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World Continence Week

Shining a light on incontinence in Australia.

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World Continence Week runs from Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June 2026.

Each year, Continence Health Australia continues to shine a spotlight on a condition that affects millions but remains widely misunderstood and under-discussed.

Closer to the 2026 event, we’ll have resources available for you to download and share.

With one in four people in Australia experiencing some form of incontinence, it’s time we shine a light on the prevalence of this common condition.

A recent report from Deloitte Access Economics, commissioned by Continence Health Australia, has unveiled:

  • In 2023, there were over 7.2 million people with incontinence in Australia
  • By 2032, it is estimated that the number of Australians living with some degree of incontinence will rise to 8.6 million, representing 34.1% of the population
  • 71% of people with incontinence are younger than 65 years

What is incontinence?

One in 4 people in Australia experience incontinence. Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control.

The good news is, incontinence is a common condition that, with the right help, can be better managed, treated and sometimes even cured.

Watch to learn more about incontinence and where to seek help.

This video is also available in other languages:

Video series: Wee stories

Wee stories are three short, animated videos about bladder control. Continence Health Australia created these stories with people who shared their real-life experience.

‘I wet myself’ from the Wee Stories series

Other videos in the series:

If these stories sound like you, you can get help. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 for a free and confidential conversation with a Nurse Continence Specialist.

Where to find help for incontinence

National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66

Nurse Continence Specialists offer free and confidential information, advice and support to people in Australia affected by incontinence. They also provide a wide range of continence resources and information on local continence services.

Call 1800 33 00 66, from 8am to 8pm (AEST) Monday to Friday excluding national public holidays.
The Helpline is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

Talk to a health professional

Talking to your doctor is a good starting point to begin seeking help for a continence issue. Read our tips for taking the first steps and learn how to prepare for your first consultation.

Find a toilet near you

The National Public Toilet Map is a free website and app that shows the location of more than 24,000 public toilet facilities across Australia. This is a useful map for all Australians when they are moving around the community especially people with incontinence, travelers, or young families.

Stories of lived experience

Bridge magazine

Bridge is a quarterly magazine written for people with incontinence and their family, friends and carers. It includes stories of lived experience and advice from health professionals.

This is My Story podcast

This is My Story is a podcast series brought to you by the Continence Health Australia. It shares the real and raw journeys of Australians who experience incontinence.

These stories represent the diverse experiences of four individuals and how their incontinence was identified, how they manage it, the care path they have taken, the value of professional health and their tips and strategies for living with incontinence.