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1 Annual Report

2 Ovarian Cancer Australia launched our new brand in July Designed by international brand design agency Elmwood it reflects the energy Ovarian Cancer Australia applies to our work to: promote awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms; provide support networks and resources to women and their families and friends affected by ovarian cancer; and advocate for ovarian cancer consumers with medical professionals, government and the media. The past year has been one of great change and growth for Ovarian Cancer Australia. The Board of Directors is very proud of our many achievements and thanks our CEO Karen Livingstone, and our team Rebecca Steele, Patient Support Officer, Natalie Jennings, Administration Manager and Emma Puddy, Administration Assistant for their hard work and dedication to Ovarian Cancer Australia. As a not for profit organisation we rely on a small number of corporate partnerships and we thank MLC, Chemmart, Napoleon Perdis and Nursing Australia for their support. We would also not be able to undertake our work of raising awareness and providing support to women and their families and friends affected by ovarian cancer without the incredible fundraising efforts of the community and our volunteers and we cannot thank them enough. Simon Lee Chairman Karen Livingstone Founding Director Steph Alvarez Director Paula Benson Director Carolyn Reynolds Director ovarian cancer australia

Awareness Programs Ovarian Cancer Australia s awareness programs grew exponentially during the year and we launched our first Awareness Month in

We were delighted to have the support of the Federal Minister for Health & Ageing the Hon Nicola Roxon MP who officially launched the month on

3 Awareness Programs Ovarian Cancer Australia s awareness programs grew exponentially during the year and we launched our first Awareness Month in February We were delighted to have the support of the Federal Minister for Health & Ageing the Hon Nicola Roxon MP who officially launched the month on Sunday 8th February, 2009 in Melbourne. achievements Teal Ribbon Day Our inaugural Teal Ribbon Day saw the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd join Ovarian Cancer Australia CEO, Karen Livingstone and thousands of Australians in wearing their Teal Ribbons to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Symptoms Diary Ovarian Cancer Australia s initial Awareness Month also saw the release of our innovative Symptom Diary, a tool for women to track their symptoms and to better

achievements 2008-2009 Awareness Brochure We also developed an important campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer: Every woman needs to know the symptoms of

In August 2008 we launched Resilience, a free resource for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

incurred and space to write down thoughts and feelings; and an information resource that provides up to date information, resources, support and advice as patients proceed

4 Symptoms Diary Ovarian Cancer Australia s initial Awareness Month also saw the release of our innovative Symptom Diary, a tool for women to track their symptoms and to better communicate what they are experiencing to their GPs. achievements Awareness Brochure We also developed an important campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer: Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do. Support Programs Overcome, Ovarian Cancer Australia s support programs and resources for women with ovarian cancer also expanded significantly. In August 2008 we launched Resilience, a free resource for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It is made up of two key components including a diary/journal which assists patients to document important information including: appointments, medical history, expenses incurred and space to write down thoughts and feelings; and an information resource that provides up to date information, resources, support and advice as patients proceed through their treatment. Ovarian Cancer Australia continued to run support groups in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. However we recognised the need to provide our services to women who could not access support groups in metropolitan centres and launched a Rural and Regional Teleconference Support Group which was quickly oversubscribed. We are looking to expand this service funding permitting.

32 To find out more about Ovarian Cancer Australia, access support, make a donation, purchase teal ribbons or host a fundraising event please contact us: admin@ovariancancer.net.au

Contribute to our vision of saving lives and ensuring no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone

COMMUNICATIONS AND AWARENESS MANAGER OVARIAN CANCER AUSTRALIA Contribute to our vision of saving lives and ensuring no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone National role Location: Melbourne CBD Position