The Continence Foundation of Australia
www.continence.org.au
Continence Helpline
1800 33 00 66
Monday-Friday, 8am–8pm EST
The National Continence Helpline is a free telephone advisory service, staffed by a team of continence nurse advisors. They provide information, education and advice to callers with incontinence or callers who are caring for someone with incontinence. The Helpline also provides information and advice to health professionals.
Continence support forum
www.continence.org.au/forum/
People can now talk anonymously and openly about the issues of bladder and bowel health. This is an opportunity to ask your questions in a safe environment and share your story.
The forum has three moderators who are qualified to answer your questions.
Online Resources
www.continence.org.au/resources
The Continence Foundation of Australia offers a wide range of free information resources for individuals, carers and professionals. These resources can be ordered via the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 or by visiting the website.
Resource Centres
The Continence Foundation has established continence resource centres in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. The resource centres provide information, education and advice on bladder and bowel control problems to:
- People with (or at risk of developing) bladder and bowel problems and their families
- Carers of people with bladder and bowel problems
- Health professionals, and
- Special needs groups
NSW Continence Promotions Centre
South Australian Continence Resource Centre
Victorian Continence Resource Centre
Continence Advisory Service of WA
Alzheimer’s Australia
www.fightdementia.org.au
Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for the more than 321,000 Australians living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia advocates the needs of people living with dementia, and their families and carers.
beyondblue
www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience.
Carers Australia
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au/
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers. They take a leadership role and respond to carers' needs and those of the people they care for, being mindful of their financial challenges and in many cases a lack of social inclusion.
Department of Health & Ageing, Australian Government
http://www.bladderbowel.gov.au/
The Government's bladder and bowel website provides information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems.
National Public Toilet Map
www.toiletmap.gov.au
Locating public toilet facilities in Australian cities, towns, rural areas, and along major travel routes.
Diabetes Australia
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Diabetes Australia was established in 1984, and is the national body for people affected by all types of diabetes and those at risk. They are committed to reducing the impact of diabetes.
Health Direct
www.healthdirect.gov.au
Health insite provides access a wide range of up-to-date and reliable information on health and wellbeing. Health information on this website is provided by the Department of Health and Ageing.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
www.jeanhailes.org.au
Jean Hailes is a not-for-profit organisation providing important services for women across Australia, from adolescence to midlife and beyond. Established in Victoria in 1992, it is now regarded throughout Australia as a leader in women's healthcare.
National Stroke Foundation
www.strokefoundation.com.au
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, government and the public to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
Parkinson’s Australia
www.parkinsons.org.au
Parkinson’s Australia is the peak body representing the state and territory organisations providing services and support to over 72,000 people living with Parkinson’s, as well as their families and carers.
Pelvic Floor First
www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au
Pelvic Floor First aims to encourage pelvic floor safe exercises, so that people don’t experience unwanted side effects such as bladder and bowel problems. Put your pelvic floor first and stay in control for life.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
www.prostate.org.au
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is a broad-based community organisation and the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. They are dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community.
DEPEND Products
www.depend.com.au
The DEPEND consumer site includes information on what is incontinence, living with incontinence, and a variety of subjects related to care-giving. Also find out about the full range of DEPEND moderate to heavy absorbent products –products that give people the freedom to be active and independent.
POISE Products
www.poise.com.au
The POISE consumer site includes information on bladder weakness. Also find out about the full range of POISE light to moderate absorbent products for women.
DRYNITES Products
www.drynites.com.au
The DryNites consumer site includes information about enuresis (bedwetting). DryNites provide a comfortable and fun solution to the problem of bedwetting with the full range of pyjama pants.