• be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent visa
• be under 18 years, a full-time student aged over 18 and under 25 and financially dependent on the parent, or over 18 and unable to work due to a disability
• be single and dependent on the parent
• be outside Australia when the application is made and when we make a decision on the application.

 
With this visa the child can
 

• migrate to Australia as a permanent resident
• study and access Medicare
• apply for Australian citizenship if eligible