Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Australia
Reload this Page >

2 kids with medical conditions??

2 kids with medical conditions??

Old Sep 25th 2006, 6:22 am
  #1  
Just Joined
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7
Britzy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default 2 kids with medical conditions??

Hello,

I pass the points needed for skilled worker to emigrate to Austaralia with my family.

However I have two kids who have medical conditions.

One child aged eight was diagnosed out of the blue in March with Epilepsy and takes tablets but is otherwise fit and healthy and doing great at school. Her Epilepsy is now under control.

Another child aged 9half has a rare condition called Mastocytosis. It means you can have reactions to triggers a bit like allergies but can be more serious. He is on several tablets(about 10 as this condition does not respond to normal doses) but looks and appears perfectly normal.
He has never had to be admitted to hospital or had any emergency treatment in the seven years he has been diagnosed. Carrys epi pens but never actually had to use them. Basically if he takes his tablets every day and avoids his triggers, he is perfectly normal! One of the triggers is cold temperature hence Australia would be better!

Anyway both children are at more or less at the top of the school exam results for age group and can do all normal activities.

Does anyone know if Epilepsy can stop you emigrating?
I heard someone recently got into NewZealand with a Mastocytosis child.
But not sure what degree there condition effects them.

I would like to know as no point doing the application is they do not let people with Epilepsy or Mastoyctosis into Australia!!

Any input appreciated
Britzy
Britzy is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 6:30 am
  #2  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Wendy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Wendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by Britzy
Hello,

I pass the points needed for skilled worker to emigrate to Austaralia with my family.

However I have two kids who have medical conditions.

One child aged eight was diagnosed out of the blue in March with Epilepsy and takes tablets but is otherwise fit and healthy and doing great at school. Her Epilepsy is now under control.

Another child aged 9half has a rare condition called Mastocytosis. It means you can have reactions to triggers a bit like allergies but can be more serious. He is on several tablets(about 10 as this condition does not respond to normal doses) but looks and appears perfectly normal.
He has never had to be admitted to hospital or had any emergency treatment in the seven years he has been diagnosed. Carrys epi pens but never actually had to use them. Basically if he takes his tablets every day and avoids his triggers, he is perfectly normal! One of the triggers is cold temperature hence Australia would be better!

Anyway both children are at more or less at the top of the school exam results for age group and can do all normal activities.

Does anyone know if Epilepsy can stop you emigrating?
I heard someone recently got into NewZealand with a Mastocytosis child.
But not sure what degree there condition effects them.

I would like to know as no point doing the application is they do not let people with Epilepsy or Mastoyctosis into Australia!!

Any input appreciated
Britzy

You'd be better off speaking to a migration agent who has a knowledge of medical issues, I know of two who will tell you if it is worthwhile trying or not. There are probably more, so appologies if I'm not aware of them.

There is Peter Bollard who is an Immigration Lawyer and also George Lombard has a medical expert on his staff.

Here are their links:

Peter Bollard

George Lombard

Good luck
Wendy is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 8:55 am
  #3  
Forum Regular
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Adelaide SA
Posts: 183
Desire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to beholdDesire is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Hello Britzy,
Just to let you know my daughter has Epilepsy (aged 9) also controlled by medication.
Didn't stop us from Emigrating.
Desire is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 9:05 am
  #4  
Just Joined
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7
Britzy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Thanks,
Thats good to hear as I was starting to think that just the mention of Epilepsy would ban us from emigrating.

Britzy


Originally Posted by Desire
Hello Britzy,
Just to let you know my daughter has Epilepsy (aged 9) also controlled by medication.
Didn't stop us from Emigrating.
Britzy is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 9:16 am
  #5  
BE Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 389
caleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant future
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

My son was tested for Epilepsy as a baby when he had a few small convulsions, but the panel doc said that wouldnt stop us passing also he was born with a slight hole in the heart so for both these the doc asked us to get his med records and letters from the specialists that treated him. Best to get these up front if possible although we failed to get the NHS to help us with that.

Our meds have now gone off to Sydney so we are awaiting news but the Dr reckoned it shouldnt be a problem.
caleb2003 is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 9:29 am
  #6  
BE Enthusiast
 
Jacqui's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 886
Jacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

All 3 of my kids have medical conditions that we disclosed, and we got through ok. Just bear in mind that you don't get free prescriptions for children like you do in the UK! I was shocked when I collected my son's first prescription for an asthma puffer and they wanted nearly $30! :scared: That's an ongoing monthly cost that I hadn't bargained for.

Also I thought that the higher temperatures in winter here would mean he would suffer less from chest infections etc. with his asthma. Once you've acclimatised, you'll find that you notice the temperature drop in winter and it may be enough to trigger problems, as we discovered last year when my son had one infection after another. The relative temperature decrease (from summertime) is probably more important than the actual temperature. You should see the adverts on TV for cold and flu remedies each winter, and hear everybody around you complaining about their sore throat/bronchitis etc.
Jacqui is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 12:08 pm
  #7  
Just Joined
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 14
angiew is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Hi ya

We have a son with Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and we have had our visas granted. We were told that they look at all cases on there own merit, so its worth a try. I think they only don't let people in with TB.

Hope this helps
angiew is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 1:03 pm
  #8  
Just Joined
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 7
Britzy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Thanks for all the good replies.

Did you all use agents to help with the application form? If you have kids with health issues would using an agent be safer?
Or go it alone and fill everthing in yourself?

Thanks
Britzy is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 1:09 pm
  #9  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Wendy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Wendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by angiew
Hi ya

We have a son with Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and we have had our visas granted. We were told that they look at all cases on there own merit, so its worth a try. I think they only don't let people in with TB.

Hope this helps

That's not true.

Actually people who have had TB have been known to get visa's (maybe not all of them), they are required to sign a health undertaking and have regular checkups.

People with other medical conditions have been refused a visa. It all depends on each indivudual case, which is why the original poster is advised to at least consult someone with expertise in this area.

At the end of the day the advice may not be cheap, but it's better than wasting lots of time and money on an application that is not going to be approved.

I hope that it won't affect their application but it could do, so professional advice is needed.
Wendy is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 1:12 pm
  #10  
Just Joined
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 14
angiew is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

We used an agent and I would do so again. Although they can't give much info on medical conditions. When you have medicals it is important to have as much info on your childs condition, ie letters from hospital or gp explaining condition and how it is or has affected them. The doctor will give you more info when you have medicals though.
angiew is offline  
Old Sep 25th 2006, 10:23 pm
  #11  
BE Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 389
caleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant futurecaleb2003 has a brilliant future
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by Britzy
Thanks for all the good replies.

Did you all use agents to help with the application form? If you have kids with health issues would using an agent be safer?
Or go it alone and fill everthing in yourself?

Thanks
My agent has done nothing regarding the Meds, Its all about the Drs opinion and the notes he sends on to OZ
caleb2003 is offline  
Old Sep 26th 2006, 1:40 am
  #12  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Wendy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Wendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by caleb2003
My agent has done nothing regarding the Meds, Its all about the Drs opinion and the notes he sends on to OZ

He doesn't want any agent, he NEEDS an Immigration Lawyer who specialises in medical conditions and how best to present things.
Wendy is offline  
Old Sep 26th 2006, 2:25 am
  #13  
Home and Happy
 
Pollyana's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
Posts: 93,787
Pollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond reputePollyana has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by Wendy
He doesn't want any agent, he NEEDS an Immigration Lawyer who specialises in medical conditions and how best to present things.
I would echo this. The two mentioned by Wendy earlier have a good reputation on the forum for dealing with medical issues. While agents do not comment directly, they are aware of potentail problems, and can present things int he best light.
Basically - they are used to dealing with DIMA and know what DIMA are looking for. A complex case like this really needs some professional back-up.
Pollyana is offline  
Old Sep 26th 2006, 2:28 am
  #14  
Lost in BE Cyberspace
 
Wendy's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Wendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond reputeWendy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Originally Posted by Pollyana
I would echo this. The two mentioned by Wendy earlier have a good reputation on the forum for dealing with medical issues. While agents do not comment directly, they are aware of potentail problems, and can present things int he best light.
Basically - they are used to dealing with DIMA and know what DIMA are looking for. A complex case like this really needs some professional back-up.

Thanks Polly, the words "wall" and "brick" were starting to come to mind
Wendy is offline  
Old Sep 26th 2006, 3:40 am
  #15  
BE Enthusiast
 
Jacqui's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Mandurah, WA
Posts: 886
Jacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond reputeJacqui has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: 2 kids with medical conditions??

Re-reading the OP, although your kids have medical conditions, they are clearly under control and seem to be leading normal lives. I have a friend in remission with cancer who never had a problem getting his visa. We have a family history of epilepsy, no problems there. My husband's x-ray picked up something on his lungs, so because of the TB thing he was required to sign a "health undertaking" form and present himself to Royal Perth hospital twice for further checks. Everything's ok as it turned out.

We didn't use an agent for our application, did it all ourselves. We obtained a printout from our GP for those medical conditions we thought might cause us problems, but the examing doctor barely glanced at them. We were in and out of the surgery so quick, we had worried ourselves for nothing, it seemed like this whole medical thing is just a "formality".

The kids medical conditions have got worse over the years (nothing to do with living in Oz I might add) and now we've been referred for genetic testing, whatever that entails. We managed to hit the Medicare Safety Net this year, still the amount my husband pays in tax more than makes up for that I reckon! So fill out your forms and stop worrying - just be upfront and honest about everything at the medical, I'm sure everything will be fine.
Jacqui is offline  

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.