I now have developed anxiety and stress issues due to the concern over my parents which directly affects my work.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 26, 2022 | health detriment, Stories, workforce attrition

My parents visited us in October 2018 just a few days before our first child was born. They came here on visitor subclass visa 600 and stayed with us for exactly a year to help us with our son as we don’t have any relatives in Australia. In October 2019 they...

But in the last 45 months, other than being given a queue date, there has been no communication from their end.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 17, 2022 | health detriment, Stories

I applied for the visa143 for my parents in July 2018 when my mum told me that she hoped both of them could spend some of their old age with me, my husband and my son before their life ends. I started the process to apply for their visa 143 the same evening and within...

My daughter suffers from heart palpitations when she becomes too anxious. My presence can help her.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 15, 2022 | health detriment, Stories

First time in my only child’s life that we haven’t seen each other, my daughter and us, for 2 1/2 yrs.  I am planning to visit Australia via a tourist visa, like during pre covid time, for only a maximum of 3 months. Due to the infrequency of flights now to Adelaide I...

We have applied for 103 parents visa in 2013 and still waiting.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 15, 2022 | health detriment, Stories

We applied for 103 parents’ visa in 2013 and got the queue date in 2015. Both of my parents are in their 70 and 72, and live back home. We desperately want them here with us so we can take care of them. It really worries me. I hope they will get the chance to...

My mom means the world to me.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 14, 2022 | health detriment, Stories

I lost my dad when I was a few months old. I have no other siblings. My mom means the world to me. We have been waiting for her visa since Feb 2017. I’ve worked hard to save the money for her visa by sacrificing many enjoyments of life. Now 5 years and 2 months have...

If our Parent’s visa is granted after 10-12 years, my father will already be 80 yo and the 24 hours flight trip will be a significant risk factor.

by mariannagiordana@gmail.com | Apr 13, 2022 | health detriment, Stories

I am a settled Australian Citizen, father of 2 children and currently living and working at the Goldcoast. I am the eldest son of 2 siblings. My sister is also a settled Australian Citizen currently residing and working in Melbourne.  Our parents aged 70 and 59 have...