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ORGANISATION IDENTIFIER

ABS short name: EPR_ID
ABS Aggregate Template Reference: Column B
METeOR Technical name: Service provider organisation - organisation identifier, X(15)
METeOR identifier: 397155
METeOR link: <http://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/397155>
METeOR definition: A unique identifier assigned to each service which delivers child care or preschool services to children.

Scope

Inclusions: A unique identifier for each service provider, for all early childhood education and care services that deliver a preschool program.
Exclusions:

• Identifiers assigned to the registered business or the organisation operating the service, if different from the preschool program provider.

• Identifier assigned to the parent school, if different from the preschool program provider.

• Summary level identifiers (e.g. region, district or group codes) that comprise more than one early childhood education and care service.

• The organisation identifier is used to enable accurate identification of the service provider.

• The organisation identifier may be used to identify records that require follow-up with service providers to resolve data queries.

• The nominal and operational definitions differ as there is currently no uniform method for assigning the organisation identifier. States and territories are advised to adopt a consistent approach to assigning identifiers within their jurisdiction.

2.4.1 LEGAL VALUE CHECKS
	Edit specifications	Edit resolution
1.	If field is blank.	Provide a valid organisation identifier.
2.	If character length is greater than 15.	Provide a valid organisation identifier.
3.	If same identifier is used for more than one service provider or campus.	Provide a unique valid organisation identifier for each separate service provider and campus.

• The identifier should include components that identify the main service type, state/territory and an individual number for each service.

• The identifier should be reported for the location at which the preschool program is delivered. A discrete identifier should be supplied for each preschool program operated as a separate campus or 'satellite' of a parent service provider organisation.

• All individual caregivers working for family day care/in-home care services should be provided with the same service identifier as the service in which they work.