Continence Health Australia

01/09/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

We asked our BINS4Blokes ambassadors to share their advice for people experiencing bladder changes or incontinence following prostate cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer and its treatment can affect bladder control, making continence an important part of the conversation about men’s health.

Check out Continence Health Australia’s BINS4Blokes campaign, promoting incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilets so men and boys with incontinence can keep taking part in the activities they enjoy.

Learn more: https://bins4blokes.org.au/

31/08/2026

We’re one week out from this year’s Women’s Health Week! This year’s theme, Do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health. At Continence Health Australia, we’re focusing on the Move pillar and the important role your pelvic floor plays in staying active. Next week we’ll be sharing practical information to help you better understand your pelvic floor and keep moving with confidence. Keep an eye on our socials! 🧡

27/08/2026

Just one week to go until the NSW State Professional Development Day in Sydney!

We're excited for this valuable continence learning event, bringing together leading experts, industry partners and healthcare professionals from across Australia. A fantastic opportunity to gain practical insights, expand your knowledge. We're also pleased to confirm that attendees will receive 8 CPD points upon completion of the event, making it an excellent investment in your professional development.

With just one week remaining, now is the time to register!
https://continence-pd-days-2026.eventsairsite.com/nsw

27/08/2026

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Helen O’Connell AO as Director and Chair Elect of Continence Health Australia.

Recognised as Australia’s first female urologist, Professor O’Connell is an internationally respected leader in urological research and clinical care, bringing decades of clinical, leadership and governance experience to the role.

“Continence health is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of wellbeing, and I am passionate about advancing awareness, research and high-quality care in this field,” Professor O’Connell said.

Professor O’Connell will formally take over as Chair on 19 September 2026.

Read more about the appointment: https://bit.ly/3Um3mSP

25/08/2026

Last week we hosted the Queensland Professional Development Day where we heard from leading industry experts providing valuable and practical insights on supporting continence health, bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health prevention.

Dr Gracelyn Smallwood AM, a fearless and tireless advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, inspired us all on her tireless work across the community, government and international spaces. Dr Anna Taylor provided valuable insights on continence care issues for frail older adults living in residential care and prevention strategies for reoccurring UTIs. Assoc Prof Treasure Maguire focused on aetiology, pathophysiology and common triggers of pelvic pain and the evidence-based medical approaches for patient centred management treatments.

If you are interested in gaining practical insights on supporting bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health, we have more CPD accredited PD Days across Australia. Find an event in your state.

20/08/2026

We’re so excited to start a day learning extremely valuable practical insights for continence health and care in the sunny Gold Coast. If you’re attending the Queensland Professional Development Day, we’d love to see your photos. Don’t forget to use the hashtag .

If you are interested in learning more about supporting bladder, bowel and pelvic floor health, we have more CPD accredited PD Days across Australia. Find an event in your state.
https://continence-pd-days-2026.eventsairsite.com/

18/08/2026

Have your say on purchasing continence products through the NDIS.

If you receive funding for continence products, or you’re a family member, carer or nurse supporting someone who does, we encourage you to share your experience. Your feedback can help make it easier to find and choose the right continence products. https://ow.ly/VZtW50ZzJQC

We want to make it easier for NDIS participants to find and choose continence products that meet their needs.

Whether you've used the Continence Provider List (CPL), heard about it, or never used it, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us understand what's working well, the challenges people experience when purchasing continence products, and where improvements can be made.

Your feedback will help improve the information, tools and support available to participants, and shape future improvements to make it easier to find, compare and choose continence product providers.

💻 You can share your experience by filling out our online survey: https://ow.ly/VZtW50ZzJQC

The survey closes Monday 28 September 2026, 5pm AEST.

07/08/2026

Today is Aged Care Employee Day and we're celebrating the incredible people who care for older Australians every day.

Continence care plays a vital role in helping people maintain their dignity, comfort and quality of life. Thank you to every aged care professional for the compassion and dedication you bring to this important work.

04/08/2026

Register for the Practical Colorectal Workshop on 10 & 11 October 2026 in Port Stephens.

Advance your bowel health expertise with hands-on insights into EMG biofeedback, tibial nerve stimulation and recognising when further investigation is needed.

Practical. Evidence-based. Clinically relevant. 7 CPD Points. Hurry, spots are limited.
https://continence.eventsair.com/practical-colorectal-workshop/registration