Margaret O’Donovan is a physiotherapist in private practice in Canberra. She is married to Phil Aungles and they have five children.

Margaret has been part of Karinya House from its earliest beginnings. In 1992 she was part of the initial fundraising group who saw the need for a facility to provide a safe environment for expectant mother and their babies.

Karinya House was named in 1992 and serious fundraising efforts over the next five years raised $250,000.00 to start the project off. In 1997, Margaret was part of the panel to appoint Marie Louise Corkhill as the Coordinator | Executive Director and open Karinya House for service on 29 September 1997.  Since its establishment, Karinya House has grown in its size, scope and standing within the Canberra community. In 2021, following Marie-Louise’s retirement, Margaret was part of the panel to appoint the current Chief Executive Officer of Karinya House, Lavinia Tyrrel.

Margaret remains on the Committee and is currently the Committee President. Margaret is also the Association’s Public Officer.  These days, Margaret can be found at Karinya most Wednesdays, providing practical volunteer support as well. Margaret continues to play a key role in the generation of non-government funding partnerships and support for Karinya House.