Natasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to speak about the great work being done in the Northern Territory to boost the profile of and funding for the fight against ovarian cancer. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Last Tuesday, 18 February, I attended a lovely function in my electorate at the fabulous Java Spice Cafe in Darwin's CBD. It was promoted as a high 'teal', as teal is the international colour of ovarian cancer. It was very well attended. I speak both personally and on behalf of those who attended this function when I say that a great time was had by all.

The event organiser is a good friend of mine, Alice Burton. She is the Northern Territory ambassador for ovarian cancer. She was here yesterday when we had a teal breakfast. It was great to see yesterday so many members in this House wearing teal ribbons. It was great that there were so many people supporting this very important cause. Funds raised across the country will help provide much-needed support for those touched by ovarian cancer and will assist Ovarian Cancer Australia to achieve its goal of saving lives and ensuring that no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.

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