Australia immigration and border defend Department (Department of Immigration and Border Protection, referred to DIBP) provides, where application study Australia and not full 18 age of international students, as needed get students visa, must to DIBP effective proved applicants in o during can get good of care, that: applicants in its students visa validity within, or years full 18 age Qian (to first occurred of time node for meet conditions) , Must obtain the approval of the DIBP in Australia accommodation, support and welfare arrangements.

If I have a good friend living in Sydney, they did become the guardian of my child?

International students under the age of 18 can be one of the following ways in order to meet the Australian Department of immigration (DIAC) visa requirements:

Option One:: If your child is at the time of applying for a student visa, choose to live with a parent or guardian, parent or legal guardian of a party held by or has applied for the visa must allow them to live in Australia, and until your child is 18 years of age. For example, one of the parents or legal guardians can apply for a short stay visa or a student guardian visa (see guardian visa module, or feedback consultation).

Option Two:: Your child can choose to live with relatives sanctioned by the Australian Department of immigration. Relative can be your child's brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives must be over the age of 21, reputation, and holds or has applied for the visa must allow them to live in Australia, and until your child is 18 years of age. For example, they can apply for a short stay visa or a student guardian visa.

Option Three:: Your child can choose care arrangements approved by the University. University dormitories or cooperation by universities to provide accommodation.

When my son/daughter has reached the age of 18, what will change?

Before your child turns 18, international student advisors are responsible for regularly meeting with them to understand their progress and needs. Once your child is 18 years of age, you and your child will be subject to a notice. Since then, the rules of care arrangements will no longer be valid, your son/daughter is not required to comply with the arrangement.

During my children's stay in Australia, what law would protect his / her well-being?

Australian State and territory has its own child protection laws and regulations, also apply in Australia for international students under 18 years of age. All Australian primary and secondary schools were subject to a child protection and security requirement. If you want to learn more about State and regional child protection laws or policies, you can seek advice to children who attend the College.