This code set should always be used to record the relationship of the carer to the person for whom they care.

CODE 1   Wife/female partner

Includes married and de facto partners who are carers.

CODE 2   Husband/male partner

Includes married and de facto partners who are carers.

CODE 3   Mother

Includes step- and foster parents.

CODE 4   Father

Includes step- and foster parents.

CODE 5   Daughter

Includes stepchildren.

CODE 6    Son

Includes stepchildren.  

CODE 7    Daughter-in-law

CODE 8    Son-in-law

CODE 9    Other female relative

CODE 10   Other male relative

CODE 11   Female friend/neighbour

CODE 12   Male friend/neighbour

CODE 97  Not applicable

This code is used where the person’s informal carer is a paid worker or a volunteer organised by formal services.

CODE 98   Unknown/unable to be determined

This code is used where the assessor or person collecting the information could not determine whether the person had a carer or what their relationship was. 

CODE 99  Not stated/inadequately described

This code should only be recorded where the carer has not been identified. This code is not for use in primary data collections.