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This Division does not apply to members. It applies to their dependants approved by
the Commonwealth to live at the member's posting location. |
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See:
Chapter 15 Part 5 Division
1 Eligible persons |
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Health entitlements for eligible persons at the
posting location are outlined in Chapter 15 Part 5, Excess
health costs. |
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This Division applies to APS employees and their
dependants approved by the Commonwealth to live at the employee's posting
location. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B,
item 36. |
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Before a person departs Note:
This clause also applies to dependants embarking on reunion visits to the
posting location. |
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Certificates must be provided by doctors and
dentists authorised by Defence. They must be informed that the examinations
are required for travelling to and living at the posting location. They must
provide a results report to the Joint Health Services Agency (JHSA) for
approval. |
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The JHSA will then advise the Overseas
Administration Team of approval or further action required. Files are kept by
the JHSA as Medical-in-Confidence information. |
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The examinations must allow sufficient time for any
necessary medical or dental treatment to be undertaken before departure from |
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If the examinations reveal a medical, dental,
physical, mental or intellectual condition, the JHSA must consider if the posting location has suitable facilities
for ongoing treatment of that condition. |
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If a person has been recognised as a dependant with
special needs under clause 1.3.82, the decision-maker in the JHSA must
consider if the posting location has suitable facilities for ongoing
treatment and care of the condition. Example:
The dependant with special needs has a medical condition that requires
monthly hospital treatments. JHSA will consider if a hospital in the posting
location has the facilities to be able to perform the monthly treatment. See:
Chapter 1 Part 3 Division 2 clause
1.3.82, Dependants with special needs |
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If a person has been recognised through a medical
examination as having a special need, and they have not been recognised under
clause 1.3.82, the member may apply for recognition under clause 1.3.82. See:
Chapter 1 Part 3 Division 2 clause
1.3.82, Dependants with special needs |
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If a person is not certified as fit, the CDF may approve
that the person is eligible for health care costs outlined in this Part. The
CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The state of health of the person. |
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b. |
The nature, availability and cost of health,
therapeutic or special needs facilities at the posting location. |
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The interests of the Commonwealth that would be
furthered by the person living at the posting location. |
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Any climatic or other environmental factor at the
posting location that may be especially adverse to the health or the person. |
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Example:
A recognised dependant with special needs requires a constant temperature
between 20 and 25 degrees celsius. The proposed posting location has an
average temperature of 35 degrees celsius for most of the year. This location
may not be seen as suitable for the dependant's well being. |
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Any other factor relevant to the person's fitness to
live at the posting location. Example:
Any recognised special needs that the person has. |
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The member is entitled to be reimbursed for any
costs to obtain the certificate of fitness. |
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Eligible persons are also entitled to be provided
with all necessary inoculations, vaccinations and anti-malarial drugs, at
Commonwealth cost. Note:
This includes dependants embarking on reunion visits. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause
14.2.4.6 on behalf of the CDF A person not below MAJ(E)/APS 6 who is authorised to manage Defence
personnel administration at the overseas post Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in - Overseas Administration
Team Leader - Personnel Administration
Manager Specialist - Civilian and Overseas
Personnel Administration Centre Manager - Director Personnel
Administration Centre |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause
14.2.4.6 on behalf of the Secretary: A person who is authorised to
manage Defence personnel administration at the overseas post and is not below
MAJ(E)/APS 6 Senior ADF Representative at the
overseas post A person working in the Personnel
Administration Centre – Melbourne who is authorised to manage Defence
personnel administration at overseas posts and is not below WO2(E)/APS 5 |