We acknowledge the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, the Traditional Custodians of the lands described in this book and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their enduring connections to the land and water of NSW which we are fortunate to walk across and swim in today.

This book was written on Gadigal land, cared for by the Traditional Custodians for tens of thousands of years. We are grateful to call Eora country home.