Continence Foundation Of Australia
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Short Description
The Continence Foundation of Australia is a service for people with incontinence throughout Australia. It aims to improve access to and availability of services, provide information and advice and promote education, support and research. It operates a Helpline to assist in the management of incontinence. Operating hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm. Information is available in other languages.
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More Details
* It is a Commonwealth Government Initiative managed by the Continence Foundation of Australia.
The National Continence Helpline is operated by Registered Nurses who provide:
* free professional and confidential advice to callers
* literature and brochures
* referral to local continence advisors if required
* maps of accessible public toilets
They do not give specific product information.
Common topics covered by the Helpline include:
* pregnancy (pre and postnatal)
* prostate
* bedwetting
* chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, overweight and obesity, MS, Parkinsons disease, etc.)
* funding schemes
* products.
The Helpline also provides information about:
* the assessment and diagnosis of incontinence
* treatment options
* management advice, including product information and advice
* information about funding schemes to assist people to offset some of the costs associated with continence products
* details of local continence service providers, product suppliers and product manufacturers
* details of related funding schemes such as the Australian Government's Carer's Allowance
* access to a wide range of free information brochures, including brochures in languages other than English.
Price Guide
Membership charges may apply.
To arrange for an interpreter through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National), phone 13 14 50 Monday to Friday and ask for the National Continence Helpline. Information in other languages is also available from continence.org.au/other-languages
Suppliers
Continence Foundation of Australia - National BranchSuite 1407 Canterbury Road Surrey Hills VIC 3127 Australia Sales: 1800 330 066 (Helpline) Fax: 03 9380 1233 Contact Person: Stephen Marburg Toll Free: 1800 330 066 (Helpline) Email: info@continence.org.au Website: http://www.continence.org.au |
Disclaimer
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. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.