Dependent Child Visa Subclass..

Dependent Child Visa subclass 445

A child applying for this visa must be the dependent child of a parent who holds a temporary Partner visa or a Dependent Child visa. A parent usually lodges the application on behalf of the child. This visa allows a child to travel to and from or stay in Australia until their parent’s permanent Partner visa is finalised. This visa is required if the child is to be added to a permanent Partner visa application after a temporary Partner visa has been granted to their parent.
The child must be:

a biological child, stepchild or adopted child of the parent
sponsored by the same person sponsoring their parent with limited exceptions
able to meet health and character requirements
single (the child cannot be married, engaged to be married, or in a de facto relationship)
younger than 18, or else be one of the following:
Financially dependent on the parent holding the temporary Partner visa
Incapacitated for work due to the total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions.

This visa will enable you to:

travel to and from, or stay in Australia with their parents until a decision in made on the parent’s permanent visa application
work and study in Australia
Travel to and from and stay Australia while the temporary visa is valid. The visa is valid while the parent’s temporary Partner visa or Dependent Child visa is valid.
A Dependent Child visa holder is eligible to enrol in Medicare once they have lodged an application for a permanent Partner visa. Medicare is Australia’s scheme for health related care and expenses.