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
Sunday 3 August 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.
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.
For Conference Details and to Register 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)
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.
Gala Dinner
A spectacular black-tie Gala Dinner will kick off PCFA WA’s inaugural, signature fundraising event, Saturday 6 September 2008
For more information click here.
Western Force raise almost $25,000 for PCFA
Western Force player Dave Pusey, PCFA WA Chairman Jim Freemantle and generous West Australians raised almost $25000 for PCFA. Dave through his Every Day Hero page and Jim as a result of his wife's impromptu suggestion, shaved their heads and Dave's notorious beard at Subiaco Oval on 3 May 2008. Well done Western Force!
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 vital new DVD to improve understanding and awareness of prostate cancer in the community. The DVD was launched on 12th June to mark International Men's Health Week by State MP, Mr Anthony Roberts. Click to see the launch by:
Mr Anthony Robert, Member for Lane Cove (click here)
Mr Graeme Johnson, PCFA National Chairman (click here)
Mr David Sandoe OAM, PCFA Deputy National Chairman (click here)
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
PCFA 1 Minute Quiz
The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the official charity of the ARU. For your chance to win the ultimate Wallabies supporter pack complete this 1 Minute Quiz Click Here to take survey
Latest News
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 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.
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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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.
"Assassins"
Short 8 show run of the classic Stephen Sondheim musical theatre piece Assassins.
Gala Dinner
A spectacular black-tie Gala Dinner will kick off PCFA WA’s inaugural, signature fundraising event, Saturday 6 September 2008
Long Ride 2008
Sponsored motor bike riders from each state will get together to ride to Perth over approximately 8 to 10 days.