Can you really not move to Australia with Autism?

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Just that really.

I follow a midwife on there from the UK. She is open and honest, and is paid so much better with amazing working conditions. That's just one example of a profession

Is it really true families who have someone who's autistic cannot move out there or is it far more complex than that?

This is just out of interest.

I have family in NZ and know they're quite strict there

Don't you also have to be under 45 in order to emigrate?

So if a family with a disabled child emigrated on the basis that they can't access state help, what happens if/when the parents pass and leave the child (likely now adult) with no means or ability to support themselves?

I was at nursery then, so hardly ancient history either.

NZ not importing disability = why NZ midwives are so well paid.

Guess you can’t have it both ways.

ANZ entry rules have always been fairly direct. The standard of living is high and their priority is looking after each other.

This doesn't apply to children. Children can access school and NHS therapies e.g. SLT, OT (although there can be a long waiting list and if you move area you have to wait again so that may limit some people actually receiving input).

It is literally history to most people, since the majority are younger than you and it didn't exist in their lifetime.

It’s true , my very good friend is a GP and her partner is a trauma doctor and despite both being really needed professions because their 3 year old had autism their visa got denied

DLA is considered public funds for those who have no recourse to public funds. See here. The past presence test and needing to be habitually resident are different to NRPF.

But DC can still be entitled to an EHCP.

It is discrimination. They just have to own it

This!

I agree with this and I say that as the parent of a child who is ND. It’s more than reasonable to put their own citizens first and not leave their tax payers paying for people who potentially can’t work.

I only wish our government would prioritise its own nationals, then perhaps there would be enough money in the pot to support our own vulnerable citizens!

It's not ancient history, which is what I said. Given there's well over 10 million over 65s living in the UK.

I think it makes total sense for a country economically but it's harsh for the individual.
My daughter and I are type 1 diabetic, and my other daughter is autistic (and not high functioning). We accept we wouldn't be allowed in even though I'd love the option at least!

Totally agree

Sure, that's where the money goes. It's an ideological choice not to support people. If we wanted to support our population better we'd stop voting for parties that haven't.

I was just about to quote you and say I totally agree with your post too! Good minds think alike 🤣

So if you are autistic but capable of living independently, not needing extra support, disability benefits etc would you still be barred? My DD is on the waiting list for adult assessment but I have no reason to think she won’t be able to live independently, its just that she finds life hard at times and would like answers to why that is (ADHD as well). I had never thought of this, not that she’s ever expressed an interest in moving abroad.

Sounds discriminatory to me.

As pp asked if someone with autism was working would they get granted a visa? Or is it a blanket no?

I wonder how well looked after indigenous Australians are..

Of course it’s discriminatory but it’s perfectly understandable discrimination and Australia are entitled to decide who they let move to their country. They’re not in the wrong here.

I think if “looking their own” included indigenous peoples then perhaps it’s ok. But I doubt it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67110193

What does that have to do with Australia having restrictions on disabled people living there?

Australia has the right to say who may move into their country, and who may not. They don't allow immigration for the benefit of the immigrants, they allow it to serve the needs of the country, to plug shortages in particular professions like doctors and nurses.

Shouting "discrimination!" because they have no interest in letting people in who will not serve the needs of their country isn't going to matter one whit to them. Their country, their choice.

Because some posters are suggesting it’s right that Australia looks after its own citizens. I’m suggesting they don’t even do that eg indigenous Australians.

Or is that ok?

My response was to this post

Succinctly put.