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
Let’s talk about continence health
On 16 May, join our free in-person event in Melbourne for people dealing with continence issues of caring for someone who is.
34th National Continence Health Conference
Registrations are open for this year’s event, taking place in Melbourne from 13 to 16 May.
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.
