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Data dictionary

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: Household composition, Type Label X(36) Data Element The composition of an individual's household, as represented by a label. June 12, 2025 --
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 --
Person: Indigenous Status, FaCS Grouped Label X(14) Data Element Aboriginal Status, as represented by a grouped label Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Grouped Label X(14) Data Element Aboriginal Status, as represented by a grouped label May 4, 2022 --
Person: Indigenous Status, group label X(42) Data Element An individual's Aboriginal status, as represented by a grouped label. June 12, 2025 --
Person: Indigenous Status, IFBS Code X(40) Data Element A code label that represents the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin identified by a given client. Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Indicator Code N(2) Data Element A code that represents whether a person is identified as being either Indigenous or Non Indigenous. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Indicator X(5) Data Element A code that represents whether a person identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Label A(10) Data Element The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin identified by a given client, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Indigenous Status, Label X(40) Data Element A label that represents the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin identified by a person. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Interpreter requirement Data Element Concept Interpreter service required by the person Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Interpreter requirement, Yes/No/Not Known Code N(2) Data Element Interpreter service required by the person, as represented by a code. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Intersex Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is born with genetic, hormonal or physical sex characteristics that are not typically male or female. Intersex people... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Intersex Indicator, Yes/No/Prefer Not to Say Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person is born with genetic, hormonal or physical sex characteristics that are not typically... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Is a carer Data Element Concept Whether a person is a carer in a carer relationship. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Is a carer, Flag Data Element Whether a person is a carer in a carer relationship, represented by a flag. April 8, 2021 --
Person: KiDS Number Data Element Concept Internal Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Person Identifier from the legacy KiDS system Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: KiDS Number, Identifier X(14) Data Element A person's internal Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Person Identifier from the legacy KiDS system. Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: Learning Disability Flag Data Element Concept Whether a person has an impairment of intellectual functions which limit a range of daily activities and restrict participation in a... May 20, 2021 --
Person: Learning Disability Flag, Indicator X(5) Data Element A flag indicating whether a person has an impairment of intellectual functions which limit a range of daily activities and... June 12, 2025 --
Person: Learning Disability Flag, Yes/No Label A(10) Data Element A label that represents whether a person has an impairment of intellectual functions which limit a range of daily activities... May 20, 2021 --
Person: Leaving Care Plan Data Element Concept Leaving care plan for a child/young person in out of home care (OOHC) Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Leaving Care Plan, Label X(50) Data Element An indicator of whether a child has a leaving care plan, as represented by a label. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Length of time in care Data Element Concept The period of time a person received/receiving care Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Length of time in care, Group Label X(20) Data Element The period of time a person received/receiving care, as represented by a group label Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Linkage key Data Element Concept A key that enables the bringing together of two or more records that are believed to belong to the same individual... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Linkage Key, Identifier X(30) Data Element A key (presenting unit linkage key) that enables two or more records belonging to the same individual (presenting unit) to... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Locality Name Data Element Concept The full name of the locality, suburb or town contained within the specific address of a person. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Locality Name, Text X(50) Data Element The full name of the locality, suburb or town contained within the specific address of a person, as represented by text. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Main language spoken at home Data Element Concept The main language spoken at home by a given client. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Main language spoken at home, Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL) 2016 code Data Element The main language spoken at home by a given client, represented by a code. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Main language spoken at home, Label X(50) Data Element The main language spoken at home by a given client, recorded as a label representing a language. June 12, 2025 --
Person: Main source of income, Label Data Element The main source of income for a person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Mental Illness Information Source Data Element Concept An indicator of whether a person has received information for a mental health issue. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Mental Illness Information Source, code N Data Element Sources of additional information regarding a client's mental health issue, as represented by a code. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Middle Name Data Element Concept Part of a person's full name, placed after the first (given) name and before the surname. Jan. 13, 2023 --