About us

Research

Advancing continence care through evidence and innovation.

We are committed to strengthening the evidence base for incontinence treatment and management by:

  • expanding knowledge through research that drives best-practice care
  • guiding national research priorities with expert advice and sector insights
  • shaping the research agenda to reflect the real-world needs of people affected by incontinence
  • promoting translation into practice, ensuring research leads to tangible improvements in care
  • advocating for sustained investment in research that delivers impact and equity.

Major research reports

Research report

Environmental scan

The Environmental Scan by Continence Health Australia outlines the rising prevalence, costs and service gaps in continence care across Australia.

View report
Research report

The economic cost of incontinence

The 2024 Deloitte Access Economics report highlights the staggering $100.4 billion cost of incontinence in Australia and the barriers that contribute to this challenge.

View report