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03 Poor Bowel Control
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Flip chart

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This brochure explains what poor bowel control is, what causes it and how it can be helped.

Bridge Magazine - 2022 Autumn Vol 16 No 2
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Magazine

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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 Magazine - 2022 Spring Vol 16 No 4
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Magazine

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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 Magazine - 2022 Winter Vol 16 No 3
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Magazine

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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.

Bristol Stool Chart for Adults
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Fact sheet

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The Bristol Stool Scale or Bristol Stool Chart is a medical aid designed to classify stools (known as ‘faeces’ or ‘poo’) into seven groups. It was first developed in 1997.

Children's Bowel Diary
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Fact sheet

PDF


This is a bowel diary specifically designed for children (paediatrics). When completed it can assist health professionals to determine any bowel function problems and if required the development of an individual treatment program.

Constipation and Bladder and Bowel Control
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Fact sheet

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This fact sheet explains what constipation is and how it can affect bladder control. It suggests strategies for improvement and where to get help.

Easy Guide to Toilet Training
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Booklet

PDF


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.

Girls and Boys Toileting Sequence Pictures
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Fact sheet

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This fact sheet provides toileting tips with a series of pictures you can use with children to help you develop their toileting skills.

Healthy Diet and Bowels
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Booklet

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Describes the importance of fibre and how to increase fibre in your diet. Also describes how fibre and fluids work together.

Improving Bowel Function After Bowel Surgery - Practical Advice
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Booklet

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This booklet explains in detail how and why bowel function changes after bowel surgery and gives tips and advice for bowel management and care post surgery.

Looking After Your Bowel: A Guide to Improving Bowel Function
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Booklet

PDF


Bowel problems such as constipation and faecal incontinence affect many people. This booklet provides an overview of bowel problems, how to improve bowel function and contact details for professional help and advice.

Men's Incontinence
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Videos/Webinars

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

Menopause and Bladder and Bowel
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Fact sheet

PDF


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.

MLAK Key Order Form
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Order form

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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/mlak-order-form/

National Continence Helpline Flyer
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Flyer


For free confidential advice about poor bladder and bowel control from nurse continence specialists, phone the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66

NDIS Continence Service
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Fact sheet

PDF


Continence Foundation of Australia provides a NDIS Continence Service, which is mainly a telehealth service for people living in Australia, with some face-to-face supports in Melbourne and Sydney. This fact sheet provides details on how you can schedule an assessment or discuss your continence assessment needs.

One Step at a Time - A parent's guide to toilet skills for children with disability
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Booklet

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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.

One Step at a Time - The Expert Toilet Training Guide
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Booklet

PDF


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.

Pelvic Floor Health for Expectant and New Mums
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Booklet

PDF


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.

Skin Care and Incontinence
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Booklet

PDF


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.

The Continence Guide: A Guide to Bladder and Bowel Health
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Booklet

PDF


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.

What is incontinence in English
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Videos/Webinars

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

What is incontinence in Hindi
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Videos/Webinars

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

What is incontinence in Vietnamese
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Videos/Webinars

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

Your Bowel Diary
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Fact sheet

PDF


A bowel diary is a record you keep of when and how much faeces (poo) you passed or leaked during the day and overnight. Your health professional will use this information as part of your continence assessment to develop your plan for treatment or management.

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Last Updated: Wed 14, Feb 2024
Last Reviewed: Sun 22, Mar 2020