Patient Resource Portal
A diagnosis of a medical condition can pose significant challenges for individuals and their loved ones. The resources here are some of the best available in Australia and internationally. Please contact us if you would like to be connected with a local support group, or alternatively click on the links below.
Australian Resources and Support Groups
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families. It has useful information on awareness programs and support groups for prostate cancer.
Cancer Australia was established by the Australian Government in 2006. They have valuable information on dealing with challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.
The Better Health Channel is an Australian-based website with reliable and up-to-date health information on numerous medical conditions including common urological conditions.
The Cancer Council provides valuable information and statistics about most types of cancers in Australia as well as promoting cancer awareness and support groups.
The Movember Foundation is a charity organisation dedicated to men’s health issues including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
The Bladder Cancer Australia Charity Foundation is a not-for-profit charity raising awareness of bladder cancer. It provides a forum for patients with bladder cancer to share their stories.
Kidney Health Australia is a not-for-profit organisation recognised as the voice for kidney disease in Australia. They aim to increase awareness, encourage early detection and connect people with kidney disease to appropriate support.
The Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health. It provides information, support and resources for individuals and carers.
Health Direct Australia is a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice for a wide range of symptoms and signs including urological, sexual and men’s health issues.
International Resources
The European Association of Urology Patient Information Portal is a great resource for reliable and up-to-date information on various urological conditions and general urological health.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation provides evidenced-based information to help you throughout your cancer journey.
The American Cancer Society has expert information on prevention, risk factors, early detection, and treatment for a wide range of cancers including all of the urological cancers.
The Urology Care Foundation is the official foundation of the American Urological Assocation. It strives provide the most current, comprehensive and reliable urologic health information for patients and the public.