The Child Visa (subclass 101) allows for a dependant single child who is outside Australia to migrate to Australia as a permanent resident with their parent/s.
On this visa you can
Stay permanently
Study/ Work
Access Australia’s public healthcare scheme (Medicare)
The child must be a dependent child of a parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Must be the biological child or adopted child of the sponsoring parent or a step-child of a step-parent who is no longer with the parent of the child but is legally responsible for the step-child
be under 18 or under 25 but studying full time and financially dependent on your parent
be outside Australia at the time of the application and when a decision is made
meet health and character requirements
if the child is under 18, they must have consent from all legal parties that can decide where the child lives
the laws of the child’s home country allow the child to migrate to Australia
note: you are also eligible if you are over 18 but dependent on your parent because you are unable to work due to disability.
Best interest of the child
The Department of Home Affairs declares the right to refuse the visa if they find it is not in the best interest of the child. Sponsorship of the child must be approved for the protection of the child
Not get married or enter a de-facto relationship before entering Australia
Inform the department if anything changes. This includes changes to your relationship status, the birth of a child and any changes to personal details such as phone number, email address or passport
Sponsor obligations
As the sponsor and parent, you are obligated to financially support your child, you are responsible for the cost to the Australian government of the child living in Australia