Background

Ovarian Cancer Australia was founded by people directly affected by ovarian cancer who wanted to make a difference to the survival of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and those who might be in the future.

This group included: Nicole Livingstone OAM and her sister Karen who lost their mother and aunt to the disease; Simon Lee whose wife Sheila, had been the first Australian ovarian cancer campaigner prior to her death in 2001; Actress and comedian Lynda Gibson who was diagnosed in 2000 and subsequently lost her battle in 2004 and journalist Tracey Curro, whose mother died from ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Australia now has supporters across Australia.

Ovarian Cancer Australia was incorporated in July 2001. It was known as OvCa Australia, The National Ovarian Cancer Network, until changing its name to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2008.

Ovarian Cancer Australia recently initiated a collaboration of ovarian cancer organisations from around the world, including Ovarian Cancer Action (UK), Ovarian Cancer Canada, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (USA) and Silver Ribbon Foundation (New Zealand) to share ideas and resources to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Australia has ATO DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) and ITEC (Income Tax Exempt Charity) Status to operate in Australia. Certificates are available on request. 

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