Overview
At the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ we understand that a diagnosis of prostate, or testicular, cancer can place a considerable financial burden on not only the person diagnosed, but their families, including loss of income and additional costs associated with the consequences of treatment. To assist patients and their families who are experiencing hardship related to their treatment for prostate or testicular cancer, we provide assistance through our PCFNZ Grants Programme - the Welfare Grant and Allied Health Grant.
If you are seeking assistance for counselling for emotional distress, please visit prostate.org.nz/counselling-service/ for information on how to access our free dedicated Counselling Service.
Welfare Grant
Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ Welfare Grant
The purpose of the PCFNZ Welfare Grant is to provide those diagnosed with a male-specific cancer, and their dependents, who are experiencing material hardship, with assistance to access basic goods or services that would be of use or benefit to them in a time of need.
Eligible applications can receive assistance for goods and services up to the value of $500 in a calendar year. Applications can take up to 4 weeks to approve and action.
Authorised purposes for the assistance can include:
- The procurement of essential goods e.g. groceries
- The procurement of essential services e.g. meals on wheels
- Assistance with utility bills
- Assistance with public transport e.g. AT Hop or Snapper cards
- Other goods or services as authorised by the PCFNZ Welfare Grant Committee
How to apply:
- email or post: email ceo@prostate.org.nz for an application form you can fill in and return to us
- online: click here to access an online application form
Allied Health Grant
The purpose of the PCFNZ Allied Health Grant is to provide those diagnosed with male specific cancers, and for whom financial cost is a barrier, with assistance to access allied health products / services that will assist them in achieving a positive outcome.
NB: If you wish to apply for financial support for basics assistance, or other purposes, due to hardship please refer to our Welfare Grant Information. If you are seeking assistance for counselling for emotional distress, please visit
Eligible applicants can receive assistance for goods and services up to the value of $300 in a calendar year. Applications can take up to 4 weeks to approve and action.
Authorised purposes for the assistance can include:
- the procurement of unfunded medications for the treatment of erectile or continence issues
- the procurement of equipment or supplies to assist with erectile or continence issues e.g. pads, pumps, clamps
- assistance to access physiotherapy consultations
- petrol / fuel / accommodation costs when accessing treatment
- other allied health costs as authorised by the PCFNZ Welfare Grant Committee
How to apply:
- email or post: email ceo@prostate.org.nz for an application form you can fill in and return to us
- online: click here to access an online application form