There are a range of temporary and permanent Australian visas options for parents of eligible sponsors.
There are also parent visas that involve two stages, with a temporary visa being granted first and, provided a further visa application charge is paid within 2 years, the parent may then apply for a permanent visa.
This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
stay in Australia as a permanent resident;
sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia;
apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.
This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.