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Person—relationship to the presenting unit head, code N[N]

Definition

The relationship of a person within the presenting unit to the presenting unit head, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—relationship to the presenting unit head, code N[N]

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Relationship to presenting unit head, code N[N] ".
Data Type String
Format N[N]
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Self
2 Spouse/partner
3 Parent/Guardian
4 Child
5 Step child
6 Foster child
7 Sibling
8 Aunt or uncle
9 Niece or nephew
10 Grandparent
11 Grandchild
12 Other relative
13 Unrelated person
14 Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant
15 Other relationship
Supplementary Values 99 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

This question is asked of the presenting unit head. It captures the relationship of the unit head to others with whom he/she is presenting.

If 'Other relative' is nominated ask what the relationship is and record it. This will enable coding of the relationship to the classification.

The standard question module for self-completed collections consists of two questions.

The presenting unit head is identified via the relationships within the presenting unit. If there is a child(ren) present (under 18 years old), the presenting unit head is the spokesperson which is:

  • The parent/guardian representing any child(ren) (under 18 years old), or If there is no parent/guardian, present the most direct relationship representing any child(ren) (under 18 years old).
  • If two siblings presented to an agency the presenting unit head would be the one that was regarded as the spokesperson for the two.

If there are no child(ren) present (under 18 years old), the presenting unit head is the spokesperson who is:

  • The spouse/partner of another person within the presenting unit, or
  • Is related in some way to another person within the presenting unit.

Obtaining this information does not require a response for the presenting unit head. For each subsequent person, the respondent is required to fill in the appropriate tick box in response to the above instruction. The set of response categories for Person 2 differs from those used for Person 3 and onwards, depending on their relationship to the presenting unit head.

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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