Dr Bethia Wilson AM            

Dr Bethia Wilson

Patron, barrister, health commissioner, comedian/actor/artist, consumer            
 

Beth has lived with stress incontinence and is a public speaker who deliver seminars, lectures, and lessons to consumers, caregivers, health care providers, businesses, and others.

She is a lawyer by training with a long-standing interest in medico-legal and ethical issues. Beth has worked as the Health Services Commissioner, Mental Health Review Board President, senior legal member of Social Security Appeals Board, Work Care Appeals Board, and President of the Victorian Branch of ANZAPPL (Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Law). She is currently a Legal Member of the Victorian Mental Health Tribunal and a Patron of the Continence Foundation of Australia and The Satellite Foundation. 

 

 

 

  Alan White

Alan White

Men’s health advocate/ author/prostate cancer survivor

Alan experienced continence issues after prostate cancer, for which he sought help.  After making various lifestyle adjustments, today, his continence is good. Alan is a proud member of our Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) and received the 'Outstanding Achievement: Improving Public Healthcare' award at the 2019 Victorian Minister for Health Awards. He was nominated for his work in men's health, particularly his seven-year involvement with the NAVIGATE trial at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audrey Burgin 
Audrey Burgin

Audrey Burgin is a Consumer Advocate and Continence Nurse Consultant in Brisbane with a long career working in community health nursing, aged care, continence promotion and management of incontinence. She has first hand experience of the impact incontinence has on people’s lives from caring for family members and others. Audrey strives to free people from the stigma of incontinence and encourages them to get help from health professionals. She has special interests in health promotion, consumer education, resource development, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret Bambrick

           
Margaret Bambrick is a consumer advocate for older Australians, particularly Forgotten Australians, who speaks regularly at Aged Care Forums. Born into a traumatic childhood marked by bladder incontinence, she developed an unwavering determination to make a difference in the lives of others.

As a nurse, Margaret gained experience in midwifery, domiciliary nursing, and community nursing with specialities in diabetes and continence. After retiring at the age of 70 Margaret volunteered at a local community centre, offering her support and compassion to people in need.

Margaret's determination, resilience, and empathy have seen her through many life challenges.  

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Last Updated: Mon 18, Dec 2023
Last Reviewed: Tue 17, Mar 2020