Re: new aticul was bit of a shock ?

[Guest guest]

, are you the from Ireland?Shari

Can I just say that this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My mother was born in the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would never be allowed in to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian community. " But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after. " And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it. " The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not discrimination. " A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community. " Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

Yes , Shari but my mother was born in Boston, strangely enough I enquired about New Zealand a little while back and they told me that they did not think Sams Downs would be an issue.

From: Shari Fleming

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Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:03 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

, are you the from Ireland?Shari

Can I just say that this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My mother was born in the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would never be allowed in to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was "likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community".The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: "They think he is a burden for the Australian community."But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after."And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it."The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: "This is not discrimination."A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community."Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: "There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia."

[Guest guest]

HI! I've been wondering how you are. How is Sam? How old is he now? I think it's a ridiculous reason to keep someone out of the USA, especially if your mother was born here! But Tristan is automatically denied coverage under our self-insured insurance plan. Loop holes. My husband really wants to go to NZ.

Didn't you write a poem that was similar to " Welcome to Holland " ? I think your daughter posted it one time. It was so pretty, but I can't find it now.

Shari

Yes , Shari but my mother was born in Boston, strangely enough I enquired about New Zealand a little while back and they told me that they did not think Sams Downs would be an issue.

From: Shari Fleming

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Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:03 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

, are you the from Ireland?Shari

Can I just say that this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My mother was born in the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would never be allowed in to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian community. " But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after. " And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it. " The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not discrimination. " A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community. " Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

That is just wrong…, if you want to come to the US, you

and Sam can live with me and my family;-)

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:40 PM

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Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Can

I just say that this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My

mother was born in the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would

never be allowed in to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

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From: sylvia

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Tuesday, November

04, 2008 12:53 AM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange]

new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think

that the Australian

government should be ashamed of there action?

3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008

A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to

live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.

Family to appeal citizenship ruling

Lukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his

father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors

in rural areas.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the

family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result

in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .

The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in

state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a

community of 54,000 people.

Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian

community.

" But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to

rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after.

" And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is

contributing to it. "

The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and

unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced

programs for people with Down's syndrome.

Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany

Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella,

their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.

His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for

permanent residence was rejected this week.

A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not

discrimination.

" A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health

requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the

community. "

Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to

intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration

Review Tribunal.

But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for

this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

I want to live with yall too. :)Shari

That is just wrong…, if you want to come to the US, you

and Sam can live with me and my family;-)

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:40 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Can

I just say that this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My

mother was born in the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would

never be allowed in to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

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Original Message -----

From: sylvia

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Tuesday, November

04, 2008 12:53 AM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange]

new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think

that the Australian

government should be ashamed of there action?

3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008

A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to

live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.

Family to appeal citizenship ruling

Lukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his

father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors

in rural areas.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the

family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result

in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .

The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in

state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a

community of 54,000 people.

Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian

community.

" But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to

rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after.

" And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is

contributing to it. "

The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and

unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced

programs for people with Down's syndrome.

Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany

Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella,

their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.

His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for

permanent residence was rejected this week.

A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not

discrimination.

" A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health

requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the

community. "

Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to

intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration

Review Tribunal.

But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for

this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

Hi Shari ,

Sam is 9 in 3 weeks !! I can hardly believe it myself. He is doing very well indeed. He is deaf but not profoundly and can speak a little. He has blossomed on Gingko over the last two years. He is the easiest of my kids and a total joy. I was all set to try for New Zealand at one point but my older son Simon got testicular cancer so I am staying put now. He is clear now but still only 20. My daughter is 23 now and stays away from my laptop. I got clever and started to use passwords lol I did write that poem a few years back but don't have it anymore. It was along the lines that I went to Italy and did not end up in Holland. I just take the lesser travelled paths. The roads are not always paved but can be rough and sometimes tough but its still a beautiful and scenic route . Its all Italy though just different parts of the same country. My take was its not a different country at all , it was not that different. I still feel like that . I am a parent and he is my son. His individual needs do not warrant any special mention to me, no more than my other kids. Its so weird you remembered that poem. I was so embarrassed when Nina posted it LOL. She introduced me to the PC internet and yahoogroups and used to do almost everything for me back then. Now I can hardly believe I was so useless with it all lol

Tristan must be in his teens now ?? How is he ???

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was "likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community".The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: "They think he is a burden for the Australian community."But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after."And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it."The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: "This is not discrimination."A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community."Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: "There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia."

[Guest guest]

That is very sweet Kathy , thank you!! I did very much want to live in the US at one point but have too many ties here. I lived in the UK for two years but just recently moved home. I was pretty miserable there and missed everything and everyone too much !!! I have to say I would dearly LOVE to meet you all especially Danny. I think your homeschooling him has given him advantages that Sam will never have.

Hope you all get the President you want btw !!!!

xx

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was "likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community".The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: "They think he is a burden for the Australian community."But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after."And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it."The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: "This is not discrimination."A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community."Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: "There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia."

[Guest guest]

C’mon! We have a big house…

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Shari

Fleming

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 7:45 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

I

want to live with yall too.

Shari

That

is just wrong…, if you want to come to the US, you and Sam can live

with me and my family;-)

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:40 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Can I just say that

this seems to be the case in a lot of countries. My mother was born in

the US. I could claim my citizenship but was told Sam would never be allowed in

to the US because of his downs ,

Regards

----- Original

Message -----

From: sylvia

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 12:53 AM

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a

shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that

the Australian

government should be ashamed of there action?

3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008

A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to

live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.

Family to appeal citizenship ruling

Lukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his

father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors

in rural areas.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the

family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result

in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .

The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in

state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a

community of 54,000 people.

Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian

community.

" But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to

rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after.

" And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is

contributing to it. "

The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and

unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced

programs for people with Down's syndrome.

Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany

Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella,

their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.

His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for

permanent residence was rejected this week.

A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not

discrimination.

" A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health

requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the

community. "

Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to

intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration

Review Tribunal.

But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for

this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

Hey …what listserv did you post it on? It should be in

the archives there.

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 7:59 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Hi

Shari ,

Sam

is 9 in 3 weeks !! I can hardly believe it myself. He is doing very well

indeed. He is deaf but not profoundly and can speak a little. He has blossomed

on Gingko over the last two years. He is the easiest of my kids and a total

joy. I was all set to try for New Zealand at one point but my older

son Simon got testicular cancer so I am staying put now. He is

clear now but still only 20. My daughter is 23 now and stays away from my laptop.

I got clever and started to use passwords lol I did write that poem a few

years back but don't have it anymore. It was along the lines

that I went to Italy and did not end up in Holland. I just take

the lesser travelled paths. The roads are not always paved but can

be rough and sometimes tough but its still a beautiful and scenic

route . Its all Italy though just different parts of the same country. My take

was its not a different country at all , it was not that different. I still

feel like that . I am a parent and he is my son. His individual

needs do not warrant any special mention to me, no more than my other

kids. Its so weird you remembered that poem. I was so embarrassed when

Nina posted it LOL. She introduced me to the PC internet and

yahoogroups and used to do almost everything for me back then. Now I can hardly

believe I was so useless with it all lol

Tristan

must be in his teens now ?? How is he ???

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From: Shari Fleming

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Wednesday, November

05, 2008 12:36 AM

Subject: Re:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

HI!

I've been wondering how you are. How is Sam? How old is he now? I think it's a

ridiculous reason to keep someone out of the USA, especially if your mother was

born here! But Tristan is automatically denied coverage under our self-insured

insurance plan. Loop holes. My husband really wants to go to NZ.

Didn't you write a poem that was similar to " Welcome to Holland " ? I

think your daughter posted it one time. It was so pretty, but I can't find it

now.

Shari

Yes , Shari but my mother was born in

Boston, strangely enough I enquired about New Zealand a little while back

and they told me that they did not think Sams Downs would be an

issue.

From: Shari Fleming

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:03 PM

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new

aticul was bit of a shock ?

, are you the from Ireland?

Shari

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:39 PM,

wrote:

Can I just say that this seems to be the case

in a lot of countries. My mother was born in the US. I could claim my

citizenship but was told Sam would never be allowed in to the US because

of his downs ,

Regards

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul

was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden

do you think that the Australian

government should be ashamed of there action?

3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008

A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to

live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.

Family to appeal citizenship ruling

Lukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his

father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors

in rural areas.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the

family's application because Lukas' condition was " likely to result

in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community " .

The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in

state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a

community of 54,000 people.

Dr Moeller said: " They think he is a burden for the Australian

community.

" But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to

rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after.

" And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is

contributing to it. "

The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and

unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced

programs for people with Down's syndrome.

Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany

Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella,

their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.

His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for

permanent residence was rejected this week.

A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: " This is not

discrimination.

" A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health

requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the

community. "

Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to

intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration

Review Tribunal.

But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: " There is a valid reason for

this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia. "

[Guest guest]

Yeah.. people adopt kids with downs from overseas all the time. I know of no law that says that

come on over here too

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Disabled Boy Would Be A Burden do you think that the Australian government should be ashamed of there action?3:10pm UK, Saturday November 01, 2008 A 13-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome has been refused the right to live in Australia - because he would be too much of a burden.Family to appeal citizenship rulingLukas Moeller's application for residency was denied despite his father moving there from Germany to help fill a shortage of doctors in rural areas.The Department of Immigration and Citizenship turned down the family's application because Lukas' condition was "likely to result in a significant and ongoing cost to the Australian community".The case has caused outcry in the rural region of Horsham, in state, where Bernhard Moeller is the only doctor for a community of 54,000 people.Dr Moeller said: "They think he is a burden for the Australian community."But we are absolutely able to support him and I don't want him to rely on any government pension anyway. He's well looked after."And actually he can contribute to the community here. He already is contributing to it."The case with the Australian authorities is disappointing and unacceptable - especially because Australia has very advanced programs for people with Down's syndrome.Cora Halder, head of the Down's Syndrome InfoCenter in Germany Dr Moeller moved to Australia two years ago with his wife Isabella, their daughter , and sons Lukas and Felix.His temporary work visa is valid until 2010, but his application for permanent residence was rejected this week.A statement from the Department for Immigaration said: "This is not discrimination."A disability in itself is not grounds for failing the health requirement - it is a question of the cost implications to the community."Australia's immigration minister, , has no power to intervene in the case until after it is appealed to the Migration Review Tribunal.But Health Minister Nicola Roxon said: "There is a valid reason for this doctor and his family to be eligible to stay here in Australia."

[Guest guest]

This is just

weird, people actually adopt children with Downs and bring them into the US.

Lee Ann

“Don’t

argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the

difference.”

[Guest guest]

Hi catherine,

happy birthday to Sam!!! Bea turned 9 last august too. kids sure growing up fast.

I also enquired with new zealand, and a consul told me it would depend on her medical evaluation and the cost to the state etc.

but i have encountered parents who have been denied because of the child with DS esp. Canada and Australia.

I'm thinking it would depend on the immigration official in charge and maybe a quota too?

regards to you and good to " see " you again

best,

angie mendoza

mom to Bea 9 DS, Kyla 5 and Luke 3

This is just weird, people actually adopt children with Downs and bring them into the US.

Lee Ann

"Don't argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference."

[Guest guest]

I can hardly believe Bea is 9 !!!!! Its good to see all you too!! Although I am always here reading!!! I do like Ireland . I never have to justify Sams birth here. ( abortion is illegial ) I am happy to settle here , its home. I do love to travel though and will always ensure I get to see as many places as possible when possible. Just Sam and I on the road LOL

Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re: new aticul was bit of a shock ?

Hi catherine,

happy birthday to Sam!!! Bea turned 9 last august too. kids sure growing up fast.

I also enquired with new zealand, and a consul told me it would depend on her medical evaluation and the cost to the state etc.

but i have encountered parents who have been denied because of the child with DS esp. Canada and Australia.

I'm thinking it would depend on the immigration official in charge and maybe a quota too?

regards to you and good to "see" you again

best,

angie mendoza

mom to Bea 9 DS, Kyla 5 and Luke 3

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:37 PM, Lee Ann Walter <lee.annembarqmail> wrote:

This is just weird, people actually adopt children with Downs and bring them into the US.

Lee Ann

"Don't argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference."