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Continence Health Australia, formerly known as the Continence Foundation of Australia, is the not-for-profit lead body for promoting bladder and bowel control health. Our aim is continence health for people of all ages in Australia. Listed below are some of the ways we can help you, whether you are experiencing incontinence, caring for someone who is, or a health professional.
NATIONAL CONTINENCE HELPLINE
Call for free, confidential advice from a nurse continence specialist. Average wait time less than 60 seconds. 1800 33 00 66 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm AEST).
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Our website has information on all things incontinence including an interactive map where you can search for health providers across Australia. Visit: continence.org.au/get-help/continence-service-providers.
RESOURCES/ PATIENT HANDOUTS
Available from continence.org.au/get-help/resources, download and print at home or order a professionally printed copy for free.
EDUCATION COURSES
For health professionals, aged care workers and fitness professionals. continencelearning.com pelvicfloorfirst.org.au continencesupportnow.com
CONTINENCE CONSUMER NETWORK
The Continence Consumer Network is a group of over 100 people with lived experience of incontinence, carers or people with an interest in continence health. They share their experiences to make sure our work is person-centred and reflects the community's needs. Join the Continence Consumer Network: continence. org.au/partnering-people-experience-incontinenceand-their-carers.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member of Continence Health Australia via our website.
EVENTS
We host events throughout the year for both people experiencing incontinence and continence education for health professionals.
BRIDGE MAGAZINE
Free quarterly magazine about bladder and bowel health, available in print and online.