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

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.