We acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge the Whadjuk people as the traditional owners of the land on which Baby Coming You Ready? was developed.

The past and continuing connections to land, waters, community and culture brings hope to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who warmly welcome us to work together collaboratively towards a brighter future.

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This website contains images and references to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be deceased.

Publications

Kelly, B. (2024). Culturally safe mental health screening for Aboriginal mothers: An exploration of the value of Baby Coming You Ready program in child health settings. [Accelerated Research Master’s with Training Thesis, Murdoch University]. Murdoch University Research Repository: librarysearch.murdoch.edu.au/discovery/delivery?vid=61MUN_INST:ResearchRepository&repId=12161405960007891#13161405950007891

Ratajczak, T. (2024). Exploring cultural and clinical factors contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s resilience: A study utilising the Baby Coming You Ready Program. [Accelerated Research Master’s with Training Thesis, Murdoch University]. Murdoch University Research Repository: https://librarysearch.murdoch.edu.au/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991005657670207891&context=L&vid=61MUN_INST:61MU&lang=en&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=
Everything&query=any,contains,trish%20ratajczak&offset=0

Kotz, J., Ratajczak, T., Marriott, R., Kelly, B., & Walker, R. (2023) Baby Coming You Ready: Final pilot evaluation report, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change. Murdoch University.

Kotz, J. (2021). Kalyakool Moort – Always family: Strong culture, strong care, strong families: Codesigning a culturally considered approach to perinatal screening and support for the first 1000 days of parenthood from conception to infancy [PhD thesis, Murdoch University]. Murdoch University Research Repository:
librarysearch.murdoch.edu.au/discovery/delivery?vid=61MUN_INST:ResearchRepository&repId=12135201860007891#13137045890007891

Kotz, J., Bennett, E., Reibel, T., AhChee, V., & Marriott, R. (2021). ‘Baby Coming You Ready’ an innovative screening and assessment tool for perinatal mental health with Aboriginal families: a protocol for pilot evaluation.
Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing,18(2), 19–26.https://doi.org/10.33235/ajcfhn.18.2.19-26

Kotz, J., Marriott, R., & Reid, C. (2020). The EPDS and Australian Indigenous women: A systematic review of the literature.
Women and Birth,34(2), 128–134.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.02.007