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We believe that lived experience is essential to shaping continence health care that is inclusive, respectful and responsive to real needs.
Continence Health Australia invites individuals with lived experience of incontinence, carers and community members to join the Continence Consumer Network (CCN). Your insights help us create person-centred resources, improve services and increase acceptance.
Who can join the consumer network
We welcome participation from:
- people with lived experience of incontinence
- carers and family members
- community members interested in continence health.
We especially encourage voices from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- multicultural communities
- people with disabilities
- older people
- LGBTQIA+ communities
- people with lived experience of mental illness
- regional, rural and remote communities
- young adults.
Ways to get involved
- share your story and lived experience
- help shape programs and resources
- advocate for better continence care
- support campaigns and awareness initiatives.
Participation is flexible and based on your availability.
Why your voice matters
- drive improvements in continence care
- raise awareness and help make continence health easier to talk about
- influence policy and funding decisions
- build personal advocacy and communication skills.
Apply to join the network
Interested in joining other consumers as part of our network?
How we partner with consumers
Partnering with consumers framework
The Partnering with Consumer Framework 2026 to 2030 provides a clear and consistent approach to how we partner with consumers and carers across all areas of our work.
It sets out the values, principles and expectations that guide how we engage with people with lived experience, ensuring their insights shape our programs, policies, resources, services and advocacy.
