Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support and Resources
Dealing with prostate cancer and COVID-19 may be especially difficult for you and your family. And if you're feeling stressed or worried during these times, you're not alone.
Go to
Prostate Cancer
and COVID-19
For support on prostate cancer and COVID-19, contact the Prostate Cancer Foundation:
For cancer-related information and support, contact The Cancer Council helpline
Treatment decisions and delays; PSA tests
Find out more from
Early stage and advanced prostate cancer; hormone therapy
Communication
and Relationships
Self-isolation, physical distancing and other concerns during this time can place relationships under pressure. Finding ways to have better conversations and stay connected can help.
Access the Family Relationship Advice Line
Mental
Wellbeing Support
For help in all emergencies, including self-harm, harm to others or concern about someone's life being in immediate danger, call emergency services on 000.
If you are struggling to cope or thinking about suicide, contact Lifeline for crisis support
Call —
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
(6pm – Midnight AEST, 7 days a week)
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support line — Beyond Blue
The SANE helpline offers mental health information and referral services
Ask, Listen, Encourage action & Check in (ALEC)
Reach out to family or friends who might be doing it tough using these 4 steps
Maintaining a
Healthy Lifestyle
Exercising and maintaining a healthy diet might be particularly challenging right now. Here are tips on eating well and staying active, as best you can.
Advice on eating for health and wellbeing
Exercising when you're over 50: best practices and routines
Healthy eating pyramid
Nutrition and older adults
Explore articles on diet and exercise
General COVID-19
Information
Coronavirus advice for older Australians
Current status on COVID-19 in Australia
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