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
PCFA National Conference
16 - 17 November 2008 - The PCFA will host its first ever National Conference at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast on 16 and 17 November 2008. This conference will bring together representatives of PCFA support groups from across Australia.
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Men’s Health Promotion Forum Canberra
Saturday 31 May 2008 - The PCFA is pleased to invite you to attend the Men’s Health Promotion Forum for men and women of the general public and health professionals.
RESEARCH GRANTS 2008
PCFA is delighted to announce their call for Research Grants in 2008. Applications will open on the Saturday 10th of May and will close on Friday 18th of July.
For information regarding funding criteria and application forms please click on this link.
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.
Recently, the PCFA approved nearly $6 million of funding for Australian research projects ranging from investigations into genetic susceptibility and the role of cholesterol, to new immunotherapies, ways to slow down and prevent tumour growth and better methods of predicting who will and who won't need surgery. The PCFA is proud to be supporting these researchers as they work to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on men and their families around Australia. This funding has only been made possible thanks to our generous donors - especially everyone who has supported Movember.
For more information on the projects undertaken please visit our research page.
Long Ride 2008
Sponsored motor bike riders from each state will get together to ride to Perth over 8 to 10 days.
Click here for more information about the Long Ride 2008
Some of the celebrities who support our cause!
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 new DVD to improve understanding and awareness of Prostate Cancer in the community. This DVD will shortly be available to purchase from PCFA. Meantime, click here to view a short extract from this DVD.
This is a Prostate Cancer education initiative supported by Astra Zeneca
Latest News
Grand Prix
Monday 24 March 2008
The Melbourne Grand Prix returned some fabulous results for PCFA with a special thanks to dedicated team of volunteers to sell radios and hats trackside led by Jo Fairbairn and Deb Royle. Participants from Pacific Brands, BHP Billiton, Allens Arthur Robinson, and Government House Canberra, and our own PCFA Ambassadors and staff, travelled from all over Australia.
PCFA Supporting Research
Thursday 28 February 2008
Prostate Cancer Foundation is currently supporting Australian research initiatives across the country with important research initiatives currently funded in all states.
Public Survey Update
Thursday 28 February 2008
More than 130 responses were received to the recent survey by the Public Awareness and Education Committee. The results of this survey are presently being compiled and will soon be published on this website.
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Some Events
Mates on the Road
Children’s Face painting and Temporary Tattooing
Melbourne to London Overland
Simon Buckley will undertake an overland motorbike trip from Melbourne to Melbourne.
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the largest on-water display in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Big Issues in Men's Health & Wellbeing
A community evening presented by men’s health matter.
Long Ride 2008
Sponsored motor bike riders from each state will get together to ride to Perth over approximately 8 to 10 days.