Definition
A group of people sharing a common characteristic or set of characteristics which a particular government policy or program, or agency seeks to assist.
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Context:
Target group is used in describing community services agencies, in service planning and in comparing community needs and service availability. Target groups may relate to population groups or communities, families/households, individuals, organisations or labour force groups. Characteristics may include age, cultural identity, geographic location, specific needs and other relevant characteristics.Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. National classifications of community services, Version 2.0. AIHW Cat. no. HWI 40. Canberra: AIHW. Reference through:http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/hwi/nccsv2/index.html
Target group is used in describing community services agencies, in service planning and in comparing community needs and service availability. Target groups may relate to population groups or communities, families/households, individuals, organisations or labour force groups. Characteristics may include age, cultural identity, geographic location, specific needs and other relevant characteristics.Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2003. National classifications of community services, Version 2.0. AIHW Cat. no. HWI 40. Canberra: AIHW. Reference through:http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/hwi/nccsv2/index.html
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