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Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
2026
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Disability and carers
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2026
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21/07/2026
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Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
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Census of Population and Housing: Census Dictionary, 2016
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Variable
ASSNP
Core activity need for assistance
PCAP
Provided unpaid child care and/or unpaid assistance to a person
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UNCAREP
Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age
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