Further Information and Acknowledgements
Authorship
Financial and In-Kind Support
This research report was prepared by Allison Byrnes, Research and Evaluation Coordinator at Family Life.
Establishment and co-design of the ‘Catch Up for Women’ program has been financially supported by Family Life; a Fleur Spitzer Sub-Fund Grant provided by The Victorian Women’s Trust, and a community Crowdfunding Campaign. Further details are available at https://www.vwt.org.au/grant/catch-up-womensengagement-tool-kit/, and https://catchup.familylife. com.au/.
Contribution to the scope, editing and design were made by Jo Cavanagh OAM, CEO Family Life; the Catch Up for Women National Advisory Board, Steering Committee and Co-Design Group; Family Life’s Impact and Strategy team, and Community Engagement team.
Ethical Statement All participant data collected through the needs analysis process were collected, analysed and stored in accordance with Family Life’s internal ethics policy, and in line with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (updated 2018). Participation was voluntary, anonymous and subject to an informed consent process.
We particularly wish to acknowledge and thank all community members who have volunteered their time as collaborators on the co-design and research of the program. Your contributions of lived experience, perspectives, ideas, knowledge and skill has informed the research scope, program planning, program strategy and recommendations, and the subsequent program design has been shaped as a result of your valuable contribution. Questions, comments or expressions of interest in being involved in the ‘Catch Up for Women’ program are welcomed. Contact details and further information about the program are available at https://catchup. familylife.com.au/.
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