Table 3 Sample characteristics (n = 95)**

Female

67

70

Male

28

30

Identity

Aboriginal

95

100

Age

16–24

15

16

24–34

11

12

35–44

21

22

45–54

20

21

55–64

12

13

65–74

11

12

75 and over

5

5

Highest education level

Did not attend or complete primary school

*

*

Finished primary school

5

5

Some high school

15

16

Completed year 10 or 11

24

25

Complete high school

10

11

TAFE certificate or Diploma

26

27

University degree or higher

9

10

Employment status

In paid employment (full or part-time, casual and cash in hand work)

17

18

Out of work

16

17

Retired

14

15

Home duties

11

12

Studying

8

8

Unable to work

23

24