Living on minimum wage

Clare Mason drinks a cup of tea as she takes a break from her duties at the Gujaga Child Care Centre La Perouse June 18, 2013. Mason earns the minumum wage in Australia that stands officially at A$15.96 per hour. Her duties include feeding, playing and participating in educational activities for the young children who are dropped at the centre by their parents during their work day. She admits that after paying her living expenses for the week that include A$150 for rent, A$80 for food, A$60 for a phone, A$30 for petrol, and A$200 for entertainment, she saves about A$20 a week. Picture taken June 18, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]