Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group

11/05/2026

Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group –
May Group Meeting
The next Group Meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on Monday 18th of May, 2026 at the Leonay Golf Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW 2750 commencing at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start.

This meeting will be different!

The guest Speaker at our May meeting will be Bel Elgar, an instructor with Lower Mountains Tai Chi and Qigong

Bel has more than 20 years experience practicing Tai Chi and is accredited by The Australian Sports Commission, Kung Fu Wushu Australia and Tai Chi Fitness Australia.
Lower Mountains Tai Chi and Qigong, strive to help people of all ages and abilities discover the benefits of Tai Chi.
Bel will explain the benefits of tai Chi and show us the basics. Members will be encouraged to participate.

The meeting is open to all men who may be experiencing prostate problems or just wish to become more aware of this disease. New comers will be made most welcome.

As usual at all of our Group Meetings, partners are not only welcome but are encouraged to attend.

For further information www.prostatesupport.org.au or ‘phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on1300 13 38 78.

Prostate cancer is more common than you think. If you (or your partner) have been diagnosed and in need of support, this site is a great place to start !

30/11/2025

Invitation to all members and wider network and partners to celebrate with us at our


AGM AND CHRISTMAS PARTY LUNCHEON

MONDAY 15 December 2025 11.30 am - 3 00 pm
Leonay Golf Club 1 Leonay Parade Leonay

Leonay Golf Club, is a licensed Club, that provides our venue free of charge and will supply finger food and nibbles (at our cost) and drinks will be available (at your cost) from the bar

There is a nominal cost for the Christmas Luncheon of $10 per member, $20 for single non members or $30 per couple for non member couples. For non members these costs include membership of our Group if desired and allows former members and nonmembers, if they apply to join, to vote at the AGM.

All memberships are family memberships and additional family members are welcome to attend at a cost of $10 per Head.

Members please note that membership fees ($10 per family) are now due and can be paid in the same remittance

These nominal costs not only assist to offset the cost of the finger food and nibbles but also act as a commitment to attend.

Please RSVP by 8 December, 2025:

[email protected]
and remit your $10 per person (and family membership renewal of $10)
with YOUR NAME as reference to Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate
Westpac Bank BSB 032 837 A/c 206701
Contact President David 1300 13 38 78

NEPEAN/BLUE MOUNTAINS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP INC.

14/10/2025

Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group –

October Group Meeting

The next Group Meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on Monday 20th of October, 2025 at the Leonay Golf Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW 2750 commencing at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start.



Our Guest Speaker will be Lais Bertelli Dubber, a Nutritionist associated with the Cancer Wellness Centre.



The meeting is open to all men who may be experiencing prostate problems or just wish to become more aware of this disease. New comers will be made most welcome.



As usual at all of our Group Meetings, partners are not only welcome but are encouraged to attend.



For further information www.prostatesupport.org.au or ‘phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on1300 13 38 78.

Prostate cancer is more common than you think. If you (or your partner) have been diagnosed and in need of support, this site is a great place to start !

03/09/2025

01/09/2025

MEDIA RELEASE
1 September 2025

Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group to host annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Evening

The Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group Inc. (NBMPCSG) will host its annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Evening on Monday, 15 September, aiming to encourage men of all ages to take prostate health seriously.

September is also Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
NBMPCSG President David Wilkinson said the event is an essential reminder of the risks men face with prostate cancer.
“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men, and we now know it’s not just an old man’s disease. Early detection through a simple PSA blood test can save lives.”
This year, the group is encouraging younger men to speak to their GP and get a simple PSA blood test, as research shows prostate cancer is no longer only a disease of older men.

“In most cases, prostate cancer does not present any symptoms, especially in its early stages,” Mr. Wilkinson added.
This year’s awareness night will feature an expert speaker Dr Amanda Stevanovic, Medical Oncologist and Director of the Blue Mountains Local Health District.
“Also attending will be Jose Sinaguinan, our local Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, at the Nepean Cancer Care Centre,” Mr. Wilkinson added.
An open invitation is extended for men, partners and family to attend, and this is a free service provided by NBMPCSG and supported by Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) and Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre.
The event will be held at Leonay Golf Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay, commencing at 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. Light refreshments will be available following our speaker’s presentation.
If you have any questions regarding the evening, please contact NBMPCSG President, David Wilkinson, on 1300 13 38 78 or check our website: www.prostate support.org.au
ENDS

Media contact:
David Wilkinson: [email protected]
Ryan Fritz: 0413 728 626

About PCFA
PCFA is Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support. Our goal is zero deaths in our lifetime.

Statistics
● Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, accounting for 16% of all cancers diagnosed and nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed among men.
● 26,368 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.
● 3,901 Australian men die from prostate cancer each year.
● Around 72 Australian men are diagnosed each day with prostate cancer, and around 11 Australian men will die each day from the disease.
● Over 275,000 Australian men are alive today after a diagnosis of prostate cancer in the past 40 years.
● Over the past 40 years, five-year relative survival for prostate cancer has improved from 58% to 95.8%.
● Men living in regional and remote areas in Australia have a 24% higher risk of death compared to their urban counterparts.
● Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men face a 49% higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than non-Indigenous men.

11/08/2025

Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group –
August Group Meeting
The next Group Meeting of the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be held on Monday 18th of August, 2025 at the Leonay Golf Club, 1 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW 2750 commencing at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start.

This meeting we will have a Guest Speaker, Peter Fehon. Peter has recently undergone treatment for Prostate Cancer using Laser Ablation.
Peter has agreed to speak to our Group of his experiences of this treatment.

Peter will also talk about the annual Outback Adventure that raises funds for PCFA.

The meeting is open to all men who may be experiencing prostate problems or just wish to become more aware of this disease. New comers will be made most welcome.

As usual at all of our Group Meetings, partners are not only welcome but are encouraged to attend.

For further information www.prostatesupport.org.au or ‘phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on1300 13 38 78.

Prostate cancer is more common than you think. If you (or your partner) have been diagnosed and in need of support, this site is a great place to start !