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Original article

Professional Skills and Personal Characteristics for Psychologists Working in an Urban Australian Context With Indigenous Clients

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Pages 464-474 | Received 10 Nov 2015, Accepted 19 Mar 2015, Published online: 12 Nov 2020

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