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Dependent child

Definition

A person who is either a child under 15 or a dependent student.

Comments

Context:
Family structure

Origin:

Australian Bureau of Statistics 2001. Census Dictionary. Cat. no. 2901.0. Canberra: ABS.

Comments:

This is a standard statistical unit for analyses of economic well being, and in the community services context is an important measure in assessing the needs and circumstances of individuals and families.

A dependent must be attached to a nominal parent with whom he/she usually resides. This parent must be over 15 years of age.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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