Rolly Armstrong - 03 5229 2113
Graeme Robertson - 03 5250 5540
Bruce Kinnersley - 03 5278 3240  - kinnersley@bigpond.com

The Prostate Support Group Geelong has served Geelong and District since 2003 and has a current membership of over fifty men who are either undergoing treatment, survived cancer, or are living under the threat of prostate cancer. Its membership is drawn from a wide geographical area and the Group has the respect of the local medical profession who often refer recently diagnosed patients to it. The group provides emotional support during the initial trauma of being diagnosed and ongoing contact with others who have travelled the difficult road that lies before them.

The group meets monthly at the St. John of God Hospital where a diverse program is offered including guest speakers covering all aspects of prostate cancer and treatment options, viewing of DVD's and discussion based on recent publications. Space is always provided in the monthly meeting for members and their partners to discuss progress with their treatment, the issues that arise from it and receive feed back from others as to their experiences. The emphasis is on successfully living with cancer.

Members attend meetings as they feel the need and at their convenience with the result that only about half attend any one meeting. However, all are kept up to date through a monthly Newsletter and reciprocal rights exists with the Prostate Support Group, Bellarine Peninsula, which also meets monthly. A cup of tea or coffee is supplied by the hospital during the meeting and friendships are formed. Laughter is an essential ingredient of our meetings.

The Group has an extensive library of materials available to be lent out and other publications available for members to take away. The Group  also assists at information days conducted by related bodies in the community and gets together on other occasions to enjoy each others company.

Meeting Dates:

Prostate Support Group Geelong

• The last Friday in the month at 10am. We meet for about two hours.

• Venue:  St. John of God Hospital - Clancy House Education Room, behind the cafeteria, Ground Floor, 80 Myers Street, Geelong.

Prostate Support Group Bellarine Peninsula

• The second Thursday in the month at 7.30 pm. We meet for about two hours.

• Venue:  Ocean Grove Community Health Centre, Presidents Avenue, Ocean Grove.