Good Health

You need to be in good health for migration, and to have a history of reasonable health. The Australian government needs to be sure that you will not become a burden on their taxpayers soon after your arrival, nor that you are bringing into the country infectious diseases, such as Tuberculosis or HIV.

Everyone who plans to travel with you on your application will be required to have a health check, and if you have dependants who you are leaving behind, (other children, for example) they will be required to have a health check too. Everyone in your immediate family will require a health examination, whether they are travelling or not.

Medical Examinations

Forms for medical checks will be issued when the staff processing your application are ready, also lists of doctors for you to select. Do not choose your own doctor - wait until you receive the list of doctors approved by the Australian Immigration Department.

Costs for health examinations are approximately AUD$300 each, unless there are further tests. All medical costs associated with your application are your responsibility.

The doctor making the examination may suggest treatment, which you are strongly advised to accept, to bring your health up to Australian standards.

What they look for:

• Tuberculosis. This has become a world epidemic, and Australia has very low incidence. If you or any family member is detected to have a trace, even an old scar, you will not be able to travel until recommended treatment gives a successful result at another test.
• Other indications of poor health where the person will need a considerable amount of treatment, support and assistance to bring them to a health standard which is considered normal for people living in Australia. This might be different from what is considered normal in other countries.

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