An extensive national network of volunteers provides holistic support and resources to aid men, their partners, family and whanau navigate the prostate cancer journey. The contact details for your local Support Group Coordinator is listed on this page and you will find all the Meeting details on the Support Meeting Calendar. Please don’t hesitate to contact us is we can be of further assistance.
We have an 0800 Information Line an online Support Forum, a free counselling service for those experiencing emotional distress and a Welfare Grant service for those experiencing financial distress as a result of their prostate cancer diagnosis. We also have a nationwide network of exercise classes called Prost-FIT, for men to help them before, during and after prostate treatment. If you have any questions regarding treatment please contact your medical team – they are in the best position to help you.
NATIONAL OFFICE
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Information Line: 0800 477 678
Email: support@prostate.org.nz
ONLINE SUPPORT FORUM
The PCFNZ Online Forum supplements our Support Group meetings, providing a secure space for those affected by prostate cancer to ask questions, share experiences or offer support to others in a secure space. Head to the Forum to register.
“RAINBOW BLUE” Support for Gay, Transgender and Bisexual Men
Contact: Keith Townshend
09 634 2636
027 261 6672
Email Rainbow Blue
North Island
Graeme Wilkinson
07 863 7076
Email Waihi
Graeme Coutts
022 674 7832
South Island
Peter and Jenny Bousfield
03 385 5387
027 380 0782 (Peter)
Email Christchurch Central
Donald and Johanna Vermeulen
027 435 2982 – Donald
027 304 8574 – Johanna
Email Southern Lakes
Terry and Trish Wright
03 216 5034
021 029 32711 (Terry)
021 110 9103 (Trish)
Email Invercargill