Table 1 Participants demographics
| Â | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Number of participants | 81 | Â |
Indigenous status | ||
 Aboriginal | 67 | 83% |
 Torres Strait Islander | 0 | 0 |
 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | 0 | 0 |
 Bicultural (identified with Indigenous and non-indigenous heritage/family cultural backgrounds) | 14 | 17% |
 Identified as Koori (born in Victoria) | 68 | 84% |
 Non-Koori (born outside Victoria) | 13 | 16% |
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% |
Able to borrow $2000 within a week for something considered important, such as an emergency | ||
 Yes | 41 | 51% |
 No | 40 | 49% |
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% |