Welcome to the Continence Foundation of Australia
The Comedy Queen of Continence, Bev Killick, is an Ambassador for the Continence Foundation of Australia and the face of our latest #LaughWithoutLeaking awareness campaign. Vist laughwithoutleaking.com.au for more information.
Did you know that over 6 Million Australians over the age of 15 are incontinent and 80% of cases are women? For information & advice call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66, Mon - Fri, 8am - 8pm.
Promoting bladder and bowel health
The Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health. The Continence Foundation of Australia's vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. We provide information on funding, referral and products. We also offer free resources for individuals, carers and professionals to help treat bladder and bowel control problems. Phone a nurse on 1800 33 00 66 for free advice.
Find help and get involved
- Download the Pregnancy Guide
- Caring for someone
- Find out where to get help
- Order the Toilet Tactics Kit for your school
- Chat on the incontinence support forum
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News
NAIDOC Week 8-15 July 2018 #NAIDOC2018
July 8 marks the start of NAIDOC week, a national week of celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The $67 billion silent health epidemic affecting 1 in 4 Aussies
World Continence Week 18 to 24 June 2018 - Over 5 million adult Australians are suffering in silence from a $67 billion health issue that for the majority can be helped or even cured.
From Adversity to Opportunity
Anne-Marie Howarth was 31 years old when she suffered a motorbike accident which left her with a spinal cord injury, restricting her bladder and bowel control. Not to be outdone by her injury, instead it opened a world of new opportunities.
Events
Healthy Bladder and Bowel Habits Information Session, Bray Hall Community Centre, Petrie, QLD
23 Jul 2018Learn about what incontinence is and some common symptoms, risk factors, healthy bladder & bowel habits and where to get help
Taking care of yourself and your pelvic floor, Community Venues, Level 3, Toowoomba City Library
13 Aug 2018Learn about healthy bladder & bowel habits, problems & risk factors, looking after your pelvic floor & where to get help
Taking care of yourself and your pelvic floor muscle, Wide Bay Women’s Health Centre, 8 Truro Road, Torquay, Queensland 4655
15 Aug 2018Learn about healthy bladder & bowel habits, problems & risk factors, looking after your pelvic floor and where to get help
Online incontinence support forum
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