Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA plays a vital role in the fight against prostate cancer and devotes all of it resources towards reducing the impact of prostate cancer on the community.
Click here to learn more about the PCFA
Saturday November 15 2008 - PCFA is pleased to invite men over 35 and their partners to attend the Men’s Health Promotion Forum on the Gold Coast. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear leading health professionals discuss important health issues of interest to you and your loved ones..
PCFA National Conference
16 - 17 November 2008 - The PCFA will host its first ever National Conference at the RACV Royal Pines Resort and Spa on the Gold Coast on 16 and 17 November 2008.
For Conference Details, Program, and Registration click here
The registration site is secured by 128 bit ssl certificate
All costs are quoted in AUD$
PCFA National Conference Hotline Tel: 1800 668137
PCFA ABN#42 073 253 924
PCFA Conference Refund & Cancellation Policy (PDF)
The Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service
The award was created to honour the outstanding contribution of Max Gardner AM to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and to prostate cancer support groups.
PCFA invites you to nominate outstanding individuals or organisations who have contributed to the cause of prostate cancer in Australia for this prestigious award. Please click here for more details.
If you live in WA click here for details regarding information sessions running in Perth.
PCFA Research
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer that afflicts Australian men and the second highest cause of cancer deaths in men.
The PCFA has recently approved nearly $6 million of funding for Australian research projects.
For more information on the projects undertaken please visit our research page.
Some of the celebrities who support our cause!
Movember 2008
Support Groups
Find a support group near you
Freecall helpline 1800 22 00 99
Or click here to see locations
Or visit the PCFA Support Groups website here
Prostate Cancer Foundation DVD
The PCFA has produced a vital new DVD to improve understanding and awareness of prostate cancer in the community.
The DVD is now available for purchase from PCFA via enquiries@prostate.org.au or calling 1800 22 00 99
Click here to view a short extract from this DVD.
This is a Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia educational initiative supported by Astra Zeneca
Order it online here
Buy your Christmas cards online and support PCFA.
Tips for Reliable Websites
Gathering information after a diagnosis of prostate cancer is extremely difficult. Searching the internet can be overwhelming and it is often difficult to determine what is factual or accurate.
Click here for some practical tips on sourcing information from the the Internet
Latest News
PCFA Supporting Research
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Applications for the PCFA Research Grants for 2008 have now closed. Information regarding PCFA Research funding in 2009 will be posted at a later date.
Public Survey Update
Thursday 5 June 2008
More than 130 responses were received to the recent survey by the Public Awareness and Education Committee.
Full report now available. (Download the pdf here)
PCFA no longer conducts telemarketing as part of its fundraising campaign or for any other reason. If you receive any phone call claiming to be on behalf of PCFA, please alert us as soon as possible. If you do not wish to receive telemarketing calls from any organisation we advise that you register your details with www.donotcall.gov.au
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