family of five Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Has anyone been turned done at the medical stage? Just wondering what kind of medical issues might mean 'they' won't let people into Oz? None of my family have a chronic condition, but my kids do visit A and E a fair bit and I have suffered from a collapsed lung in the past, although have had surgery to repair it. What could we be turn down for medical wise, or if any restrictions might be placed on our visa? Given the seeming lack of visa's and the doctors able to perform medicals recently cut, is this another way to cull those who want to go to Oz?:unsure: Tina, Family of Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest smileykylie Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 i think they look at chronic illness or disability that may cost the aust government money - or stops you from working and relying on the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bootco Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 From what I can gather you would have to be pretty much a physical wreck to fail a medical. They are extremely concerned about T.B obviously but any other condition that is unlikely to cost the Australian government $10000 in the first few years of your residency would not necessarily bar you, so I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family of five Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Thanks Bootco and Smileykylie Im feeling a bit better about it all now. Tina xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I failed a medical - I am in my 30s and have a condition which causes no difficulty now but may do in old age. However, I was told a few weeks later that this decision had been overturned by the Chief Medical Officer. Truly, it can happen and it can be for something which might seem innocuous. If you have a condition which could be a worry, get as much info as possible up front from your specialist to include with your medical forms (give them to the panel doctor) and if it includes a letter which says that your condition will cost £few over the next 5-10 years then so much the better. The Medical Officers are interested in prognosis and costs to the community (medical and social) over a 5 year period. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzieland Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I agree with Proud Pom As I said before get your doc to write a detailed report. In that, he can explain the illness in detail, your situation with the illness and treatment that you have taken to help you and further treatment (if required). If there is no further treatment, he can write that down and your condition at the present day. If there are any further costs involved for the future, he can mention that in his report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleW Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My partner's specialist wrote a great letter giving details of her latest treatment and expected prognosis. The best thing about it is that they stated should she relapse or require further treatment to do with her stem cell transplant, which was over 2 years ago, she would be repatriated to England immediately at no cost to the Australian government. We just hope the letter does the trick in allying any fears of the Chief Medical Officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gollywobbler Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Has anyone been turned done at the medical stage? Just wondering what kind of medical issues might mean 'they' won't let people into Oz? None of my family have a chronic condition, but my kids do visit A and E a fair bit and I have suffered from a collapsed lung in the past, although have had surgery to repair it. What could we be turn down for medical wise, or if any restrictions might be placed on our visa? Given the seeming lack of visa's and the doctors able to perform medicals recently cut, is this another way to cull those who want to go to Oz?:unsure: Tina, Family of Five Hi Tina Please stop worrying! Lots of people "do not meet" the Health requirement for migration and it happens for a big variety of reasons. However it does NOT happen for nothing more than a few biffs and bangs plus a collapsed lung a few years ago which has not been causing any problems ever since. Cheers Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks Bootco and Smileykylie Im feeling a bit better about it all now. Tina xx Hi just seen your post. My oh chris (theonetruechris) had a heart attack 4 yrs ago, before coming out here. we did the medicals for the 457 and it went to the panel drs and was approved. He has just had his medical done again for the PR, again went to the panel drs but was passed. One of the nurses at work found she had heart conditions when she had her medical and had to have treatment - shes over here as going fine. What they look at is ongoing medical conditions that are likely to cost more than $21k. if you need medical treatment or care that will cost more than this then they may question it and it will have to go to the panel. Its defiantely something you worry about in this process, probably more than the app itself. please dont worry and if something comes up then look into it and see if it can be rectified. in relation to your lung op. it may be worth getting a report from GP to say it is resolved with no ongoing issues (if thats the case) just to reassure the assessing visa dr. good luck kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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