Continence Health Australia is hosting a free, in-person community event for Tasmanian's dealing with incontinence (leaking wee and/or poo) or carering for someone who is - Let’s talk about continence health: Hobart. Come along to hear stories of incontinence, hope and advice on getting help.
When
Saturday 10 May 2025
11:15am -1:30pm
Where
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Tasmania.
This is a FREE community event with complimentary morning tea and lunch.
Incontinence is a common condition that, with the right help, can be managed, treated and sometimes even cured.
About Us
Continence Health Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, and the lead body for continence health, providing information, resources, support and advice on continence health. With 7.2 million Australians over the age of fifteen living with incontinence, we know that many people want to talk about it, learn more, and find out how they can get help.
How to Register
Register and learn more about continence health.
Program Details
Continence Health Australia’s Consumer Advisory Committee members, Leanne Murphy and Alan White with international obstetrician gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran and local Tasmanian physiotherapist Emma Green will present and answer questions.
Dr Premitha Damodaran, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr. Premitha is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Visiting Clinical Specialist at the University Malaya Medical Centre. Dr. Premitha’s research focuses on menopause and its impact in Malaysia.
Leanne Murphy, Counsellor | Children’s book author | Consumer | Advocate | Birth Trauma consultant
Leanne has been a member of Continence Health Australia’s Consumer Advisory Committee since 2024. Leanne suffered a catastrophic birth injury in 2011 which required six operations including an ileostomy bag, and later its reversal, and spent over 50 days in and out of hospital over that time. This injury resulted in her being faecally incontinent for many years.
Alan White, Men’s health advocate/ Author/ Prostate cancer survivor
Alan has been a member of Continence Health Australia’s Consumer Advisory Committee since 2020. Alan experienced continence issues after prostate cancer, for which he sought help. After making various lifestyle adjustments, today, his continence is good. He also runs the Bayside-Kingston prostate cancer support group with his wife Fiona.
Emma Green, Senior Physiotherapist, The Pelvic Studio, Hobart
Professional member of Continence Health Australia. Emma has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and is the chairperson of the Tasmania Branch of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Group. Emma is a professional member of Continence Health Australia.
CONTACT US
Continence Health Australia
Suite 1, 407 Canterbury Road
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Phone: 03 8692 8400
Enquiries: consumer@continence.org.au
Supported by funding from the Australian Government under the National Continence Program.