About us

Karen Livingstone

Karen Livingstone adjusted

Founding Director

Karen Livingstone founded Ovarian Cancer Australia with her sister Nicole Livingstone in 2001 after their mother and aunt passed away from the disease.

She is a passionate advocate for women and their families affected by ovarian cancer. A particular area of interest for Karen is familial genetics – Karen herself carries the BRCA 2 gene. As well as her role with Ovarian Cancer Australia, Karen is also an Executive Member of the Australian New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG).

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - February

Ovarian Cancer awareness month

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.

Upcoming Events

  • Our Research, Your Future forum - Friday 25 May

    Ovarian Cancer Australia and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia invite our supporters and members to a...

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  • Mother's Day - Our ambassadors share their thoughts...

    This year we’re celebrating Mother’s Day by asking everyone to send a K.I.S.S. to all the mums they...

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  • Working Beyond Cancer Workshop - 2 June 2012

    Free Cancer Council NSW Workshop Saturday 2nd June 2012 Location: North SydneyTime: 9am – 3.30pmHave you...

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Awareness

Personal Story

Liz Hollingsworth
Liz

It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...

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Featured News

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New clinical trial produces successful results for treatment of ovarian cancer

An Australian-led clinical trial has identified a promising treatment for ovarian cancer. The...

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