About Continence Health Australia
Who we are
Continence Health Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and peak body promoting bladder and bowel control health.
We empower people with trusted information, advocate for better policies and help normalise conversations about incontinence (bladder and bowel leakage).
Many people in Australia experience incontinence
With the right support, incontinence can be managed so people can enjoy everyday activities, relationships and opportunities.
Learn moreover 15 years old experience incontinence – that’s over 7.2 million people in Australia
experience incontinence in Australia. Women* are twice as likely as men* to have incontinence
*‘Women’ and ‘men’ include anyone with similar health needs, regardless of sex at birth or gender identity.
although there’s a higher rate of incontinence among older people
News and events
World Continence Week
Help us shine a light on incontinence from 15 to 21 June 2026. Access a toolkit of resources to use or share and raise awareness.
Carer of the Year 2026
Our Carer of the Year 2026 is Muoy Kucan, who has spent more than 20 years caring for family members.
Dates set for 2026 professional development days
This year’s focus is on bladder health across the ages, and comorbidities in the ageing population.
Changes to aged care funding
We welcome the return of continence management to aged care funding under the Support at Home program.
The Great Dunny Hunt returns for 2026
Help add public toilets to the National Public Toilet Map and enter the draw to win a $1,000 voucher from Discovery Holiday Parks.
