Gudaga goes to school study: methods used in understanding school transitions and early education experiences of an urban AboriginalFootnote

^*The term ‘Aboriginal’ is used in recognition of the preference of the Aboriginal community in south-west Sydney. Use of this term is consistent with policies of NSW Health, NSW Department of Education and the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc.

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