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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
Person: Gender, Code N Data Element The code that represents the behavioural, cultural or psychological traits associated with the sex that a person identifies with. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Gender, Code X(20) Data Element A code that represents how a person identifies their masculine or feminine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively... June 22, 2021 --
Person: Gender, Code X(40) Data Element A code that represents how a person identifies their masculine or feminine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively... May 4, 2022 --
Person: Gender Identity Different Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person identifies with a gender that is different to the gender identity described. An individual's gender is not always... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Different Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person identifies with a gender that is different to the other gender identities described.... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Diverse Data Element Concept Whether an individual does not fall within the traditional binary notions of sex and gender (male and females). This may... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Diverse, Yes/No/Prefer Not to Say Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person does not fall within the traditional binary notions of sex and gender (male... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Female Data Element Concept Whether a person identifies with feminine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or female, and doesn't always correspond to their... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Female, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person identifies with feminine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Male Data Element Concept Whether a person identifies with masculine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or female, and doesn't always correspond to their... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Male, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person identifies with masculine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Non-Binary Data Element Concept Whether a person's gender identity is not exclusively masculine or feminine. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Non-Binary, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person's gender identity is not exclusively masculine or feminine. An individual's gender is not always... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Not Stated Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a the gender identity of a person is not stated or inadequately described. An individual's gender is not always... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Not Stated Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a the gender identity of a person is not stated or inadequately described. An individual's... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Undisclosed Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person does not wish to disclose gender identity. An individual's gender is not always exclusively male or female, and... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender Identity Undisclosed Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether an individual does not wish to disclose gender identity. An individual's gender is not always... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Gender, Label A(20) Data Element A label that represents how a person identifies their masculine or feminine characteristics. An individual's gender is not always exclusively... Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Given Name Data Element Concept A person's identifying name within the group or by which the person is socially identified. June 22, 2021 --
Person: Given Name, Hashed Data Element De-identified (hashed) name of a person within the family group or by which the person is socially identified. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Given Name, Text X(50) Data Element The name of a person within the family group or by which the person is socially identified. June 22, 2021 --
Person: Grouped Reason for Seeking Assistance, Homelessness code NN Data Element A code that represents the main reason a person seeks assistance from a SHS agency. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Hardship type Data Element Concept The nature of hardship/difficulty, which is affecting an individual. Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Hardship type, Text X(50) Data Element The cause of difficulty or concern affecting an individual or their business, as represented by a label. Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Has a carer Data Element Concept Whether a person is the care recipient in a carer relationship. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Has a carer, Flag Data Element Whether a person is the care recipient in a carer relationship, represented by a flag. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Highest level of education or qualification, Label X(50) Data Element The highest level of education or qualification achieved by a person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Homelessness status Data Element Concept The experience of unstable, inadequate or non-permanent housing identified by person. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Homelessness status, Label Data Element The experience of unstable, inadequate or non-permanent housing identified by person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Homelessness Status Unknown Data Element Concept Whether a person's previous homelessness status unknown or refused to provide information. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Homelessness Status Unknown, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person's homelessness status is unknown or the client refused to provide information. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Homeless Risk Data Element Concept A record of whether a person was homeless or at risk of homelessness at beginning of support. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Homeless Risk, Code N Data Element Status of a person who was homeless or at risk of homelessness, as represented by a code Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Household composition Data Element Concept The household composition for a person. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Household Composition, Label A(10) Data Element The household composition for a person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Housing Stability Flag Data Element Concept Whether the conditions of a person's housing are secure in terms of ability to pay rent, overcrowding, moving frequently, staying... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Housing Stability Flag, Change Code XX Data Element A code that represents whether there is a change in the conditions of a person's housing security in terms of ability... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Housing Stability Flag, Last Reported Code XX Data Element A code that represents the last reported conditions of whether a person's housing is secure in terms of ability to pay... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Housing Stability Flag, Start Code XX Data Element A code that represents whether, at the commencement of services, the conditions of a person's housing are secure in terms... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Identifier Data Element Concept A unique identifier assigned to a person. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Identifier, Legacy Identifier X(15) Data Element A unique identifier assigned to a person that is taken directly from the source system. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Identifier, Legacy KIDS Number X(15) Data Element A unique identifier assigned to a person that is taken directly from the source system. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Identifier, NX(14) Data Element A code that uniquely identifies a person within a state or territory. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Identifier, X(15) Data Element A unique identifier assigned to a person that is taken directly from the source system. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Identifier, X(18) Data Element Unique ID of a person, assigned to an Out Of Home Care (OOHC) record. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Income Frequency Data Element Concept A measure of a period of time for which an amount is being paid to a person. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Income Frequency, Label Data Element A measure of a period of time for which an amount is being paid to a person, recorded as the... April 8, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Sibling Count Data Element Concept The count (number) of siblings of a child/young person who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Sibling Count, Number NNN Data Element The total (count) of siblings that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander of a child/young person. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Brighter Futures Code X(40) Data Element A code from Brighter Futures that represents the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin identified by a person. June 22, 2021 --