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This brochure explains the causes and signs of common bladder control problems. Includes a self-assessment questionnaire to help identify if you have a bladder control problem.
This brochure explains how poor bladder habits can lead to poor bladder control. Here are some easy steps that everyone can take to keep a healthy bladder.
This brochure explains what a bladder control check up is, what to expect and how to prepare for your check up.
This fact sheet explains to women their options in treating bladder control problems if conservative measures fail. It explains why bladder control problems occur and when surgery should be considered.
This fact sheet explains what nocturia is and how it affects older women and men. It describes common causes, how they can be treated and where you can get help.
This fact sheet explains how bladder training can help with better bladder control and stop urine leaking. It also offers advice on bladder management and where to get help.
This factsheet assists men who experience post-micturition dribble or 'after-dribble'. It provides general information about managing the condition and where to seek further information and advice.
A bladder diary helps record the amount of urine passed every time you go to the toilet or leak. It is a tool health professionals may use to determine the type of bladder problems you are experiencing when developing your treatment plan.
This leaflet has a short self-assessment questionnaire to determine if you have a bladder control problem (urinary incontinence). It also provides information on where you can get help.
Bridge is the free magazine of the Continence Foundation of Australia. The Autumn 2022 edition has a focus on ageism, debunking myths about older age and incontinence, and other topics such as nocturia and the use of laxatives.
Bridge is the free magazine of the Continence Foundation of Australia. The Spring 2022 edition has a focus on women's health and their pelvic floor across the lifespan. It looks at teens and adults to pregnancy and after child birth, menopause and beyond. It features personal stories from women in each of these life stages as well as insights from health professionals on treatment options and where to get help and support.
Bridge is the free magazine of the Continence Foundation of Australia. The Winter 2022 edition has a focus on men's health and their pelvic floor. It features personal stories from men, both young and old, with lived experience of incontinence and a message to seek help.
Many parents find toilet training their child can be challenging. This is an easy guide to help you teach your child to use the toilet in four steps.
This fact sheet provides toileting tips with a series of pictures you can use with children to help you develop their toileting skills.
This brochure outlines the five steps to help men and women keep in control of their bladder and bowel.
This booklet is for people with urinary incontinence who may be waiting for surgery or other medical treatments to help with their incontinence. It gives detailed advice on how to manage incontinence, specialist services available and many other helpful hints and suggestions.
This is a management flow chart to assist health professionals to assess and manage clients with bladder control issues.
Video
This is a video explains how men can become incontinent and how they should seek help. Speak to your doctor or call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66.
You will find the video on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_-tSXbzBb4
This fact sheet explains how the physical symptoms of menopause impacts a woman's control of her bladder and bowel and what can be done about it.
The MLAK is a restricted access key produced by the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia and sold by their members, to provide after-hours access to public toilets equipped with the MLAK lock nationwide.
Click here to complete the form:
https://masterlocksmiths.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ORDER-FORM…
For free confidential advice about poor bladder and bowel control from nurse continence specialists, phone the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66
Continence Foundation of Australia has a NDIS Continence Service based in Victoria. This fact sheet provides details on how you can schedule an assessment or discuss your continence assessment needs.
This guide provides five practical steps for parents to help children with disability, to develop the skills of toileting. This resource is currently undergoing a review and will be updated. Please be mindful that some phrases used for children with disability are outdated and requiring necessary correction.
Toilet training a child can be challenging. This booklet outlines key steps in helping your child learn how to go to the toilet on their own.
This booklet talks about pelvic floor health and how it helps with bladder and bowel control, otherwise known as continence, as well as pelvic organ support and sexual function during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Pelvic floor muscles that work well reduce the risk of losing control of your bladder and bowel, particularly during pregnancy, and assists with faster
recovery after childbirth.
It covers:
- lifestyle habits to prevent or manage incontinence during pregnancy and after childbirth
- the role of your pelvic floor muscles and how to exercise them during pregnancy and after childbirth
- frequently asked questions on related topics.
This booklet also provides information on where to get help if you experience bladder or bowel control problems, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual pain.
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Double sided poster with one side promoting incontinence as no laughing matter and other side how a face becomes a leakface.
This booklet explains how urinary and faecal incontinence can affect a person's skin. It answers common questions and offers solutions about skin care and incontinence.
Video
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has developed an easy-to-follow step by step video on how to use a bell and pad bedwetting alarm. The video can be used by children and families as well as health professionals:
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Bedwetting_-_videos/
The RCH also has a nurse led Enuresis service, supporting children who regularly experience wetting problems. Get a referral from a doctor to their service for assessment and a treatment plan that works best for your family and child. You can download the referral form from here: https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/specialist-clinics/…
A guide for anyone experiencing or caring for someone with bladder or bowel problems. It covers the types and causes of incontinence and the treatment and management options available.
Video
The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has developed an easy-to-follow step by step video on how to use a personal (or body worn) bedwetting alarm. The video can be used by children and families as well as health professionals:
https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Bedwetting_-_videos/
The RCH also has a nurse led Enuresis service, supporting children who regularly experience wetting problems. Get a referral from a doctor to their service for assessment and a treatment plan that works best for your family and child. You can download the referral form from here: https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/specialist-clinics/…
'The Pregnancy Guide' booklet has now been replaced by a new booklet titled, 'Pelvic Floor Health for Expectant and New Mums'.
To download or order your copy, go to:
https://www.continence.org.au/resource/pelvic-floor-health-expectant-…
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in rural and remote communities, this brochure talks about how a healthy bladder works in both men and women. It explains simple things you can do to help train your bladder to hold more urine (wee) and tips on good bladder habits.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can often be prevented and easily treated. Find out what are the symptoms and main causes, and what to do.
Video
This is a video explaining in English what is incontinence and how to get help. Speak to your doctor or call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66
You will find the video on:
https://youtu.be/icCEHEZEJ0E
Video
This is a video explaining in Hindi what is incontinence and how to get help. Speak to your doctor or call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66
You will find the video on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8A2Y5NIF0
Video
This is a video explaining in Vietnamese what is incontinence and how to get help. Speak to your doctor or call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66
You will find the video on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJTp2D4aMw
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