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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: Referral purpose - Personal and family safety, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code representing whether a client is seeking assistance for, or being referred to services to change the impact of... Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Referral purpose - Physical health Data Element Concept A flag representing whether a person is referred for Physical health services. Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Referral purpose - Physical health, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code representing whether a client is seeking assistance for, or being referred to services to assist with the impact... Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Referring (Other) Data Element Concept Referral from other (not Community Services Centre). July 7, 2021 --
Person: Relationship Status Data Element Concept A description of the current relationship status of a person, or the existence of a previous relationship. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Relationship Status, Code N Data Element The code that represents the person's couple relationship status at a point in time. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Relationship to Presenting Unit Head, Code NN Data Element Relation of the person to the presenting unit head, as represented by a code. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Relationship Type Data Element Concept The relationship of a person in the household unit to the presenting unit head Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Report Status Data Element Concept The status of a report that has been made to the Department regarding a Person Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: Report Status, IFBS Code X(10) Data Element A code that represents the status of a report that has been made to the Department regarding a Person. Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: Secured Flag Data Element Concept At the time of extraction this persons information was secured in ChildStory. This information should be assessed for sensitivity Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Secured Flag, Indicator X(5) Data Element An indicator that represents whether a person's information is secured in ChildStory at the time of extraction. Jan. 13, 2023 --
Person: Secured Flag, Yes/No/NA Code AA Data Element A flag that represents whether a persons information was secured in ChildStory - at the time of extraction, as represented... Sept. 12, 2024 --
Person: Sensory Disability Flag Data Element Concept Whether a person has a vision disability (blindness, vision impairment); hearing disability (deafness, hearing impairment that cause severe restrictions in... May 20, 2021 --
Person: Sensory Disability Flag, Indicator X(5) Data Element A flag indicating whether a person has a vision disability (blindness, vision impairment); hearing disability (deafness, hearing impairment that cause... June 12, 2025 --
Person: Sensory Disability Flag, Yes/No Label A(10) Data Element A label that represents whether a person has a vision disability (blindness, vision impairment); hearing disability (deafness, hearing impairment that... May 20, 2021 --
Person: Service Activity Type, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates that a service activity has been provided or referred for a person. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sex Data Element Concept Sex refers to a person's biological characteristics. A person's sex is usually described as being either male or female. A person... July 7, 2021 --
Person: Sex, Code A(6) Data Element A code that represents the distinction between male and female. Sept. 9, 2021 --
Person: Sex, Code N Data Element The distinction between male, female, and others who do not have biological characteristics typically associated with either the male or... Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sex, Code X Data Element The sex identified by a person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Sex, Gender Label A(8) Data Element The sex identified by a person, represented by a label. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Bisexual Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is sexually attracted not exclusively to people of one particular gender. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Bisexual Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether one is sexually attracted not exclusively to people of one particular gender. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Different Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person's sexual preference is different to the preference described. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Different Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person's sexual preference is different to the preferences described Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Heterosexual Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is sexually attracted solely to people of the opposite sex. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Heterosexual Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person is sexually attracted solely to people of the opposite sex. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Homosexual Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is sexually attracted solely to people of one's own sex. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Homosexual Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person is sexually attracted solely to people of one's own sex. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Not Stated Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person's sexual preference is not stated or inadequately described. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Not Stated Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether one's sexual preference is not stated or inadequately described. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Queer Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is sexually attracted to sexual and gender identities other than straight and cisgender. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Queer Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether one is sexually attracted to sexual and gender identities other than straight and cisgender. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Undisclosed Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person prefers not to disclose their sexual orientation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sexual Orientation Undisclosed Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that represents whether a person prefers not to disclose their sexual orientation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Short-Term Accommodation Type Data Element Concept    Whether a person is residing in short-term or emergency accommodation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Short-Term Accommodation Type, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person is residing in short-term or emergency accommodation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sibling Count Data Element Concept The count (number) of siblings of a child/young person. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Sibling Disability Status Data Element Concept Whether a sibling of a person as been identified as having a disability, impairment or condition. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Sibling Disability Status, Indicator X(5) Data Element A code that represents whether a sibling of a person as been identified as having a disability, impairment or condition. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Siblings, Number NNN Data Element The total (count) of siblings of a child/young person. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Sleeping Rough Accommodation Type Data Element Concept Whether a person is sleeping rough or in non-conventional accommodation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Sleeping Rough Accommodation Type, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person is sleeping rough or in non-conventional accommodation. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Source of Income Data Element Concept The source of income for an individual. April 8, 2021 --
Person: Staff Identifier X(30) Data Element A label representing an individual who performed an action within a particular system, as generated by that system. Aug. 8, 2024 --
Person: Support Hours - Total Data Element Concept Total number of support hours provided. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Support Hours - Total, Hours N[NN] Data Element Total number of support hours provided to a child/young person. July 7, 2021 --
Person: Transition from Care or Custody Indicator Data Element Concept Whether a person is transitioning to independence from care or custody. Nov. 25, 2021 --
Person: Transition from Care or Custody Indicator, No/Yes Code N Data Element A code that indicates whether a person is transitioning to independence from care or custody. Nov. 25, 2021 --