National Continence Program - Continence Project

Overview

The purpose of the grant is to engage the national peak body to improve awareness, prevention and management of incontinence so that more Australians and their carers can live and participate in the community with confidence and dignity. The objectives of the grant are: to enhance community awareness of bladder and bowel health and incontinence management through multiple communication channels, increased levels of awareness about bladder and bowel health, and prevention and management of incontinence across the lifespan; to increase knowledge of bladder and bowel health and incontinence management for health professionals, care workers and carers. Facilitate the availability of current research, standardised terminology, clinical tools and evidence-based innovations for incontinence care; to achieve a coordinated approach to the work of state, territory, local and Commonwealth Governments in relation to bladder and bowel health and incontinence management initiatives. Strengthen the capacity of partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders. Assist people living with incontinence by supporting activities that facilitate community; and to coordinate the distribution of incontinence information and support material to health professionals and the Australian public as required. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "GO Documents" button on the left hand side.