This is a visa for people who are needed to care for an Australian relative or a member of their family unit who has a medical condition.

To be eligible for this visa you must have an Australian citizen or permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen close family member that has an eligible medical condition, sponsors you and requires you to care for them due to their medical condition.

With this visa you can live in Australia permanently, work and study and access certain social security benefits and ultimately, gain Australian citizenship.