This toolkit has been shaped through a collaborative, participatory process guided by a working group of maternal and Aboriginal health experts. We acknowledge the leadership of Indigenous midwifery leaders, whose cultural guidance and insights have been central to the development of this resource, ensuring it is grounded in cultural safety and community priorities.

The RISE Dillybag builds on and adapts existing resources, aligns with complementary frameworks, and addresses identified gaps, aiming to provide practical, culturally responsive tools for services and communities. Its development has been iterative, informed by continuous, context-specific feedback from stakeholders in Nhulunbuy and Mparntwe.

We sincerely thank our partners for their invaluable contributions and ongoing collaboration: Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress Alukura), My Midwives, Gove District Hospital, and the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwife, NT Health.

We thank Shirley Spicer and Professor Yvette Roe for their cultural governance and oversight. We also acknowledge the contributions of the technical team, Professor Donna Hartz, Dr Isabella Garti, Tiffany Cattermole, Dr Anneka Bowman, Sue Anderson, and Dr Res McCalman, for their valuable input throughout the process. We further extend our thanks to Associate Professor Sascha Kowalenko, Professor Yu Gao, and Andrew Lin for their contributions.

We also thank Goanna Solutions for their technical expertise and ongoing support in the design, development, and implementation of the toolkit platform.