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2 hours ago, Southlander said:

Ours were done in the UK, and as we had minors we were asked to sign, complete pre-medical forms for them. Among the many questions, one directly asks if they have/display any physical or mental conditions that will inhibit them to function without help which includes global development delay. This is a straight yes no answer. If all tests are performed to an exacting standard, this is where it will be assessed. 

Unfortunately I cannot seen how this element will be ignored and you just have to go through with it or make other plans. 

On another note I was aware about the 10 year rule for a child born in oz, but cannot see how you get to stay in australia for 10 years on temp visas, so that would be an extremely long shot...

All the best. 

Thank you,

Yes it seems if this question is included in a premedical then we will have to disclose our concerns.

As his father is a New Zealand citizen, my child is on a NZ scv (temp visa). This would mean that he can stay in Aus indefinitely and will be granted citizenship when turns 10. However without PR he is not entitled to support should he end up with an ASD diagnosis.

On 01/01/2021 at 18:08, gaia said:

In our experience the tests on the children were perfunctory, and purely physical. The doctor pretty much just looked in their ears their eyes and checked knee reflexes. He didn’t ask them any questions at all and our children were older. 60 seconds exam if that.

Thank you Gaia,

This sounds really promising. 

Do you remember if the doctor asks the parents general questions about the health of the children? I guess I am thinking that if they ask if he is showing any signs of developmental delay or not hitting general milestones then we would be obliged to tell them about the speech therapy.

47 minutes ago, NicF said:

I've never heard that before.  Have you got a link?

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-text/eplus/Pages/elp-h0695.aspx

16 minutes ago, NicF said:

Why would your son be given citizenship when he turns 10?

Because he was born here.

If a child is born in Australia and lives here for 10 years the child becomes an Australian citizen on their 10th birthday.

1 hour ago, Quoll said:

You'd probably better not hide the fact that he sees a speech pathologist.  They may well ask for a copy of any assessments the SP might have done and if the SP indicates that there is a below average communication skills then they may ask for a follow up.  If you deliberately withhold information and that is discovered that could be an issue. The doctors arent stupid and developmental delays are an expensive area of concern so they will be keeping an eye out and a non verbal 2.5 year old could raise flags for them.  Or you might just be super lucky and nobody mentions anything.

Thank you Quoll,

We certainly won’t lie if they ask any specific questions, we just didn’t plan on volunteering any information that may potentially cause refusal, especially as he has not had an official diagnosis.

I guess we are just frustrated that our son will be given citizenship when he turns 10 as he was born here. Yet he may be refused PR now.

I was wondering if anyone can advise what tests are carried out on children under 5 at the medical?

I have a 2.5 year old who was born in Australia and is showing signs of developmental delay ( not socialising or responding to name, no words). He sees a speech therapist but we are holding out getting him assessed for ASD until we apply for PR.

Our GP and paediatrician has advised just not to volunteer any information and to just bring along an iPad for him and say he’s shy. 

Just wondering what specifically the doctor will do or questions they ask and if it’s likely to be flagged?

It’s such a huge cost to be rejected.

Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.