More Information & Support
The Continence Foundation of Australia
National Continence Helpline: 1800 33 00 66
8am–8pm, 7 days a week
Links you to a healthcare professional in your area as well as providing advice from a Continence Adviser.
Fact Sheets available through the centre include:
- Bladder Training
- Good Bladder Habits for Everybody
- Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women
- What is Urinary Incontinence?
- Incontinence and Constipation
- Incontinence and Dementia
The National Continence Management Strategy
Site developed by the Commonwealth Government providing information on the treatment and management of incontinence.
www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/Continence-2
National Public Toilet Map
Locating public toilet facilities in Australian cities, towns, rural areas, and along major travel routes.
HealthInsite
Through this site you will find a wide range of up-to-date information on important health topics, including incontinence.
The Interstitial Cystitis Support Group
Information on Interstitial Cystitis – what it is, how its treated
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body for carers.
Commonwealth Carer Resource Centres*
The Commonwealth Carer Resource Centre in each state and territory provides carers with referral to services and practical written information to support them in their caring role.
Telephone: 1800 242 636
* A Commonwealth Government Initiative
NSW Health Publications
Site developed by the New South Wales Health Department that includes a section on bladder control problems at:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/lifesmost/
Information sheet titled ‘Solutions for common bladder problems’ can be downloaded in 13 community languages at:
www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/mhcs/publications/
New Zealand Continence Association (NZCA) Inc
Site includes: continence FAQ; articles and downloadable information sheets on male/female continence issues, incontinence and older people, childrens’ incontinence issues, pelvic floor exercises, bladder retraining, bladder control and bowel control.
Depend® Products
The Depend® web 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® modertate to heavy absorbent products – products that give people the freedom to be active and independent.