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Developing skills and/or knowledge (e.g., getting a license or education and attending courses to learn to use computers, photography, massage, and painting)
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26%
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Purchasing equipment (e.g., computer, camera, gardening, kitchenware, TV antenna, and paint)
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26%
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Joining a group for social, health and fitness, and recreational purposes (e.g., dating sites, social groups, gymnasiums and health and fitness centres, model building clubs, and photography clubs)
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21%
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Developing aspects of ‘the self’ by doing courses (e.g., communication, confidence and assertiveness skills), securing counselling services for themselves and/or family members (e.g., individual or family counselling), and/or joining groups that could assist with discovering their heritage
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16%
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Taking time out (e.g., holiday, trip for fun and/or socialising, and enhancing connections with family who live overseas) with and/or without family
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7%
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Attaining certifications (e.g., first aid, working with children check and National Police Clearance)
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3%
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Other (e.g., securing a sitter to watch over dependents)
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1%
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