September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, making it a timely opportunity to shine a light on one of Alike WA’s long-standing member groups, PROST! Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer Inc.
PROST! is a community-based, not-for-profit men’s exercise program supporting physical and mental recovery following a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Unique to WA, its evidence-based group program combines professionally supervised exercise with something equally important: the opportunity for men to connect with others who understand the prostate cancer journey.
PROST! has also been a familiar and valued presence at Alike WA events over the years, including our recent Blokes & Bridges Walk and community expos.
More than an exercise group
PROST!’s approach centres on Muscle, Mateship and Mood.
The program was designed by a physiotherapist and is supervised by accredited exercise physiologists. Sessions include pelvic floor muscle training alongside core, strength, resistance, cardiovascular and balance exercises, with a focus on supporting men following prostate cancer treatment.
But the support does not finish when the exercise session does.
Camaraderie is an important part of PROST!, with members having opportunities to socialise through men’s coffee clubs after sessions. These informal connections provide space for conversation, friendship and mutual support alongside the physical benefits of exercising together.
PROST! also holds occasional wellbeing and stress management masterclasses, led by experienced health professionals, to further support members’ mental health and wellbeing.
Prostate cancer support across Perth
PROST! currently delivers its program at six gym locations across Perth, from Joondalup to Mandurah, with a seventh location planned for Busselton in 2027.
The program aims to keep fees accessible, with rebates available through most private health funds. Eligible veterans may receive DVA subsidies, while people who qualify for a Chronic Disease Management Plan may be able to access Medicare-funded exercise sessions.
PROST! is also listed by the WA Primary Health Alliance through Clinician Assist WA, helping GPs and other health professionals identify the program as a referral option for eligible patients.
Coming up for PROST!
On Saturday 31 October, PROST! will hold its third Masterclass in Wellbeing and Stress Management in Mandurah. Delivered jointly by a clinical psychologist and a urological and prostate cancer nurse practitioner, the session is another way the group supports members with the mental and emotional aspects of living with and being treated for prostate cancer.
PROST! will also be at the WA Seniors Recreation Council’s Have a Go Day on Wednesday 11 November at Burswood Park, where the team will be raising awareness of prostate cancer and sharing information about the support available through the group.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase understanding of prostate cancer and help connect men and their families with information and support.
For 2026, the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is encouraging communities to turn awareness into action, including understanding risk, speaking with a GP about early detection and helping men connect with support.
PROST! demonstrates what that support can look like beyond diagnosis and treatment. Regular exercise may bring members together, but connection, shared experience and friendship are also central to the group.
Find out more
Learn more about PROST!, including current locations and how to get involved, on the PROST! website.
Looking for more prostate cancer support? Explore the Alike WA Directory to find peer support groups and services for people affected by prostate cancer across WA.