Am I At Risk?
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- - Am I At Risk?
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    - Am I At Risk?
      Here we take you through a step by step process of helping you to assess, understand and reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
      Assess your risk
  - Know Your Risk
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    - Know Your Risk
      The Pink Hope online assessment tool will help you determine your risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer based on your family health history.
    - Know Your Risk Tool Further Information
    - When Not to Use This Tool
  - The First Step
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    - The First Step
      Learning about breast and ovarian cancer and the risk factors associated with these cancers is crucial to being able to take control of your health.
      The First Step
  - Know Your Body
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    - Know Your Body
      Learn the steps you need to take... to be in control of your breast and ovarian health.
      Know Your Body
  - You and Your Doctor
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    - You and Your Doctor
      For optimal women’s health we should all find the right health professionals that we feel comfortable with and trust. Your health professionals should listen to your questions, address your concerns and provide clear recommendations.
      You and Your Doctor
  - Investigate your Family Health History
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    - Investigate your Family Health History
      Collecting your family and personal health history is an important step in understanding your personal risk of cancer.
      Investigate your Family Health History
  - Genetic Risk
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    - Genetic Risk
      At least 10-15% of breast and ovarian cancer are thought to be the result of inheriting a faulty gene from either your mother’s or father’s side of the family.
    - Ask Our Genetic Counsellor
      Genetic Counselling
      Genetic Testing
    - Genetic Testing FAQs
      What is Genetic Counselling
  - Understand Your Risk
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    - Understand Your Risk
      Understanding your own individual risk of cancer, gives you an opportunity to equip yourself with lifesaving information.
      Understand Your Risk
  - Risk Management
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    - Risk Management
      Learn about the ways that you can reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
    - Lifestyle Factors
      Risk Reducing Medication
    - Risk Reducing Surgery
      Screening
  - Family Cancer Clinics
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    - Family Cancer Clinics
      Family cancer clinics provide counselling and information for families with a history of cancer on and are located throughout Australia.
    - Genetic Testing FAQs
  - Lifestyle Factors
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    - Lifestyle Factors
      Lifestyle factors are known to impact overall health and wellbeing.
      Lifestyle Factors
  - Men and Breast Cancer Risk
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    - Men and Breast Cancer Risk
      Although breast cancer in men is less common it is still important for men to assess, understand and manage their risk too.
    - Investigating a Family Health History
      Men who Carry a BRCA Gene Mutation
    - Support for Men
Get Involved
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- - Get Involved
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    - Donate to Pink Hope
      Invest in our lifesaving programs, support services and campaigns.
      Donate Now
  - Donate
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    - Donate to Pink Hope
      Invest in our lifesaving programs, support services and campaigns.
      Donate Now
  - Fundraise
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    - Fundraise
      Passionate about Pink Hope and want to make a difference. Sign up to host a Pink Hope fundraiser.
    - Bank what you’ve raised
      Business Fundraising
      Individual Fundraising
    - Register your fundraiser
      Team Pink Hope
  - Volunteer
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    - Volunteer
      Without the help of our volunteers - awareness and raising funds for our charity can be hard.
      Become a Volunteer
  - Support Pink Hope
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    - Support Pink Hope
      There are several ways you can get involved with Pink Hope. Every bit of support no matter how big or small makes an big impact.
    - Become a corporate sponsor
      Bequest
      Donate
    - Fundraise
      Work Place Giving
  - Support Other Women
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    - Support Other Women
      There is no one better to give support and advice than someone who has been there.
    - Peer to Peer Support
      Become an Outreach Ambassador
    - Giving Back to Our Community
Get Support
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- - Get Support
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    - Get Support
      Pink Hope provides personalised support to the community to help them better understand their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, while ensuring the services we provide makes the increased risk journey easier to navigate.
      Get Support
  - Peer Support
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    - Peer Support
      Pink Hope’s peer support programs offer increased risk women the opportunity to connect with other increased risk women in a safe and supportive environment either online or by telephone.
      Peer Support
  - Genetic Counselling
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    - Genetic Counselling
      Learn about genes, genetic counselling and testing.
    - Ask Our Genetic Counsellor
      Genetic Test Results
      Genetic Testing
    - Genetic Testing FAQs
      Public and Private Family Cancer Clinics
      What is Genetic Counselling
  - Genetic Testing Grant
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    - Genetic Testing Grant
      Helping families to MAKE INFORMED CHOICES when it comes to genetic testing.
      Genetic Testing Grant
  - The Prevention Hub
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    - The Prevention Hub
      The Prevention Hub is a partnership between Pink Hope and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The Prevention Hub includes a Genetic Counsellor and Programs Manager who will be located at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The partnership aims to help all Australians assess and manage their risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and provide enhanced services and programs to the high risk community.
      The Prevention Hub
  - Resources
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    - Resources
      Pink Hope has developed unique resources for the increased risk community from what questions to ask your doctor to tailored tips and advice direct from our increased risk community.
    - Diagnosed and Survivors Resources
      For High-Risk Men
    - For High-Risk Women
  - Education & Health Days
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    - Education & Health Days
      Pink Hope’s Education and Health Days will consist of events for those at increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer who want to learn more about how to manage their risk. There will also be events for those wanting to learn more about how to assess their risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The events will features expert speakers providing information and research, question and answer panels and personal stories.
      Education & Health Days
Campaigns & Events
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About Pink Hope
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- - About Pink Hope
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    - About Pink Hope
      Pink Hope is a preventative health organisation working to ensure every individual can assess, manage and reduce their risk of breast and ovarian cancer, while providing personalised support for at risk women.
      About Pink Hope
  - Our Mission and Vision
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    - Our Mission and Vision
      Learn about Pink Hope's life saving mission and the importance of the work we are doing.
      Our Mission and Vision
  - Impact and Achievements
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    - Impact and Achievements
      Our organisation brings education, awareness and support to thousands of Australian's who previously may not have assessed or understood their potential risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
      Impact and Achievements
  - The Bonnie Rose Project
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    - The Bonnie Rose Project
      The Bonnie Rose Project is a Pink Hope fund that has been established to invest in the most innovative research to ensure the best chance of changing the future for the next generation at risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
      The Bonnie Rose Project
  - Programs and Initiatives
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    - Programs and Initiatives
      Learn more about Pink Hope's programs, support services and educational campaigns, find out how you can get involved today.
    - Kiss and Tell
  - Our People
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    - Our People
      Pink Hope is leading the charge and making a big impact because of the passionate and committed people we have involved in our organisation. Their dedication shines through in our ability to utilise limited funding and achieve so much.
    - Board Members
      Medical and Professional Advisory Committee
    - Our Founder
      Our Team
  - Our Friends
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    - Our Friends
      Our organisation has some of the most inspiring friends. From key influencers who are involved in our campaigns and promoting our organisation to global alliances we have built with leading charities around the globe.
    - Celebrity BFFs
    - Global Associations
  - Financials
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    - Financials
      Pink Hope wants to always be as transparent as possible with how all funding is utilised and the impact it has.
    - Annual Reports
    - Where the money goes
News & Stories
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Diagnosed and Survivors Resources

A big part of the Pink Hope community is supporting families facing a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis. Pink Hope has developed resources to assist those navigating their cancer journey.

Ask Our Genetic Counsellor

Campaigns

Genetic Testing Grant

Helping families to MAKE INFORMED CHOICES when it comes to genetic testing.
Genetic Counselling

Learn about genes, genetic counselling and testing.
What is Genetic Counselling

A Genetic Counsellor, is able to provide information about genetics and inheritance and genetic testing.
Ask Our Genetic Counsellor

Our Genetic Counsellor is available to answer any questions relating to risk, family health history,…
Genetic Testing FAQs
Genetic Testing
The Bonnie Rose Project

The Bonnie Rose Project is a Pink Hope fund that has been established to invest…
BPLD Event Kit

Fundraising online toolkit Pink Hope wants your #BrightPinkLipstickDay fundraiser to be a success. We want…
Support for Men

Being at increased risk can raise questions and concerns for men as well as for…

Am I At Risk?

Know Your Risk

The First Step

Know Your Body

You and Your Doctor

Investigate your Family Health History

Genetic Risk

Understand Your Risk

Risk Management

Family Cancer Clinics

Lifestyle Factors

Men and Breast Cancer Risk

Donate to Pink Hope

Donate to Pink Hope

Fundraise

Volunteer

Support Pink Hope

Support Other Women

Get Support

Peer Support

Genetic Counselling

Genetic Testing Grant

The Prevention Hub

Resources

Education & Health Days

About Pink Hope

Our Mission and Vision

Impact and Achievements

The Bonnie Rose Project

Programs and Initiatives

Our People

Our Friends

Financials

Diagnosed and Survivors Resources

Cancer Facts

IVF / Fertility / PGD

Chemotherapy, Health and Beauty Tips

Treatment Induced Menopause

Personal Story

Blog

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