Immigration Medicals

The Nambour, Woombye and Palmwoods Clinics are pleased to be able to offer immigration medicals for those applying for Australian Visas.

Please telephone to make an appointment, then:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY. IT IS VERY COMMON IN OUR EXPERIENCE THAT PATIENTS DO NOT FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS LEADING TO DELAYS. 

(1) Form 26             Read the form.

                             Complete personal details on Page 1

                             Attach photograph to Page 1, staples are fine.

Complete pages 2 & 3 of Form – please be thorough, include history of all conditions, operations and procedures, blood transfusions, broken bones etc. Include a full list of medication, puffers etc including strength and indication. Do not sign the form.

(2) Form 160            Attach photograph to this form

Go to your nearest X Ray Clinic and have a Chest X-Ray. The Radiologist is to complete the Form 160 and give it back to you along    with the x-rays (Any radiology practice is fine, including Nambour and Noosa Hospital, otherwise Southern X-ray or Q.D.I). Anyone 11 years of age or older must have a chest x-ray. Cost of the x-ray is charged by the X-ray clinic that you use. Any problems getting X-Rays please ring us.

(3) Passport            Please bring with you at the time of the medical.

(4) Glasses              Prescription spectacles or contact lenses must be brought with you at the time of the medical examination. (You will be required to remove your contact lenses for the eye test. Please bring a container to place them in)

(5) HIV Test            All applicants intending to stay in Australia permanently, 15 years of age and over, require a HIV blood test. This will be arranged after the consultation with the Doctor. Cost of this will be charged by the pathology office that you use.

(6) Urine Test          Upon arrival you will be required to provide a urine sample test. 

(7) Fees                  Payment of the medicals is required at the time of consultation. We have EFTPOS/ Credit card facilities or cash. Cheques will not be accepted.

(8) Appointments      Confirming your appointment the day prior is essential. Please ring the Clinic. We have a large number of people not turning up, so your appointment may be cancelled if you do not confirm. E mail confirmation is fine.

(9) Interpreter         If you need a translator for the consultations please bring an appropriate person with you or let the clinic know and we can book a translator through the Australian Translation Service.

(10) Immunisation     For children please bring records of vaccinations.         

(11) Examination      You may be asked to undress down to your underwear for examination by the doctor. A chaperone will be present.

(12) Other Info.       Some examinations are straight foreword, others are more complex. If you have a concurrent medical condition please bring any information regarding this, that you think the doctor may find helpful. Examples of this might be specialist letters regarding a recent operation or recent blood tests if you have for example, diabetes. This often saves our time and yours. It is best to bring more information with you than have to get it sent through after the medical.

(13) Complexity        If you have a complex (or several) medical condition please inform the staff and they will allow more time with the doctor. There is no extra charge for this, it just helps the day run more smoothly.

(14) Urgency           Whilst we aim to fit everyone in, sometimes you cannot get an appointment soon enough to meet your schedule. We are happy to accommodate you within the week if required. There is an extra charge for this service.

(15) Serenity           Often clients turn up to these medicals tense and anxious. This is just a simple medical. We often see uncharacteristically high blood pressure due to stress and all sorts of results in the urine tests due to dehydration. So relax, its not a driving test, drink plenty of fluids and probably avoid too many strong coffees prior to your exam. If you have any questions please ring one of our friendly staff – they’re sure to be able to help. Please read this checklist one more time, that helps our blood pressure!

You can download copies of the relevant forms from the immigration website.

Form 26A-             Medical Examination For An Australian Visa
                                            Note: For Use In Australia Only    

Form 160A-           Radiologist Report On Chest X-ray Of An Applicant for An Australian Visa  
                                            Note: For Use In Australia Only 

Please remember that it is your responsibility to bring the correct documents along to the medical and the above links are a guide only.