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Continence Foundation of Australia

The Continence Foundation of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and the national peak body for incontinence prevention, management, education, awareness, information and advocacy.

Vision and mission

An Australian community free of the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence across the lifespan.

Eliminate the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence through research, advocacy, solutions, consumer education and professional development.

How the Continence Foundaton of Australia can help

The Foundation:

  • works with consumers, professionals, industry and government
  • facilitates access to continence support services through advocacy
  • provides evidence-based information and advice
  • builds the capacity and capability of the workforce
  • and, supports research to achieve the Foundation’s objectives.

Information / help lines

  • Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm AEST.

    This is a free and confidential service staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who provide advice, referrals and resources about incontinence to consumers and health professionals. The Helpline can also be accessed via the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450.

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Continence Foundation of Australia.

Last reviewed: May 2022

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Toilet training - a matter of time | Continence Foundation of Australia

Getting the timing right is key to successful toilet training. Children's continence nurse and National Helpline consultant Janine Armocida offers some practical advice for parents.

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The pelvic floor and core · The pelvic floor · Pelvic Floor First

The pelvic floor muscles form the base of the group of muscles commonly called the ‘core’.

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Ever had a baby · Who's at risk · Pelvic Floor First

Pelvic floor muscles take time to get back to their usual state after the birth.

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The pelvic floor · Pelvic Floor First

The pelvic floor is the base of the group of muscles referred to as your ‘core'.

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Toilet Training | Continence Foundation of Australia

Toilet Training. Getting the timing right is key to successful toilet training (potty training). Deciding on the right time for your child is an important decision, and one only you can make.

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Who's at risk? · Pelvic Floor First

Some people are more at risk of developing pelvic floor problems than others.

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Gynaecological surgery · Who's at risk? · Pelvic Floor First

Gynaecological or pelvic surgery such as a hysterectomy or pelvic radiotherapy can result in bladder problems

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Incontinence in Children | Continence Foundation of Australia

Incontinence in Children. Learn more about the common bladder and bowel control problems experienced by children and how they can be managed and/or treated.

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Daytime wetting | Continence Foundation of Australia

Most children have gained daytime bladder control by the age of four. If a child regularly wets during the day after this age professional advice is necessary.

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The Abdominal Brace · Core exercises · Pelvic Floor First

The Abdominal Brace. Pelvic floor friendly exercises, Core exercises, The Abdominal Brace. ‘Brace your abs’, ‘Lock on your core’, ‘Switch on your core’. These are all popular phrases used in group exercises classes and by personal trainers.

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