The Continence Service at Central Highlands Rural Health provides comprehensive in-home assessments and ongoing management of bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Do you suffer from one or more of the following symptoms?

• Leaking or dribbling urine
• Wetting when exercising, coughing, laughing or sneezing
• Strong urge to pass urine with/without leakage
• Going to the toilet frequently during the day or night
• Needing to wear a pad
• Day or night wetting
• Excessive leakage of wind from the back passage
• Faecal leakage / constipation

Incontinence is not a normal part of growing old

Incontinence is the loss or partial loss of bladder of bowel control. Incontinence is not a disease; it is a symptom that can have many different causes. It is not a normal part of growing old. Identifying the underlying cause can help determine the most effective way to improve or cure the symptoms.

Our services include:

• Individualised management plans
• Catheter management
• Aids and equipment advice
• Skin care management
• Funding assistance, if eligible
• Referral to specialist services
• Bladder ultrasonography/urinalysis
• Education on how to improve bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor dysfunction

Am I eligible for continence services?

Continence assessments and support are available for people who are:

• over 65 years old (50 years old if you are an
• Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander)
• a Department of Veteran Affairs client

You will need to contact My Aged Care (1800 200 422) to register (if eligible) and request a Continence Assessment with Central Highlands Rural Health.

If you have a functional disability or a chronic illness and are under 65 years of age, you may be eligible for an assessment at a reduced cost (HACC PYP funding).

A GP referral is also required and can be emailed to agedcare@chrh.org.au

Continence Services at the Women’s Health Clinic

Continence services are also offered at our Women’s Health Clinic located at Kyneton Health. For more information on the Clinic, please click here.

Fees

Please refer to the fee schedule below for information on pricing.

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) & Home & Community Care Program for Younger People (HACCPYP) CHRH Fee Schedule.

Contact us

Further Information

The National Continence Helpline is a good source of information for anyone experiencing bladder, bowel or pelvic floor problems. Phone: 1800 330 066.