Table 3.

Example SMS text messages developed for the Growin’ Up Healthy Jarjums modules.

Module		Example SMS text message
Women’s health
	Smoke-free families	Text4jarjum: Giving up the smokes is the best thing you can do for your health. Be a role model and be smoke free. Get support from Quitline 13 78 48 or a doctor and quit for good!
	Safe drinking	Text4jarjum: While under the influence of alcohol, people can make less safe decisions about their jarjums. Check out 'Safe drinking' for tips to set limits.
	Feeling good	Text4jarjum: You’re probably not getting much sleep right now. Try to make time for yourself, ask for support from family & friends, and nap when bub does. If you feel that you are not coping, talk to your doctor or midwife. There is help.
	Women’s business	Text4jarjum: Be kind to yourself. Your body has gone through some big changes during and after birth. It will take time to bounce back. Whether you had a caesarean or vaginal birth, both may require rest & time for recovery. Here’s what to expect after birth.
	Eating	Text4jarjum: The Australian Breastfeeding Association has some useful tips on nutritional needs for breastfeeding mums.
	Exercising	Text4jarjum: Any amount of movement is good for you. Start by doing a little, and gradually build up. You could start with a walk around the block a few times a week and then gradually increase.
Children’s health
	Breathing well	Text4jarjum: A cough is often caused by a cold. Usually, a cough gets better on its own and is not serious, but if your child has a cough that doesn’t go away after TWO weeks, or if you are concerned sooner – see your doctor or child health nurse.
	Sleeping	Text4jarjum: A routine that includes relaxing time like bath, book, a gentle song before bed and a regular bedtime each night can help your child settle better.
	Milestones	Text4jarjum: Playgroups, day care and pre-school are great places for jarjums to play and develop. Contact your AMS (Aboriginal Medical Service) or health nurse and find out what’s on.
	Ears, eyes, and teeth	Text4jarjum: Ear infections are really common and can cause long term hearing loss if not treated. Often there are no signs. Ask your doctor to have quick look in [insert child name] ears each visit to make sure there is no infection.
	Vaccinations and medicines	Text4jarjum: Immunising [insert child name] is a safe and easy way to keep jarjums healthy and prevent disease. To check that [insert child name] is up to date with immunisations click here.
	Feeding and eating	Text4jarjum: It’s recommended you breastfeed exclusively until [insert child name] starts solid foods at around 6 months of age. Keep breastfeeding until at least 12 months and beyond.