The official website of the continence foundation of australias laugh without leaking campaign. Within the general population, up to 19% of children, 1 % of men and 37% of women may be affected by some form of urinary incontinence. Provide current and potential members of the continence foundation of australia with affordable statebased education and an opportunity to network with their peers learn more. The continence foundation of australia cfa is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health. Continence foundation of australia the continence foundations vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. Continence foundation of australia how is continence foundation of australia abbreviated. Student membership curriculum for australian general practice. The continence foundation of australia is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health. Consumers can ask for specific help or for contact details of their nearest continence professional. So, if you have not had time to register for this years rsa annual conference. The foundation is supported by the department of healths national continence program. The continence foundation of australia accepts no liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of, or reliance on, the information on this website or any materials referred to. Payment options membership continence foundation of.
The foundation is the major national body for continence management and promotion in australia. The national continence helpline is a free, confidential telephone advisory service staffed by continence nurse advisors. Apply for membership continence foundation of australia. Pelvic floor first an initiative of the continence foundation of australia provides a range of information about pelvic floor exercises including an app. Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the independent living centre new south wales ilcnsw, operating as assistive technology australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. From 2026 june 2011, the continence foundation of australia will celebrate its very first world continence week, aligning itself with the international continence societys global event. Membership about us continence foundation of australia. My community directory is the one place that provides uptodate information about community organisations around australia. The continence foundation of australia is the peak body for people who have bowel or bladder control incontinence problems in australia. By becoming a member of the continence foundation you are providing a voice for people across australia who experience incontinence. Continence foundation of australia queensland branch.
Professional membership is for individuals who are qualified and employed in medicine, nursing, allied. The 2014 queensland state conference will present research on women and the pelvic floor and the psychosocial aspects of incontinence. Continence foundation of australia dementia australia. The continence foundation of australia is the peak national organisation working to improve the quality of life of all australians affected by incontinence. May 07, 2019 the national continence helpline is a free, confidential telephone advisory service staffed by continence nurse advisors. The cfa qld branch inc is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting people in preventing, managing and treating. Teleconferences are held bimonthly with an annual facetoface meeting at various locations around australia to give all members the opportunity to meet these women who work voluntarily on their behalf, taking action for womens equality. The australian continence exchange has resources and forums for health professionals to share info on the treatment and management of incontinence. June 2016 au to see the original contact the continence foundation of australia. Asking the hard questions reduced rsa annual conference registration fees are one of your many rsa member benefits. The victorian continence resource centre and its legal entity, the continence foundation of australia, victorian branch not having an independent ethics committee sought advice from a project advisory group to ensure the processes used in the project were culturally sensitive and appropriate. The cfa manage the national continence helpline ph. Our vision is to have a community free of the stigma and restrictions of incontinence. Its membership is multidisciplinary, some of the fields covered being urology, gynaecology, neurology.
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Read more the continence foundation of australia is the peak body for people who have bowel or bladder control incontinence problems in australia. Please call the membership officer on 03 8692 8400 with your credit card details. Visit their stall and speak with health promotion officer, agnes kesmarki to. Continence foundation of australia physiotherapy group. The victorian continence resource centre works to promote continence for all victorians. The continence foundation of australia in nsw facebook. Independence australia and tena scholarship recipients 2017. The continence foundation of australia works to raise awareness of continence problems, helping to destigmatise one of the last taboo health concerns that today affects over 5 million australians. Innovo offers a new frontline therapeutic option for the millions of american women living with stress urinary incontinence, and in a significant group could delay or prevent the need for higher risk surgery or medical intervention, said elizabeth lagro, vice president, the simon foundation for continence. Help guide your professional career in continence healthcare and research from one of the key opinion leaders in your field. The continence foundation of australia cfa is the national peak body for continence promotion, management and advocacy. The cfas vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence.
Inside out the essential womens guide to pelvic support. Guiding principles for clinical follow up systems in general practice software. The continence foundation of australia is committed to providing a website which is accessible to the widest audience, regardless of technology or ability. They provide information on funding, referral and products. Continence foundation of australia qld branch inc home. The official website of the continence foundation of australia s laugh without leaking campaign. Continence foundation of australia level 1, 3032 sydney road, brunswick vic 3056. The mission of the continence foundation of australia is to represent the interests of australians affected by, or at risk of, bladder and bowel control problems. The continence foundation of australia in nsw home. Guiding principles for clinical follow up systems in general practice software a guide for ensuring good referral outcomes for your patients.
Incontinence affects children and adults young and old. Continence foundation of australia how is continence. They also offer free resources for individuals, carers and professionals to help treat weak bladder, leakage, constipation and bedwetting. This is an initiative by the continence foundation of australia. Visit their stall and speak with health promotion officer, agnes kesmarki to find out more about bladder and bowel health.
We are actively working to increase the accessibility and useability of our website. Addressing information needs of vulnerable communities about. The continence foundation in nsw is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting people in preventing, managing and. Continence journals available to members of the continence foundation. Continence foundation of australia qld branch inc, mt gravatt east. Addressing information needs of vulnerable communities. The continence foundation of australia will be represented at the multicultural health day inala. Continence foundation of australia ltd healthdirect.
Provides information on funding, referral, products and free resources to help treat bladder and bowel control problems. Continence foundation of australia the continence foundation s vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. Australia and new zealand continence journal members area. This site contains links to the websites of other healthcare organisations and companies. The international continence society ics is a registered uk charity with a global health focus which strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by urinary, bowel and pelvic floor disorders by advancing basic and clinical science through education, research, and advocacy. Join ics, renew your membership and purchase products. List of continence products suppliers australia assistive. The continence foundation of australia queensland branch is pleased to present our inaugural one day state conference for queensland health professionals with a special interest in continence. Continence aids payment scheme application guidelines the continence aids payment scheme caps is an australian government scheme that assists eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of continence products and continence related products.
The continence foundation of australia in nsw, newington, nsw 2127. To pay by cheque, please send the cheque along with a copy of this email to. The continence foundation of australia s vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. Disclaimer site tools continence foundation of australia. The 2017 recipients of the independence australia and tena scholarships to attend this years continence foundation of australia national conference on incontinence in sydney in november 2017 are. The continence foundation of australia cfa is the national peak body promoting bladder and. Watch our 3d videos to see how the pelvic floor muscle moves and supports bladder and bowel control. Asking the hard questions, why not register now for either a full or single day registration and make the most of your rsa membership. This event is supported by our multidisciplinary membership, and the australian government department of health and ageing under the national continence. Continence nurses society australia inc is a nonprofit national professional interest group of nurses and midwives who have specialist knowledge and skills in continence care. Laugh without leaking campaign by the continence foundation. The majority of people do not seek help because of embarrassment, shame or thinking nothing can be done.
Education course info continence nurses society australia. Continence foundation of australia suite 1, 407 canterbury road, surrey hills, vic 3127. As the peak body for continence promotion, management and advocacy, the continence foundation of. Continence foundation of australia nonprofit organization management surrey hills, victoria 462 followers the national peak body for continence awareness, management, education, research and. Continence foundation of australia australian prescriber. Scopes communication and inclusion resource centre wrote the easy english. As a registered ndis service provider we can offer an individualised continence assessment and management plan. The continence foundation of australia cfa has a helpline available for consumers and healthcare professionals at 1800 33 00 66. Our board consists of both executive officers and representatives for state, territories and young bpw under 35. The continence foundation of australia has developed a free, safeexercise app to both help prevent incontinence and enable people experiencing problems to continue to exercise without further straining their pelvic floor or suffer embarrassing accidents.
Continence foundation of australia ltd is a notforprofit organisation comprising a wide membership of health professionals and doctors, individuals, companies and libraries. Corporate membership is for corporate organisations such as continence product suppliers, continence product manufacturers or registered training organisations. Inside out the essential womens guide to pelvic support michelle kenway, michelle kenway, karen mounseysmith, mark lobo photographer on. Checking your organisations tax deductibility status although every effort is made to ensure that organisations provide correct information, to be absolutely sure of the tax deductibility status of an organisation you should check with the australian business register. The continence foundation of australias vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence. Continence foundation of australia ltd in brunswick, 3056, offers the following services nursing service, support group service, generalist counselling service, carer support service. The continence foundation in nsw is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting people in. Aboriginal and torres strait islander continence training in rural and. Continence foundation of australia nonprofit organization management surrey hills, victoria 462 followers the national peak body for continence awareness, management, education, research and advocacy.
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