Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander mothers and birthing mothers. Dads/partners can also participate as they are important in Bub’s growth and development.

During a study visit, there will be yarns about health and surveys on diet/lifestyle and wellbeing, and blood and urine samples may also be collected, similar to antenatal visits. As participation is voluntary, you don't have to provide samples if you prefer not to.

There are things in our lives that make us strong as individuals, families and communities. Strong Families is designed with Community for families to grow strong and deadly.

All personal information is de-identified and stored in a secure server at the University of QLD. Any biological samples collected are destroyed once utilised, and any results from samples will be destroyed at participants’ request. Data is only accessible with Indigenous Steering Committee approval.

The study staff are midwives and Indigenous health workers who are trained and experienced to ensure you are comfortable at all stages. You can let them know about any worries. The benefits include providing deadly, strong data with Indigenous families.

As a thank you for your time and participation, we are offering incentive gifts after each study visit. In addition to these incentives, where parking at a site is at a cost, participants will also receive a parking voucher for each appointment attended.