Under the Children & Young People (Safety) Act 2017 , any person employed in a children's residential facility established or licensed by the Department of Child protection must undergo a psychological assessment to determine that person's risk level and suitability. Paradigm Assessments Pty Ltd offer this service.
The assessment involves both psychometric testing and a forensic interview to explore potential risk factors and mitigating factors for individuals applying to work with vulnerable children and young people and / or to determine an person's suitability for safeguarding children and young people.
