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Launch of Resilience Kit for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Sunday 10th August was a very auspicious day for Ovarian Cancer Australia and an extremely important day for Australian women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Australia, a not for profit organisation, launches its most essential resource since incorporating seven (7) years ago. Ovarian Cancer Australia acknowledges the women who have taken part in contributing to this project and the women who will benefit for years to come from this insightful Resilience kit. Following on from the legacy of Breast Cancer Network's My Journey kit, every aspect of Ovarian Cancer Australia's Resilience kit has been written specifically for women with ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer can damage a woman's hopes and dreams, ravage the body, and traumatise the human spirit. This disease affects not only the woman herself, but also those who support, love and care for her. Resilience is here to assist these women and all those who care for them through this journey; to give them the tools they need to take control and to feel empowered. Resilience is made up of two equally important parts. The first is the information guide, designed to give the women an understanding of every facet of living with ovarian cancer — including treatment, support networks and wellness. The second part of Resilience is a personal diary to inspire reflections, record appointments and finances, and to set new goals. It is Ovarian Cancer Australia's expressed wish that women utilise Resilience with insight and enthusiasm. It is Ovarian Cancer Australia's purpose to ensure that no woman with ovarian cancer feels alone or isolated. The Resilience kit is just one of the many resources that Ovarian Cancer Australia offers. Without the valuable support from Tattersall's George Adams Foundation, The Jack Brockhoff Foundation and Australia Post this project would truly not have proceeded.We thank them for their assistance. The Resilience kit is available exclusively for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer by contacting Ovarian Cancer Australia on 1300 660 334
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