Meetings & Events
Our Monthly Group Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from 7.00 – 8.45pm. A reminder is emailed out in the week prior to the meeting. One of our Group Leaders will facilitate the running of the meeting.
The format of our Group Meeting is;
Welcome
Presentation
We regularly have health professionals give presentations on topics such as cancer diagnosis, treatment options, incontinence, sexual health and mental wellbeing.
Recently published prostate cancer related news articles.
Ladies Lunch Catchup
Where: Turquoise Cafe, Dolphin Quay, Mandurah.
Mens Coffee Catchup
While it’s fantastic to see so many wives and partners at our monthly meetings, this is an opportunity to discuss issues in a male-only environment.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10.45am after the exercise sessions. (There is no need to attend the exercise session, just come along for a coffee and a chat)
Where: Copper Bean Cafe. Mandurah Forum Shopping Centre
Meeting Dates for 2025
January – No Meeting
February 9
March 9th Speaker
John Bautista – Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
John will discuss prostate cancer research and treatments. This is a chance to ask John questions about your situation or about specific prostate cancer issues.
April 13th
May 11th
Colm Morrison. GenesisCare
Colm will present on the physics of radiotherapy, answering questions like what is radiation, how is it generated, how do we target it and what is the effect on tissue.
June 8th
Mr Leslie Schneider, Australian Dental Supplies.
Leslie will share his prostate cancer journey and the healing properties of ozone. Killing viruses and bacteria with ozonated water. Skin care with ozonated olive oil.
July 13th
August 10th
Dr David Sofield, Urologist. Perth Reconstructive Urology.
David will discuss all aspects of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction following treatment for prostate cancer. He will detail options such as sling insertion, artificial urinary sphincter and penile implantation.
September 14th
October 14th
November 9th
December 14th
Dr Chew Lin Yip, Urologist. Peel Urology Group
Dr Yip will discuss prostate cancer in detail including the processes for testing, analysing, evaluating treatment options and surgical interventions.
Past speakers and presentations
February Speaker
Kent Brinklow from Boston Scientific.
The ‘Road to Recovery’ demonstrating medical devices commonly used to treat Male Stress Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction.
April Speaker
Neil Cullen, Pharmacist from Mens Health Downunder.
Neil will talk about the professional services he can provide to address men’s health issues with specific focus on urological and sexual health.
June Speaker
Stephen Milton, Community Engagement Manager for Southwest Regions at Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, will be speaking about developments at PCFA over the last few months including progression of Guideline Reform, 11 Point Plan, trials happening in WA receiving funding from the Foundation and much more.
July Speaker
Monica Devine – Mandurah Nutrition and Dietetics
Monica will be discussing nutrition, dietary and holistic wellbeing with particular focus on how these relate to cancer patients. This will be of interest to those of us experiencing the effects of prostate cancer treatments such as radiation, chemo and hormone therapy (ADT). These effects include appetite and taste changes, fatigue, rapid weight gain, muscle and bone loss and cardiovascular impacts.
September Speaker
Peter Podias – Director, 5D Clinics
Cyberknife RadioSurgery. Peter will tell us all about the Cyberknife facility they provide at 5D Clinics in Claremont. He will explain how it is used for treating prostate cancer, what pathology of tumours it is best suited to and why Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) can be considered as curative as surgery in treating prostate cancer. SBRT is an extremely accurate high dose radiation that can be delivered in just 5 daily sessions.
November Speaker
Julie Verley – Psychosocial Services Manager – Solaris Cancer Care
This will be an interactive session rather than a presentation, so provides lots of opportunity for questions and answers. Julies’s role at Solaris is to provide support to individuals (and partners) impacted by cancer at any stage of their experience, including bereavement. She promotes a mind and body approach when working with individuals to develop coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety.
February
Katie Drage – Total Concept Physiotherapy
Katie’s presentation will outline the role of the Physiotherapist in prostate cancer management, and focus on pelvic floor and lifestyle factors.
March
John Bautista
John is our new Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse (PCSN) for Peel Region. He will outline the role of a PCSN, his experience, hours of work and how to access his services.
April
Siddharth Ganesh
Siddharth is a PhD student at Curtin University. Siddharth will explain a study he is conducting into cognitive impairment (brain fog and mental decline) experienced by cancer patients and is looking for participants with prostate cancer for the study.
June
John Bautista
John is the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse (PCSN) for Peel Region. He is based at GenesisCare 3 days per week. John will outline the services he provides, hours of work and how to access PCSN services.
July
Francesca Rogers
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse. Incontinence, Sexual Health and Counselling.
September
Hon David Templeman MLA
Rachel Halleen – Exercise Physiologist – PROST! exercise program
John Bautista – Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse – new research and treatments
October
Vicki Clarkson
Estate planning documents – Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Directives
November
Kendall Gow, My Integrated Health.
Kendal will be discussing men’s health issues such as weight, diabetes, heart disease, diet, erectile disfunction, urological conditions and how these issues relate to prostate cancer.
Kendall is available for consultations in Mandurah.
February
Sharon Adams – Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse.
March
Ellie Sheppard Mandurah Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor exercise and health.
May
Kent Brinklow from Boston Scientific
The ‘Road to Recovery’ demonstrating medical devices commonly used to restore Male Stress Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction.
June
Francesca Rogers – Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
Incontinence, Sexual Health and Counselling.
September
Maryna Van der Westhuizen – Practice Manager GenesisCare Mandurah
Latest radiation treatments for Prostate Cancer.
October
Yasir Khan – Head of Medical Oncology, Peel Health Campus
Advanced Prostate Cancer conditions and treatments.
November
Peter Podias – Director Clinical Operations, 5D Clinics.
Cyberknife Radiosurgery and Men’s Health
December
Melissa Hadley-Barrett and Kate Ternahan – Restorative Sexual Health.
Two individual sessions, one for men (with Melissa) and one for women (with Kate) to discuss sexual health issues arising from prostate cancer in men.
February
Sharon Adams – Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse (Genesis Mandurah)
Detailing the valuable services and support these nurses provide for Prostate Cancer patients.
March
Jillian Van Zilj from Dot’s Place (Cancer Council Peel Region)
Outlining the services they provide and focussing on mental health and wellbeing aspects relevant to Prostate Cancer patients and their family.
April
A presentation by Maryna Van Der Westhuizen, Radiation Therapist at Genesis Mandurah
How Radiation treatments for Prostate Cancer have advanced in technique and effectiveness.
May
Kendall Gow – Nurse Practitioner at the Mandurah clinic of the Restorative Sexual Health Clinic.
June
Michael Wortley – Pharmacist
Learn how your local Pharmacist can assist with Prostate issues.
July
Lorraine Chan – Accredited Practising Dietician
Dietary information focusing on prostate cancer patients.
September
Clive Leach – Reiki therapy.
October
Rachel Halleen – Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
November
Melissa Hadley Barrett – Nurse Practitioner/Sexologist/ Director/ Founder of Restorative Sexual Health Clinic.
December
Dr Eugene Leong – Radiation Oncologist GenesisCare.
Events
Men’s Health Week – June 15-21
Date: Friday 19th June 2026
Time: 10:00am
Where: Mandurah Aquatic And Recreation Centre (MARC)
Details: Our support group will be hosting a Prostate Cancer Awareness stand at the MARC.
September – Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
PCFA Golf Day Fundraiser
Date: Tuesday September 15 2026
Time: 8:00am
Where: Secret Harbour GC
Details: Four Ball Ambrose with a shotgun start. Form a team of four or come along and join another team.
RSVP: Contact Sharon Adams on 0415 425 370 for registrations, event details, or if you would like to help on the day or donate prizes.
Mandurah Road Bridges Light Up
Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Details: Our Support Group has arranged for the Mandurah road bridges to be illuminated in blue to raise awareness of prostate cancer and highlight its significant impact on our community.
Christmas Dinner Function
Date: December (Date & Time TBA)
Details:Join us for a festive evening of good food, drinks and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the Christmas season with our Support Group friends.
RSVP: Further details will be provided once the date and venue are confirmed.