Awareness of Incontinence in Ethnic Communities

The report Awareness of Incontinence in Ethnic Communities was developed as part of a project which aimed to identify continence perceptions, needs and issues amoung ethnic communities. The project was funded by the Victorian Government Department of Health, Aged Care Branch and the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation.

The ten ethnic communities consulted include Arabic speaking, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Macedonian, Spanish speaking, Polish, Russian, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Key findings from the consultation are highlighted in the report around the themes of knowledge and awareness of incontinence, quality of life impacts and management of incontinence.

Several recommendations are made for improving access to information and education and raising awareness within ethnic communities.

VCRC would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the advisory group that informed the project and assisted with organising the focus groups within the respective communities.

Australian Greek Welfare Society

Australian Multicultural Community Services (formely Australian Polish Community Services

Australian Turkish Community Services

Australian Vietnamese Womens Association

Baptcare

CELAS

Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

Chinese Community Social Services

Co.As.It (Italian Assistance Association)

Continence Foundation of Australia

Victorian Government Department of Health, Aged Care Branch

Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria

Macedonian Community Welfare Association of Victoria

Royal District Nursing Service

Russian Ethnic Council of Victoria

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Victorian Arabic Social Services

Western Continence Service, Western Health

Click here to download a copy of the report, or to order a free printed copy phone (03) 9816 8266 or email info@continencevictoria.org.au