Vision and mission
Continence health for people of all ages in Australia. They believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live confidently, comfortably, and free from the challenges that often accompany continence issues.
How Continence Health Australia can help
Continence Health Australia commits to:
- Raising awareness about incontinence
- Providing trusted information, support and education
- Advocating for better services, funding and policies
- Breaking down misconceptions to foster a more inclusive and understanding community
Information lines / 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, carers and health professionals. The Helpline can also be accessed via the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450.
Programs, apps and tools
- National Public Toilet Map shows the location of more than 24,200 public and private public facilities across Australia, including toilets, adult change and baby care.
- Information is provided about each toilet, such as location, accessibility details, opening hours and features like sharps disposal and showers.
- The National Public Toilet Map improves independence and quality of life for the estimated 7.2 million Australians who are affected by incontinence. It is also convenient for people with young families and those holidaying or travelling to new locations.
