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Activities:
The group serves men of all ages, and
their partners, through support before, during and after diagnosis.
The meeting program draws speakers from a wide range of relevant
medical specialties, allied health and alternative therapies. It
also includes, from time to time, inter-group invitational
discussion sessions. The format promotes supportive interface among
members where they may discuss their own and general issues,
innovations, etc. This is enhanced by a social component at the
conclusion of each meeting and at annual dinner and festive
celebrations.
Members are supported when health issues warrant contact.
A library collection of relevant DVD’s, books and publications is
available.
Carers are welcomed at the meetings. In addition they have, from
time to time, separate sessions to address their own issues. These
are conducted by a volunteer professional counsellor.
A monthly newsletter has an approximate circulation of 200, It
contains information for members, medical and allied health
professionals, local parliamentary and council officials, etc.
Awareness of Prostate Cancer and the group’s supporting role is
promoted through:
• a series of leaflets, coasters and pens that are distributed
locally
• activities (which may include fundraising) by the group and with
PCFA
• inclusion of local parliamentary and council officials at social
events
• local media
A website was established but it is not current due to resignation
of the
creator. A new site is in progress.
MEETING DETAILS
Meetings are held at 6.30pm on the first Tuesday from February to
December.
They welcome men with prostate cancer, their carers and anyone else
who is interested in attending. Usual attendance is 25 or more.
Carers’ meetings are as advised.
The location is The Palliative Care Cottage, Mona Vale District
Hospital, Coronation Street, Mona Vale. Parking is available. Local
government buses serve the route. There is wheelchair access.
Refreshments are served.
A donation is requested. |
