Table 1.
Stage 1—demographic characteristics of participants by group (total n = 6 participants per group)
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 | Total (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Men | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| Age range (years) | 32–64 | 28–54 | 32–58 | 33–63 | 28–63 |
| Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unstable housing | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Public housing | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Government benefits as main source of income | 3 | 4a | 4 | 4a | 15 |
| Regular employment (f/t or p/t) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Completed high school educationb | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
aOne person receiving government support for full-time study
bCompleted year 12 or above in the Australian education system