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Acknowledgements
inviting me to stay in their home during my visit to Australia. I had a great time with
you!
I also appreciate the great level of support I have received during these three years
from the writing group (College of Education and HEDC); from the discourse analysis group and from my research colleagues at the University of Otago. Special thanks
to my friends on the fourth floor: Megan Anakin, Sarah Bartley, Kim Brown, Jason
Fan, Lara Sanderson, Shire Agnew, Tracy Rogers, Isaac Benning, Sylvia Robertson,
Jackie Tagg and Chris Keach.
This research was made possible by a University of Otago Doctoral scholarship.
I would, therefore, like to thank the University of Otago for making this research
possible.
I am very grateful to all my participants who generously gave their time to participate in this study. I have learned so much from hearing your views, experiences and
understandings of social investment. This research would not have happened without
your support and input. I truly hope this research can reciprocate your insightful
contributions.
Rafaela Costa Camões Rabello