A family originally from Kannur district in Kerala (India) has said they are facing possible deportation from Australia after their application for permanent residency was refused, citing their six-year-old son’s developmental challenges.
The family is currently based in Bendigo, Victoria, where they have been living since 2023.
Petition says visa decision followed relocation from IrelandAccording to the petition, the family previously lived in Ireland, where they were settled before moving to Australia after being granted a visa.
The petition states that if the visa had been refused at the time, they would have remained in Ireland without disruption.
The family also states that their son is receiving support in Australia, and that removal from this environment could affect his ongoing development and access to services.
They say they had disclosed their son’s condition during the application process.
A family originally from Kannur district in Kerala (India) has said they are facing possible deportation from Australia after their application for permanent residency was refused, citing their six-year-old son’s developmental challenges.
The family is currently based in Bendigo, Victoria, where they have been living since 2023.
The case has been raised through a Change.org petition, which is a public digital request platform where individuals or groups can launch campaigns, collect signatures, and seek public support to press for action from authorities, organisations, or governments. The petition in this case has already gathered over 7,000 verified signatures.
Family says life rebuilt in Victoria since 2023
The family includes Christin Das, a registered nurse working in the emergency department at one of the busiest regional hospitals in Victoria; her husband, Jineesh Joseph, a qualified chef and full-time caregiver; and their two children, Jaziel (6) and Hazel (2).
They say they have been living in Bendigo since 2023 and describe their time there as having been built “with hope, dignity, and a deep commitment to contributing to Australian society”.
Christin works in emergency care amid high demand and staffing shortages, while Jineesh is employed in the hospitality sector, which the family says also continues to face workforce shortages in Australia.
Petition says visa decision followed relocation from Ireland
According to the petition, the family previously lived in Ireland, where they were settled before moving to Australia after being granted a visa. They say they had disclosed their son’s condition during the application process.
The petition states that if the visa had been refused at the time, they would have remained in Ireland without disruption. It adds that the current situation has left them uncertain about their future.
The family also states that their son is receiving support in Australia, and that removal from this environment could affect his ongoing development and access to services.
They say: “This has left us heartbroken and uncertain about our future.”
They also state: “We feel lost, with no clear path forward.”
Further, they say: “Our children are growing up here. This is their home.”
They add: “If we are forced to leave, Jaziel will lose the support system that is helping him grow every day.”
The petition concludes with an appeal for public support, stating: “Please support our family by signing this petition. Your support can help give our children the future they deserve.”
