Listed below are some of the leading organisations and services that can provide you accurate information and support about prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA)
PCFA has support groups specifically for gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer
02 9438 7000 or
1800 220 099 (freecall)
enquiries@pcfa.org.au
www.pcfa.org.au (PCFA state offices are listed on the website)
Cancer Australia
Providing national leadership in cancer control and improving outcomes for Australians affected by cancer
02 9357 9400 or
1800 624 973 (freecall)
www.canceraustralia.gov.au
Cancer Council Australia
Reducing the impact of cancer in Australia through advocacy, research, education and support
www.cancer.org.au
Cancer Council Helpline
A free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each State and Territory
13 11 20
Andrology Australia
Providing information about prostate cancer and male reproductive health
1300 303 878
info@andrologyaustralia.org
www.andrologyaustralia.org
Impotence Australia
Providing information about impotence, treatments and accessing support
1800 800 614)
admin@impotenceaustralia.com.au
www.impotenceaustralia.com.au
Talk It Over - Men's Line Australia
1300 789 978
www.menslineaus.org.au
beyondblue - The National Depression Initiative
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14 (24 hour service)
www.beyondblue.org.au
Continence Foundation of Australia
Providing information about bladder and bowel health and accessing support
(03) 9347 2522
www.beyondblue.org.au
Cancer Connections
13 11 20
www.cancerconnections.com.au
Black Dog Institute
02 9382 4523
blackdog@blackdog.org.au
www.blackdoginstiture.org.au
Relationships Australia
Providing relationship support services for individuals, families and communities
1300 364 277
www.relationships.org.au
Cancer Councils
Providing practical and emotional support, financial and legal assistance, information services and more
Cancer Council ACT
02 6257 9999
reception@actcancer.org
www.actcancer.org
Cancer Council NSW
02 9334 1900
feedback@nswcc.org.au
www.cancercouncil.com.au
Cancer Council Northern Territory
08 8927 4888
admin@cancernt.org.au
www.cancercouncilnt.com.au
Cancer Council Queensland
07 3258 2200
info@cancerqld.org.au
www.cancerqld.org.au
Cancer Council South Australia
08 8291 4111
tcc@cancersa.org.au
www.cancersa.org.au
Cancer Council Tasmania
03 6233 2030
infotas@cancertas.org.au
www.cancertas.org.au
Cancer Council Victoria
03 9635 5000
enquiries@cancervic.org.au
www.cancervic.org.au
Cancer Council Western Australia
08 9212 4333
inquiries@cancerwa.asn.au
www.cancerwa.asn.au
Gay and Bisexual men specific:
The following organisations can provide you with information and contact details of ‘gay friendly’ health professionals.
Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association (Queensland)
Peer-to-peer telephone counselling service, offering support, referral and information to the Queensland LGBT community
(07) 3017 1717 or
1800 184 527 (freecall)
www.glwa.org.au
ACON (NSW)
Health promotion organisation based in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community
(02) 9206 2000 or
1800 063 060 (freecall)
www.acon.org.au
acon@acon.org.au
Gay & Lesbian Counselling Services of NSW
A volunteer–based community service providing free, anonymous and confidential telephone counselling, information and referral services and support groups for gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT) and people in related communities throughout New South Wales – 7 days 5:30pm – 10:30pm
(02) 8594 9596 or
1800 184 527 (freecall)
www.glcsnsw.org.au
Gay &; Lesbian Community Services SA/NT
A fully volunteer run and operated peer telephone support, referral and advocacy service for the LGBT community and the wider community of South Australia and Northern Territory – 7pm – 10pm each night
(08) 8193 0800
glcs@glcssa.org.au
www.glcssa.org.au
Further reading
Cancer Council Australia. (2010). Localised prostate cancer – a guide for men and their families. (You can get a free copy of this book by contacting PCFA – Tel: 02 9438 7000/1800 220 099 (freecall) Email: enquiries@pcfa.org.au
Perlman, G. (Ed.). (2013). What every gay man needs to know about prostate cancer: The essential guide to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. New York: Magnus Books.
Perlman, G., & Drescher, J. (Eds.). (2005). A gay man’s guide to prostate cancer. Binghamton: Haworth Medical Press.
Other sections in this series on prostate cancer for gay and bisexual men:
Treatment: Treating prostate cancer in gay and bisexual men – The range of treatment options available to you
Side effects: Managing prostate cancer treatment side effects in gay and bisexual men – The side effects of treatment for prostate cancer with tips on how to cope
Wellbeing: Maintaining wellbeing in gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer – How to deal with the practicalities of living with prostate cancer