Immigration Medicals

Instructions:

1) Please telephone to make an appointment  (and bear in mind we are usually booked several weeks ahead) and then,

2) Please print and read the Immigration Medical instructions.

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

Appointment Date:

Appointment Time:

(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). 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. In not doing   so this appointment will be cancelled. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be charged if the appointment is not cancelled.

(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) Immunization          Any immunization records you have are to be brought also. For children, please bring records of childhood immunizations.

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

(12) Additional Costs      Any additional costs for tests required will be met by the patient.