Table 3 Participants demographics
Total | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
Number of participants | 81 | |
Indigenous affiliation | ||
Aboriginal | 67 | 83% |
Torres Strait Islander | 0 | 0 |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | 0 | 0 |
Bi-cultural (identified with Indigenous and non- Indigenous heritages/family cultural backgrounds) | 14 | 17% |
Identified as Koori (born in Victoria) | 68 | 84% |
Non-Koori (born outside Victoria) | 13 | 16% |
Koori (Victorian Aboriginal) Clan Group Affiliations Non-Koori, non-Victorian Clan Group Affiliation | 12 15 | |
Age (years), Mean (SD) | 41 (SD 13) | |
Sex | ||
Women | 43 | 53% |
Men | 38 | 47% |
Employment | ||
Yes | 45 | 55% |
No | 36 | 45% |
Financial security | ||
Enough money for basic living expenses | ||
Yes | 49 | 60% |
No | 32 | 40% |
Secondary (year 12 high school) and higher education | ||
Completed secondary schooling | 18 | 22% |
Completed a diploma/certificate qualification (e.g., TAFE level) | 55 | 70% |
Completed a higher education tertiary degree | 5 | 6% |