Obligations

The child must comply with all Australian laws and with any conditions imposed on their visa.
Example: The child must not marry before entering Australia.

Sponsor obligations

As the sponsor, the adoptive or prospective adoptive parent must sign a sponsorship undertaking.

On signing this undertaking, the sponsor has the following obligations, and must:

• be responsible for all financial obligations to the Australian Government that the child might incur while they are in Australia
• ensure that adequate accommodation and financial assistance is available as required to meet the child's reasonable living needs. This assistance would cover the child's first two (2) years in Australia
• provide information and advice to help the child settle.

You are required to advise the department in writing if your circumstances change in a way that may effect the child’s eligibility for this visa or your eligibility to sponsor the child.