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Continence Foundation of Australia

The Continence Foundation of Australia is a not-for-profit organisation and the national peak body for incontinence prevention, management, education, awareness, information and advocacy.

Vision and mission

An Australian community free of the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence across the lifespan.

Eliminate the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence through research, advocacy, solutions, consumer education and professional development.

How the Continence Foundaton of Australia can help

The Foundation:

  • works with consumers, professionals, industry and government
  • facilitates access to continence support services through advocacy
  • provides evidence-based information and advice
  • builds the capacity and capability of the workforce
  • and, supports research to achieve the Foundation’s objectives.

Information / help lines

  • Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm AEST.

    This is a free and confidential service staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who provide advice, referrals and resources about incontinence to consumers and health professionals. The Helpline can also be accessed via the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450.

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - Continence Foundation of Australia.

Last reviewed: May 2022

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Exercising during pregnancy · Pelvic floor friendly exercises · Pelvic Floor First

Information about exercising during pregnancy

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Working your pelvic floor · The pelvic floor · Pelvic Floor First

Your pelvic floor muscles can be consciously controlled and therefore trained

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Pelvic floor friendly cardio exercises · Pelvic floor friendly exercises · Pelvic Floor First

There are a range of cardio exercises that are pelvic floor safe

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Toilet training - a matter of time | Continence Foundation of Australia

Getting the timing right is key to successful toilet training. Children's continence nurse and National Helpline consultant Janine Armocida offers some practical advice for parents.

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The pelvic floor and core exercises · Pelvic floor friendly exercises · Pelvic Floor First

The pelvic floor muscles form the base of the group of muscles commonly called the ‘core’.

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Constipation | Faecal incontinence| Continence Foundation of Australia

Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools) that may be infrequent or difficult to pass. Dietary tips for managing constipation

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Ever had a baby · Who's at risk · Pelvic Floor First

Pelvic floor muscles take time to get back to their usual state after the birth.

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Pregnancy and childbirth | Continence Foundation of Australia

When you’re pregnant you get a lot of advice from many people. Something that few people talk about are bladder and bowel control problems during pregnancy and after the birth.

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Toilet Training | Continence Foundation of Australia

Toilet Training. Getting the timing right is key to successful toilet training (potty training). Deciding on the right time for your child is an important decision, and one only you can make.

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Female Pelvic Floor Muscles | Exercises | Continence Foundation of Australia

Pelvic floor muscles help women control their bladder, bowel & uterus. All women can benefit from pelvic floor exercises, learn how to do them correctly.

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