My son has Aspergers and we are hopefully moving to Australia

I obviously will not move away with him, he is 19 and I was surprised that he immediately wanted to go and has been very excited.  The problem is immigration, as he is 19 he is not classed as a dependent.  I have a letter from the GP stating that he relies on me and his step father for his well being as well as financially because as of this time he is not in a position to be capable of working.  I am finding it difficult to express the words to explain that myself and my husband are my son's support network and familiarity.  Has anyone else been in this position or is there anything anyone can suggest to help?? 

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  • How would your son be supported if he is in Australia and you and his dad are in the UK though?  I would have thought the Australian authorities would not allow him to emigrate there if the two people he is reliant on for his care and finances are not there with him.  Is there someone sponsoring and going with him?  If so, I would have thought that person would need to guarantee supporting your son and looking out for his welfare rather than his parents.  I'm a bit confused as your post doesn't give much information.

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  • How would your son be supported if he is in Australia and you and his dad are in the UK though?  I would have thought the Australian authorities would not allow him to emigrate there if the two people he is reliant on for his care and finances are not there with him.  Is there someone sponsoring and going with him?  If so, I would have thought that person would need to guarantee supporting your son and looking out for his welfare rather than his parents.  I'm a bit confused as your post doesn't give much information.

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