Health promotion and education are key functions of the Victorian Continence Resource Centre.

Community Group Presentations

The Victorian Continence Resource Centre has professional staff available to present to your organisation or community group. We regularly speak to community groups and can tailor the presentation to your specific needs. Topic usually covered in the presentation include:

• What are bladder and bowel control problems
• Who is affected
• Healthy bladder and bowel habits to prevent and treat problems
• Where to seek help

These sessions are provided free of charge for the majority of community groups. Donations are gladly accepted to assist us extend our services.

Please contact us to discuss and book your session.

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Groups (CALD)

We regularly present to CALD groups. We arrange a professional health interpreter for presentations to CALD groups.

Education and Training for Health Care Professions and Personal Care Assistants

The Victorian Continence Resource Centre presents continence training programs for health professionals (including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, pharmacists and doctors) and allied health and personal care assistants.

The program can be tailored to your requirements. Here are examples of recent presentations:

UTI's and Residents in aged care

Management of a Resident with an indwelling urinary catheter

Incontinence a Women's Health Issue

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Continence

Toilet training for children with disability

Continence Promotion and the Resident in aged care

Professional and qualified continence advisors develop conduct and evaluate all programs. Please contact us to discuss and book your session.