I have lived in Australia now for 20 years and am a respected member of my community.
My husband and I came to Australia to look after our grandchildren when my daughter separated from her husband. We were able to come on a temporary retirement visa (410)* and I am still here on that visa.
When my husband died, I applied for a permanent none contributory aged parent visa. That was more than ten years ago and I am still waiting. Most Australians don’t believe me, many say “Why don’t you apply for citizenship? I fear I may never make that.
* withdrawn 2004