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Data dictionary for NSW Dept. Communities and Justice/FACSIAR Data Governance Committee (Registration Authority) showing concepts registered as Standard on .

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Concepts
Name Definition Registered from Registered until
Legal Order: Order Identifier Data Element Concept Unique identifier for an order Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Order type Data Element Concept The type of order under which a person is detained or is placed under care, protection or supervision. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Order type, label A(30) Data Element The type of legal order to which a child was subject to, as represented by a label. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Record Status Data Element Concept The record statusof an order under which a person is detained or is placed under care, protection or supervision. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order Record Status Label A(30) Value Domain A label representing the record status of a legal order (or arrangement) record type to which a child may be subject... Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Record status, label A(30) Data Element Record status of a legal order to which a child may be subject to, as represented by a label. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Record type Data Element Concept The record type of an order under which a person is detained or is placed under care, protection or supervision. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Record type, label A(30) Data Element Legal order record type to which a child may be subject to, as represented by a label. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Start Date Data Element Concept The date on which a legal order or arrangement took effect. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Order: Start Date, YYYY-MM-DD Data Element The date on which a legal order or arrangement took effect, expressed as DDMMYYYY. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Legal Responsibility Property Legal parental responsibility for a care placement Jan. 13, 2023 --
Length of time in care Property The period of time receiving care Jan. 13, 2023 --
Length of time in placement Property The period of time in a placement Jan. 13, 2023 --
Level Number Property The number used to distinguish the floor or level of a multi-storey building/sub-complex. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Level of Government Property A descriptor of the level of government. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Level of Government Code N Value Domain A code set representing the level of government. Jan. 13, 2023 --
LGA Code N(5) Value Domain A code set representing Local Government Areas in NSW - as used by ABS. Aug. 8, 2024 --
LGA Label X(50) Value Domain A label (description) set representing a Local Government Area (LGA) Oct. 6, 2023 --
Linkage code 581 check Value Domain Generated field to check the SLK (A combination of the second, third and fifth alphanumeric characters of a person's family name, the... April 8, 2021 --
Linkage key check Property Field generated to check the key that enables the bringing together of two or more things. April 8, 2021 --
Living Skills/Personal Development Property Help to enhance clients’ independence or self-esteem. This help is more than normal everyday contact with the client and includes... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Local Government Area Property A geographic area defined by the Departments of Local Government, or their equivalent in each state or territory, excepting the... April 8, 2021 --
Local Government Area Code List Value Domain A code set representing a Local Government Area in NSW. April 8, 2021 --
Location Object Class Specialisation A particular position; point or area in physical or virtual space. Nov. 20, 2021 --
Location Descriptor Property A description of the position of a particular location relative to another physical site. Jan. 13, 2023 --
LONGITUDE Data Type A geographic coordinate that specifies the east–west position of a point on the Earth's surface. March 11, 2021 --
Longitude Decimal Degrees XNNN.N(9) Value Domain A numeric measurement of longitude in decimal degrees. April 8, 2021 --
Long Term Accommodation Property Public housing, private rental accommodation, community housing or owner-occupied housing, accommodation that is generally provided for three months or longer... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Lot Number Property The number given to a property for subdivison administration purposes prior to road numbering. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Main Language Spoken at Home Property The main language spoken by a person in the home, on a regular basis, to communicate with other residents and... April 8, 2021 --
Main source of income label Value Domain A label set representing sources of monetary or cash income. April 8, 2021 --
Mandatory Reporter Property Whether the contactor type is mapped as a mandatory reporter Source system: CIW – Derived CIW folder: Contact/Report: Contact Overtime file field name:... Sept. 12, 2024 --
Material Aid/Brokerage Property Money given to, or on behalf of, the client for bond/rent/transport and so forth and other non-monetary assistance, such as... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Material Service Flag Property Whether material wellbeing and basic necessities services are needed to address the client’s immediate lack of money and basic items needed... May 20, 2021 --
Meals Property Actual provision of food for the client. Excludes money or vouchers to purchase food as this should be included under... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Medical Issues Property Assistance sought because of any conditions that are, or have been treated or diagnosed by a health professional. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Medium Term/Transitional Accommodation Property Accommodation provided or managed by a specialist homelessness agency or other medium-term housing that is not expected to be long... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mental Health Issues Property Assistance sought due to poor mental health. This does not include a situation in which the person sought assistance as... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mental health issues flag Property A flag based on the presence of any psychological condition, or mental health issues. June 12, 2025 --
Mental Health Service Flag Property Whether mental health, wellbeing and self-care services are needed where the client is seeking to change the impact of mental health issues... May 20, 2021 --
Mental Health Services Property Advice, support from mental health services. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mental Health Services Code N(2) Value Domain A code set representing Mental Health Services received Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mental Illness Information Property Mental Illness Information Source indicator Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mental Illness Information Source Code N Value Domain A code set representing Mental Illness Information Source. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Mesh Block (MB) code N(11) Value Domain A code set representing the smallest unit for the release of Census data. Mesh Blocks are the smallest geographic region in... April 8, 2021 --
Metadata type Property The type or category of metadata used in a given system. June 12, 2025 --
Metadata type label Value Domain A label set for the type of metadata used by a given system, or collection of data. June 12, 2025 --
Middle Name Property A person's name placed after the first name and before the surname. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Migration visa type Property The migration visa category granted by Australia to an individual. April 8, 2021 --
Migration visa type label Value Domain A label set representing categories of migration visa granted by the Australian government. April 8, 2021 --