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Caring for someone with continence problems
There are a number of services available to carers that provide information about caring for someone with continence problems including, continence management, treatment, services and support.
National Continence Helpline
The National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66 is staffed by qualified continence nurse advisors who provide prompt, confidential expert advice to health professionals and members of the public. Helpline staff can provide information about continence products, national and state government continence subsidy schemes and arrange for continence information resources to be sent to callers. Information is also available about continence services in your local area including:- continence clinics
- community nursing services
- hospital and outpatient clinics
- community therapy clinics
- continence physiotherapists
- medical specialists
- state continence resources centers
- support groups
- indigenous services
- independent living centers
- financial support schemes
Bladder and Bowel Health Website
The Australian Government’s Bladder and Bowel website promotes bladder and bowel health and provides information for people affected by incontinence, their families and carers, as well as to health professionals, service providers and researchers on the prevention, management and treatment of bladder and bowel problems. Access to continence information resources and information on the Australian Government’s Continence Aids Payment Scheme is also available.The National Public Toilet Map Website
The National Public Toilet Map Website is an interactive website that provides information on the location of public and private toilet facilities across Australia. Details of toilet facilities can be found along major travel routes and also for shorter journeys. Useful information is provided about each toilet such as location, opening hours, accessibility for people with disabilities and the details of other nearby toilets. The map can assist carers in planning an outing or longer trips.Continence Aids Payment Scheme
For more information about the Continence Aids Payment Scheme including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) visit the Bladder and Bowel website.