S.H.E.
Support, Hope & Education
Gynaecological Cancer Group
SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group is a not-for-profit charity aiming to raise awareness and emotional support for Tasmanian’s suffering from gynaecological cancers.
Gynaecological cancers include cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, endometrium, uterus, ovaries and placenta.
The most recent data from Cancer Australia shows that gynaecological cancers represent 9.3% of cancers diagnosed in people with female reproductive organs. The most common gynaecological cancer is uterine cancer.
While the survival rate for all gynaecological cancers is around 71%, some gynaecological cancers such as ovarian cancer have a survival rate of only 48%. Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer death among people with female reproductive organs.
Further statistical information about gynaecological cancers can be found on the Cancer Australia website : https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/gynaecological-cancers/statistics
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Saying it out loud is the first step. Well done you.
It's time we talked about gynaecological cancers - February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Know the symptoms. Get checked out.
Upcoming Events
All funds raised this month will remain in Tasmania to help raise awareness about gynaecological cancers and support the establishment of a much-needed Cancer Wellness Centre in the Hobart hospital precinct, providing vital services for cancer patients and their families.
Tassie turns Teal - a S.H.E. initiative for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Tassie turns Teal is a S.H.E. initiative, in partnership with the Tasmania Jack Jumpers, for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We hope that by shining a light across Tasmania, we can help raise awareness; prompting family and friends to seek medical advice, leading to early diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately saving lives.
If you’d like to get involved - light up your home, business or premises in teal for all of February. Be sure to send us a pic at info@shegynaetas.org.au or tag us on social media so we can give you a huge thank you!
February 8th MyState Arena: Jack Jumpers annual Teal charity game
Returning for a fourth year; The Tasmania Jack Jumpers will take to the court against the Cairns Taipans in our annual fundraising event for gynaecological cancers. The game is inspired by board director Scott Harris and his late wife Jo, who sadly passed away in April 2023 after a lengthy battle with Ovarian Cancer.
The club will also hold a range of fundraising & awareness promotions, including the launch of the 2025 Teal Jersey, in the lead up to the blockbuster home game at MyState Arena.
More news and ways to donate and show your support to come over the next few weeks.
Bold campaign to get people talking: What do you call yours?
S.H.E. gynaecological cancer group has partnered with Brooke St Pier, Mona Roma ferries and Derwent Ferries in a bold campaign to raise awareness of cancers of the female reproductive organs.
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Minky
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Bajingo
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Call it what you like. We're just happy you're talking about it.
From February; SHE Flags will be flying high at the Brooke St Pier and the Mona Roma ferries will carry eye-catching coasters to get people talking! Employees on the Mona Roma and Derwent ferries will also wear caps + TShirts to raise awareness, and there'll be QR codes placed out for patrons to donate to our upcoming Cancer Wellness Centre.
News
Significant step forward for Wellness Centre
We're pleased to see the Tasmanian Government, Peter McCallum Cancer Centre and University of Tasmania join us in a partnership to progress our vision for a Wellness Centre in Tasmania.
In a first for the state, the Wellness Centre will deliver world-leading cancer treatment and best practice recovery support.
Read the media release from Premier Jeremy Rockliff. (Link to: https://www.premier.tas.gov.
It’s better to ask too many questions than not enough!
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“Coffee for a Cause” at Whisk & Co.
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JackJumpers help Tassie Turn Teal for Ovarian Cancer Support!
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ABC Interview with Joel Rheinberger – Survivors Teaching Students
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Donors,
On behalf of everyone at SHE, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each & every one of you who generously donated, raised awareness & supported our efforts during February’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Your kindness & dedication have made a significant impact in furthering our mission to educate, support and empower those affected by ovarian & all gynaecological cancers. It is because of your contributions that we can continue to provide vital resources, raise awareness & bring hope to individuals and families facing this challenging journey.
Together, we are making a difference. Your involvement helps ensure that we continue to work towards a future where ovarian cancer is diagnosed earlier, treated more effectively and ultimately, cured.
Special thanks goes to jackjumpers chemistwarehouseaus & nivea for our most successful Teal Game yet. Thankyou to our friends The Navigators Group for decking out brookestreetpier and yourself in SHE merchandise to spread the word & rally donations.
Thanks to contactgroup_tas for lighting up our site for the upcoming Wellness Centre in the old Theatre Royal Hotel, and Thanks to POP Promotions for making us look sharp & creating our hats, T’s, posters & coasters getting around Hobart.
Finally, Thankyou to the public of Tasmania for your unwavering support. Your compassion and generosity mean the world to us and to all those we serve 🩵
Thankyou lovely Sheree from Bonny Little Blooms & all your customers for their donations last month! We are so grateful!I am so very grateful to everyone who has purchased flowers or very kindly donated money over the month of February - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. All funds will now be forwarded to SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group.
Jo would be proud 🩵