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Our purpose
Continence health for people of all ages in Australia.
Our core values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Inclusiveness
- Integrity
- Respect
What we do
- Start the conversation – We talk openly about incontinence to help people understand the facts and challenge common myths.
- Provide support and education – We offer trusted information, practical advice and training for people living with incontinence and the health professionals who support them.
- Advocate for change – We speak up for better services, fairer funding and policies that meet the needs of people living with incontinence and those who support them.
- Build partnerships – We work with other organisations to increase our impact and find new ways to support continence health.
Why our work matters
The work we do matters because:
- 1 in 3 (7.2 million) Australians over the age of 15 years are affected to some degree by incontinence, ranging from moderate to very severe.
- 71% of people with incontinence are aged between 15 and 64 years.
- By 2032, up to 8.6 million people in Australia aged 15 years and older will be living with incontinence.
- Many people do not talk about incontinence, and it remains misunderstood.
- With early support, incontinence can often be managed or treated, significantly improving a person’s quality of life.
Source: Deloitte Access Economics. The economic impact of incontinence in Australia. Continence Health Australia; 2024
How we support you
We support everyone in Australia in a range of ways.
Individuals and carers
- access free, confidential support from nurse continence specialists through our National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66
- access trustworthy information and practical advice
- support to navigate continence issues through the healthcare system
- locate nearby toilet facilities using the National Public Toilet Map
Health professionals
- access education and training in a range of formats
- access advice from nurse continence specialists for yourself or your patients through our National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66
- access trustworthy information about continence
- benefit from membership services.
Stakeholders and advocates
- connect with a dedicated community focussed on making a difference in continence health in Australia
- help shape policies and improve services for all people living in Australia.
Funding
Continence Health Australia is proud to be the national peak body for incontinence prevention, management, education and advocacy. Our work is made possible through funding from the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the National Continence Program, and through the generous support of our members, corporate partners and donors like you.
Together, we can build a future where no one in Australia is limited by incontinence. Any donation is welcome and gratefully received. All gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible.
