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Definition

A group of people sharing a common characteristic or set of characteristics which a particular government policy or program, or agency seeks to assist.

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Context:
Target group is used in describing community services agencies, in service planning and in comparing community needs and service availability. Target groups may relate to population groups or communities, families/households, individuals, organisations or labour force groups. Characteristics may include age, cultural identity, geographic location, specific needs and other relevant characteristics.

Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. National classifications of community services, Version 2.0. AIHW Cat. no. HWI 40. Canberra: AIHW. Reference through:http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/hwi/nccsv2/index.html

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