Singles

Joe (left) is a twenty-three year old graduate student from the University of Newcastle. He has decided to continue his studies whilst working part-time at Hunter Water with a starting salary of $71,000.13 Like any student, he predominantly spends his money on rent, food & leisure. As this is his first career job, his saving are low. Therefore, Joe is a rental equity saver, planning to build up his saving to either one day buy a house outside the scheme or within.

Sue (right) is a twenty-six year old single who is struggling through life financially. She is currently on Job Seeker benefits to keep her head above water & is struggling with rental costs elsewhere. With the discontinuation of covid payments, her annual income has decreased from $32,638 to $19,806.14 She is currently living within the rental crisis scheme where she works at the daycare to pay for her rent.

Couples

Stephanie (31) & Peter (33) have been living at Reciprocity for a year now. They are both full-time workers operating on shift work. Stephanie works at the local radio office & runs the morning breakfast show. She is consistently up early. Peter on the other hand works a nine-to-five at Newcastle Council. They are not always having meals together because of their different working times, but throughout their block, have made friends with other residents whilst eating at the communal kitchen. As active travellers, they don’t stay in one place too long. They are part of the rental equity saver scheme to save money for that next adventure.