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Dear Diary... A day in the life of a baby born with anal stenosis
This is the story of Josh, told by his mum Kate, whose name has been changed for privacy.
Your toileting questions answered
We sit down with Dr Lexi Frydenberg, Paediatrician and co-director of Victorian Children's Clinic in Melbourne, to find out the answers to some of our readers' frequently asked bladder and bowel control questions.
Improving residents' aged care experience: Q&A with Sarah Dobrota
In 2022, Continence Health Australia secured a grant to develop a best practice model of continence care for the residential aged care sector.
Parenting children with constipation
Alex* is a dad of two children who presented with very different toilet troubles. But as it turns out, they were both experiencing the same problem. This is his story.
Tips for Swimming with Incontinence
Summer is here, and people all over Australia are flocking to the beach, the creek or their local pool. If you experience loss of bladder or bowel control, going swimming could mean you have to take some extra time to plan ahead. We talk to National Continence Helpline Manager, Janine, for some top tips on swimming with incontinence.
Alan had prostate cancer 14 years ago and has since been working tirelessly to educate others
Eat Well, Feel Strong: Nutrition for Continence
Health. Words by: Tris Alexandra Jarvis, BHSc Nutritional Medicine (ANTA Accredited Clinical Nutritionist®).
Jana Pittman is no stranger to success. A two-time world champion and four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, she’s also made history as the first Australian woman to compete in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. But her journey isn’t defined by medals alone. This is her story. Since the age of 16, Jana has lived with incontinence.
our call will be answered by one of our nurse continence specialists who will listen to your story without judgement and offer confidential advice.
Suffering from long-term medical problems can be lonely and take a toll on the mental health of the person experiencing it or those taking care of them. We talk to clinical psychologist, Samantha Cole from OceansideClinicalPsychology.com in New South Wales, about how to check in on a friend or loved one.
As well as being a physical problem, incontinence can take its toll mentally.
"In some cases, incontinence will cause people to stay home where they feel safe if they have an accident, exacerbating feelings of isolation and alienation," Amy tells Bridge.
Colin Ashley Reed (Ashley) is a prostate cancer survivor, an eternal optimist, and an advocate for other men experiencing prostate and incontinence issues.
This is his story.
Julie's Story from the Spring 2025 edition of Bridge Magazine.
Mark’s wife Sharon has lived with incontinence for many years. Her journey was not easy, being repeatedly misdiagnosed with various conditions meant she didn’t get the surgery she needed for over a decade.
Just like your house and your car, your body needs the occasional check over.
Continence Health Australia, formerly known as the Continence Foundation of Australia, is the not-for-profit lead body for promoting bladder and bowel control health. Our aim is continence health for people of all ages in Australia. Listed below are some of the ways we can help you, whether you are experiencing incontinence, caring for someone who is, or a health professional.