Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our programs.
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Ovarian Cancer Australia is the peak organisation for ovarian cancer in Australia and the country’s only national organisation dedicated to raising awareness of ovarian cancer, delivering support to women and their families affected by the disease, and funding the best ovarian cancer research.
Ovarian Cancer Australia’s mission is to:
Support women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and carers with compassionate support programs and practical resources.
Educate communities and individuals about the disease and increase their awareness of symptoms and the latest treatment, research and clinical trials from across Australia.
Advocate to improve outcomes, treatment and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
Fund innovative and world leading ovarian cancer research.
Ovarian Cancer Australia is a key part of an international alliance of ovarian cancer organisations who work to raise awareness of ovarian cancer on a global scale including:
- Ovarian Cancer Action (UK)
- Ovacome (UK)
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (USA)
- Ovarian Cancer Canada
- New Zealand Gynaecological Association
Ovarian Cancer Australia's annual reports are designed by Go To Wo Brand Strategy & Design (www.gotowo.com.au). Thank you to Go to Wo for their generous ongoing support.
Download our 2010-2011 annual report here.
Download our 2009-2010 annual report here.
Download our 2008-2009 annual report here.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - February
Upcoming Events
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What's on for Awareness Month 2012...
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian...
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Ovarian Cancer Australia's Afternoon Teal
In the spirit of leading by example we’ll be hosting our very own Afternoon Teal. Everyone is invited to come...
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Past Events & Photos
Change Event
Change Event
- Time Out For Me- An ANZGOG Initiative for women
- Ambassador visit to Mater hospital 2011
- Australia Day health message 2011
- Awareness Month 2011 Launch
- Community fundraising Awareness Month 2011
- Family and friends picnic 2011
- Ovarian Cancer Australia Afternoon Teal 2011
- Partner activities
- Teal Ribbon Day 2011
- Teal Ribbon Day 2011- Lighting the Sails
- Mighty Melbourne Rebels!
- Chemmart Pharmacies raise funds and awareness
We are very grateful for the fantastic efforts of our volunteers who regularly organise fundraising events for Ovarian Cancer Australia. Click on the photo boxes to view images from some of these events as well as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month activities.
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Symptoms
Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.
The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.
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If you are worried about symptoms or would like information about our support services, please call 1300 660 334 or email us.
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