Health condition declaration on WHV

[Guest Wandering Bear]

Hi all.

 

I am currently receiving some help from a user in this forum (thanks Ramot) for the issue i am to about explain, but due to time constraints, i thought id better exhaust all resources...

 

Again: I'm an epileptic that's looking to attain a WHV for this summer. Now as i have previously explained to Ramot; the on-line visa application form contains no section that directly asks if one has a medical condition. The closest the form comes to asking about health is "During your proposed stay in Australia, do you expect to incur medical costs, or require treatment or medical follow up for:".

 

As it stands, for my condition, i would say no.

 

It asks whether or not you have TB and if you'll be visiting certain institutions, all to which i said no.

 

Now i understand that it is entirely possible that i can complete the form as it is and not declare i have epilepsy, however, many have advised me to be upfront with the Australian government, in case my failure to declare my health condition comes back to haunt me later down the line (if i wanted to move Aus permanently for example).

 

Im fine with declaring that i have epilepsy. So, my question(s) is this: Do i really need to declare my health condition for this visa and if yes, how so?

 

Thanks all!!!

[ramot 7,018]

Hi, have sent you 2 pms, hopefully they have come through.

[_shel 281]

I'd say decalre it if it asks. It really could come back to haunt you if you wish to apply for another visa later. Really dont think it is a big issue. I have epilepsy, have had major brain surgery for it and take epilepsy meds daily. I would also say no I dont expect to incur costs because I know how to manage my condition and would also tell people I am with not to take me the docs or call an ambulance if I had a seizure because it really is not needed, I just need my bed. But I would expect to need treatment, medication for which you'd pay for!

 

As you can see from my sig I have recently validate my visa. I had to get an additional medical report for that. Although it was from my own neurologist and I didnt have to pay for it, it just added some time to the processing.

 

One final thing. I would advise that apart from very basic advice such as mine and other board posts not to take formal advice from someone who is not a qualified migration agent. If you are very worried about the health aspect you should consult someone who has the qualifications and expertise in such issues such as George Lombard (can be found posting on here).

[Guest guest36187]

Be upfront. I am epileptic too. It is an unpredictable illness and u cant for certain say that you wont have medical costs