG also continue to provide Victorian Legal Aid (VLA) assessments and reports as well as other third-party funded assessments (WorkCover/TAC) to service the community, often including those with complex issues, disadvantage, and marginalisation. However, time and resources required to complete a comprehensive forensic assessment including psychometric testing has resulted in a special disbursement to be arranged. Please contact us to arrange a quote for VLA lodgement.
Institutional Abuse or Personal Injury Claim (Medicolegal) Assessments & Report
The assessment includes an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and comprehensive report preparation.
Fee $3,500.00 (incl GST)
Family Law Matters (single expert witness) / Family Court Assessment & Report
The assessment includes an extensive consultation with a number of parties involved in the case, and comprehensive report preparation.
Single expert witness cases
Fee $3,500.00 (inc GST) per parent
Specialised risk assessments
More serious or complex offences (stalking, violent, or sexual offences) attract a higher rate due to extended testing and reporting required.
Payment Policy
All private fees are payable in full seven (7) business days prior to the assessment date (except where funded by a third-party organisation ie. VLA funded matters)
Reports will not be released to legal counsel prior to full payment being received.
Please contact us to discuss your individual case for fees for other criminal or civil matters, as this will vary dependent on complexity of case.
Reports will not be released to legal counsel prior to full payment being received.
Please contact us to discuss your individual case for fees for other criminal or civil matters, as this will vary dependent on complexity of case.
Cancellation Policy
Our team requires 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
This cancellation policy is necessary as it allows us to offer the appointment time to another client who may be on a waiting list for an earlier appointment.
Any cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance of an appointment may be charged at the full fee as it is unlikely we are able to allocate this time to another client.
Cancelled appointments adversely affect three people:
1. The client who has cancelled is affected as it delays their treatment and progress.
2. Another client who is on the waiting list to see the psychologist urgently is affected as they could have benefited from your appointment time.
3. The psychologist suffers a loss of time having prepared for the session after hours, and also loses income in the event the appointment cannot be filled by another client.
This cancellation policy is necessary as it allows us to offer the appointment time to another client who may be on a waiting list for an earlier appointment.
Any cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance of an appointment may be charged at the full fee as it is unlikely we are able to allocate this time to another client.
Cancelled appointments adversely affect three people:
1. The client who has cancelled is affected as it delays their treatment and progress.
2. Another client who is on the waiting list to see the psychologist urgently is affected as they could have benefited from your appointment time.
3. The psychologist suffers a loss of time having prepared for the session after hours, and also loses income in the event the appointment cannot be filled by another client.
Treatment Fees
Standard Consultation
Forensic Psychologist (Registrar or Full) - $230.00 per session*
Consultant Psychologist (General Registration) - $200.00 per session*
Provisional Psychologist (if available) - Reduced Fee
*Fees are based on a standard 50-minute standard consultation
Medicare rebates are only available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral (please see Referrals for further information). Note that reports are not eligible for Medicare rebate, nor are in-custody clients.
Treatment Attendance/Reports
3 Tier Treatment Report:
Attendance Letter - No Charge - appointment dates and confirmation of attendance.
Brief treatment report - less than 6 sessions - $330 (incl. GST) - outlining attendance, presenting symptoms, and treatment plan.
Comprehensive treatment report - 6 or more sessions - $550 (incl. GST) - full comprehensive report regarding clients symptoms, diagnosis, engagement/progress in treatment, and ongoing treatment plan.
Forensic Psychologist (Registrar or Full) - $230.00 per session*
Consultant Psychologist (General Registration) - $200.00 per session*
Provisional Psychologist (if available) - Reduced Fee
*Fees are based on a standard 50-minute standard consultation
Medicare rebates are only available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral (please see Referrals for further information). Note that reports are not eligible for Medicare rebate, nor are in-custody clients.
Treatment Attendance/Reports
3 Tier Treatment Report:
Attendance Letter - No Charge - appointment dates and confirmation of attendance.
Brief treatment report - less than 6 sessions - $330 (incl. GST) - outlining attendance, presenting symptoms, and treatment plan.
Comprehensive treatment report - 6 or more sessions - $550 (incl. GST) - full comprehensive report regarding clients symptoms, diagnosis, engagement/progress in treatment, and ongoing treatment plan.
ADHD Psychometric Testing
$2,500.00 (inc GST) inclusive of report
(includes a standard consultation prior to testing to complete a comprehensive interview to inform the assessment).
Private health insurance may also provide rebates dependent on your cover. Please check with your health fund. Health care card holders may request consideration for reduced rates via their GP.
(includes a standard consultation prior to testing to complete a comprehensive interview to inform the assessment).
Private health insurance may also provide rebates dependent on your cover. Please check with your health fund. Health care card holders may request consideration for reduced rates via their GP.