You can call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 330 066 for support. The helpline can also tell you about continence products that are available and where to buy them.

You can get financial help for continence products through the Australian Government Continence Aids Payment Scheme.

The Continence Foundation of Australia has a continence support forum.

Helpful links :

https://agedcare.health.gov.au/sites/g/files/net1426/f/documents/12_2014/overview_of_existing_programmes_information_sheet_0.pdf

https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/carers

https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/09_2019/more-funding-carer-services.pdf

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

https://agedcare.health.gov.au/support-services/the-national-aged-care-advocacy-program

https://agedcare.health.gov.au/older-people-their-families-and-carers/incontinence

http://www.bladderbowel.gov.au/

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/respite

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/help-advice

https://www.carergateway.gov.au/help-advice/managing-health-behaviour

https://forum.carergateway.gov.au/s/groups

https://continencevictoria.org.au/news/


ASSISTANCE URGENTLY for carer support from website helpful numbers 

If you need to seek assistance in an emergency there are people who can assist you.

Emergency

In an emergency or if someone is in danger 

Triple Zero 000

Need to talk?

If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone

Lifeline 13 11 14

(for anyone)

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

(for people aged 5 to 25)

Emergency respite

Call your local Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre if you need emergency respite

1800 052 222

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm local time

1800 059 059

After hours

Carer services

Call the Carer Gateway Contact Centre for support and services.

1800 422 737

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm local time