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So I finally got the following response:

Thank you for advising our office.

Our office will contact you with a new appointment as soon as restrictions are lifted. We appreciate your patience and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Looks like we have to wait a while before we can get rescheduled.
 
VBN2470 said:
So I finally got the following response:

Thank you for advising our office.

Our office will contact you with a new appointment as soon as restrictions are lifted. We appreciate your patience and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Looks like we have to wait a while before we can get rescheduled.
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I received the same response. Im hoping that the lockdown lifts on the 9th like planned and then we hear from them shortly after that.
 
I had my medical today. All very quick and easy, 2 hours all up.
Saw the Nurse first, handed over passport for a copy, Urine test, physical questions (height, weight etc). Then to the Doc, various questions regarding medical history, physical assessment, and also had my MMR booster (for free). Then to the Pathology for a blood test. Next the xrays at City Xray, again really quick. Then back to the medical centre to give them the sign off from the xray, made the payment to the medical centre and I was done. This was at O'Connell Street in Sydney.
 
AusJess27 said:
I had my medical today. All very quick and easy, 2 hours all up.
Saw the Nurse first, handed over passport for a copy, Urine test, physical questions (height, weight etc). Then to the Doc, various questions regarding medical history, physical assessment, and also had my MMR booster (for free). Then to the Pathology for a blood test. Next the xrays at City Xray, again really quick. Then back to the medical centre to give them the sign off from the xray, made the payment to the medical centre and I was done. This was at O'Connell Street in Sydney.
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Thanks for this. How come you didn't have a influenzas vax or DTP booster? I've been conversing with the Auckland immigration doctors here and they are adamant I need both of those vaccines
 
Missystar said:
Thanks for this. How come you didn't have a influenzas vax or DTP booster? I've been conversing with the Auckland immigration doctors here and they are adamant I need both of those vaccines
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I already had my flu shot and DTP prior to the medical and had my immunisation statement to prove that.
 
AusJess27 said:
I had serology testing done prior which is how i knew i needed the MMR booster, but the medical centre also asked for this report in their email.
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That is the test I will be getting done. Did you ask the people to test you on all the vaccines or just certain ones?
The full list:
Tetanus
Diphtheria
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella
Whooping Cough
 
Missystar said:
That is the test I will be getting done. Did you ask the people to test you on all the vaccines or just certain ones?
The full list:
Tetanus
Diphtheria
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella
Whooping Cough
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You'll just have to ask to be tested on MMR, DTP, Varicella. You've just listed them in longer form above. This was explained to me in my email from the medical centre. I would hope that your medical centre is providing you with the same information.
 
AusJess27 said:
You'll just have to ask to be tested on MMR, DTP, Varicella. You've just listed them in longer form above. This was explained to me in my email from the medical centre. I would hope that your medical centre is providing you with the same information.
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My medical people wrote it out like I did above which confused me as 2 of those vaccines are triples, so you have cleared that up for me thank you :)
 
AusJess27 said:
You'll just have to ask to be tested on MMR, DTP, Varicella. You've just listed them in longer form above. This was explained to me in my email from the medical centre. I would hope that your medical centre is providing you with the same information.
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Sorry one last question, how much was your serology test? Mine is about $400 which I thought was steep so I wonder what ball park figures other people are paying
 
Missystar said:
Sorry one last question, how much was your serology test? Mine is about $400 which I thought was steep so I wonder what ball park figures other people are paying
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$400 is outrageous. My GP told me they would do it for free under Medicare. Just say you are thinking of getting some vaccines to be safe etc, but don't know what you had as a kid. Don't mention the visa....(my own GPs advice)
 
Have an update for everyone. Just completed my medical and was told information I am yet to find on this forum.

I was informed by the doctor that Sydney Consulate is moving in August, and come August they will be sending the prepaid envelope to a different location. A simple google search shows it looks like it will be North Sydney. I hope they do not use this as an excuse to delay rescheduling or scheduling.

Regarding my medical
- The whole process for myself was just over an hour (including xray)
- If you are getting your medical done at O'Connel Street, be prepared to walk to City Xray (Macquarie street)
- Having all your vaccination record speeds up the entire process, as well as sending all information more than 5 days before scheduling.
 
Green&Gold said:
Have an update for everyone. Just completed my medical and was told information I am yet to find on this forum.

I was informed by the doctor that Sydney Consulate is moving in August, and come August they will be sending the prepaid envelope to a different location. A simple google search shows it looks like it will be North Sydney. I hope they do not use this as an excuse to delay rescheduling or scheduling.

Regarding my medical
- The whole process for myself was just over an hour (including xray)
- If you are getting your medical done at O'Connel Street, be prepared to walk to City Xray (Macquarie street)
- Having all your vaccination record speeds up the entire process, as well as sending all information more than 5 days before scheduling.
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Yes the doc told me this too! And that they may not be doing interviews while they are moving, don't know how accurate that statement is but a little concerning if the consulate is closed for this time in July.. its cutting it very fine to get DV interviews in before Sept 30!
 
AusJess27 said:
Yes the doc told me this too! And that they may not be doing interviews while they are moving, don't know how accurate that statement is but a little concerning if the consulate is closed for this time in July.. its cutting it very fine to get DV interviews in before Sept 30!
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Heard similar, I will be surprised if they issue new 2NLs for August.
 
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