Immigrating to Australia with a child that has intellectual impairment

Member since 02 May 2013

LeonetteMember02 May 2013 12:55:33

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this group. We are trying to immigrate to Australia, but I saw on the immigration site of Australia that people with a intellectual impairment will most probably be refused.
My child was born premature and as result had bleeding on his brain and therefore has a VP shunt. He is in a special school as he's not able to cope in a main stream school. Otherwise he is in a perfect health condition. As far as I can see the only "burden" he will be to the government will be his special schooling. And he uses medication for ADHD. We also will pay for all his medical treatments should there be any, but I strongly believe there will not be any. And as I see it we won't be any burden as it is obvious to us to pay for schools, medical treatment est. we do it here in South Africa in anyway

I would like to know if there are any other people with basically the same problem that has been approved for a visa.
We desperately want to move to Australia.

Thanks
Leonette

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert03 May 2013 04:38:44

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Leonette.
Unfortunately the govt here see it differently to you.
They look at it in 'what if' way. That is if circumstances change and you cannot pay for everything.

There are many people with children who need specialised treatment and the govt do not pay for it. Usually there is fundraising done to get money from companies and individuals.
TV channels usually get involved by first reporting about it.

Whilst I admire what you are doing, it is not me you have to convince, but the Govt.

Leonette Member

Member since 02 May 2013

LeonetteMember03 May 2013 11:24:47

Thanks Stumpie

Will have to try hey. Although it does not sound very positive:)

Maryjonee02 Member

Member since 29 July 2024

Maryjonee02Member19 August 2024 12:25:18

@Leonette Hi Leonette, welcome to the group! I can sense your concern and desperation to move to Australia. I'm not an expert, but I want to offer some hope. While the immigration site does mention intellectual impairment as a potential refusal reason, it's not a guarantee. Your child's condition is specific, and it's great that you're willing to take on the costs of their education and medical treatment. I'd recommend consulting with a migration agent who has experience with similar cases. They can help you navigate the process and provide guidance on what you can do to increase your chances of approval. Don't give up hope just yet!