Relationship Status: The applicant needs to be the aged dependent relative of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who wants to sponsor them. Every sponsoring relative needs to be settled in Australia and willing to provide financial and physical support to the applicant.

Dependency Factor: The applicant needs to be financially dependent on their sponsoring relative and should be unable to support themselves financially due to their age, disability, or any other reasons. This dependency factor must be demonstrated through evidence of financial support provided by the sponsoring relative.

Age Requirement: The applicant needs to meet the age requirement specified by the Australian government. Typically, this visa option is for elderly individuals who have reached retirement age and are no longer able to work or support themselves financially.

No Other Relatives: The applicant should not have any other relatives, either in Australia or overseas, apart from the sponsoring relative. This visa option is specifically for elderly dependent relatives who don’t have any other family members to provide support outside Australia.

Requirements of Health and Character: The applicant and any accompanying family members need to meet health and character requirements for the visa grant. This process typically involves undergoing a medical examination and obtaining police clearance certificates.

You need to collect all necessary documents in order to support your visa application. This can also include identity documents, proof of relationship along with the sponsoring relative, evidence of financial dependency, health examination reports, police clearance certificates, also any other relevant documentation.

Make sure to fill out the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Onshore) (Subclass 838) application form accurately and truthfully. This process can usually be done online through the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs website.

Make sure to upload or submit all required documents along with your visa application. Also make sure that all documents are properly certified and translated into English it’s necessary.

You need to pay the required visa application fee. The overall fee amount can vary and is subject to change, so it's very essential to check the current fee before submitting the application.

Once you complete the application form, you need to attach all necessary documents, and paying the fee. Also, you’ll need to submit your visa application online or through the designated channels as per specified by the Department of Home Affairs.