We provide high-level, independent psychological assessments specifically tailored to the statutory requirements of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. Our reports bridge the gap between complex trauma clinical theory and the practical, evidence-based recommendations required by legal decision-makers. Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCA): In-depth analysis of a parent’s ability to meet the safety and developmental needs of the child. • Evaluation of restoration potential, including "willingness and capacity to change" and the impact of intergenerational trauma or substance use. • The Cultural Lens: We assess capacity within the context of kinship and community, ensuring that Western parenting models are not unfairly applied to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families. Carer Capacity & Suitability Assessments: Comprehensive evaluation of a foster or kinship carer’s ability to provide a safe and consistent environment for children in care. • Assessment of placement stability and the carer’s capacity to support the child’s cultural and familial identity. Comprehensive Assessments of the Child: Diagnostic Deep-Dives: Assessing for ADHD, Autism, FASD, and Developmental Trauma. SEWB Framework: Utilising the Social and Emotional Wellbeing framework to ensure the child’s connection to country, culture, and community is prioritized in the formulation.

• Assessment of: • Court Support Assessments • FASD • Intellectual Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Neuropsychological Assessments • Forensic Assessments • Comprehensive assessments that consider the impact of trauma and the child's cultural background. • Utilisation of culturally sensitive assessment tools and techniques. • Focus on identifying strengths and needs to inform tailored intervention plans.

FASD is a condition which impacts a number of areas of executive and neurocognitive functioning, as well as the possibility of physical differences such as facial features or abnormalities in other parts of the body. We have over 10 years experience working with children, young people, and adults, who either have confirmed diagnoses, or are suspected of having FASD. We are able to provide a multi-assessment approach, and collaborate with other allied health professional (paediatricians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists) in order to conduct a comprehensive FASD to assessment. It is extremely important that FASD is diagnosed (or ruled out) as early as possible. Knowing about this can change the course of the intervention a child or adult requires, and can assist with NDIS and other funding bodies to help support people in the best way possible.

• Individual therapy tailored to address the specific needs of children and young people with complex trauma histories. • Utilisation of evidence-based modalities, including: • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Parts work (Internal Family Systems) • Psychodynamic psychotherapy • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) • A focus on building resilience, fostering secure attachments, and promoting emotional regulation.

We offer formal trainings, parent coaching, and individual sessions to foster carers around Australia. Each psychologist at Jigsaw has extensive experience working with children in OOHC and their carers, with over 15 years across clinicians working for the department and other NGO's. As part of this work, each of the team have worked extensively with both short-term and long-term foster carers, guardians, and adoptive parents. This allows us to approach parent coaching and training from a place of understanding the children, young people, and the system; from a place of empathy; and with highly practical and evidence-based strategies for carers. Formal trainings we offer: (https://www.jigsawpsych.com.au/post/foster-carer-support-and-training) • Reparative Parenting • Trauma: Understanding Trauma and How to Work With It • Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) • Cultural Awareness for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People • Behaviour Support for Children and Young People in OOHC • See this article for details on each of these trainings Individual Support: (https://www.jigsawpsych.com.au/post/foster-carer-support-and-training) We highly recommend foster carers obtaining individual support and parent coaching for the wonderful and often complex children they are caring for and parenting. We use these sessions to provide psychoeducation on trauma and the OOHC system; understand the functions of your child's behaviour and what they are trying to communicate to you; and provide evidence-based and practical strategies to support healing, connection, and positive behaviour. Please read this article (https://www.jigsawpsych.com.au/post/foster-carer-support-and-traininghttps://www.jigsawpsych.com.au/post/foster-carer-support-and-training)for more information on our foster care support and training, or contact us (https://www.jigsawpsych.com.au/contact-us)for more information or to book training or some sessions.

Workshops and training sessions designed to enhance understanding of trauma, cultural responsiveness, and the unique needs of children and young people in OOHC. For example: • Understanding the impact of trauma and OOHC • Trauma informed behaviour support • Problematic and harmful sexualised behaviour (PHSB) • Managing staff experiencing vicarious trauma (VC)

Assistance in the creation of trauma informed services.