For many people, going to the toilet is a simple process that causes minimal interruption to everyday life.
However, for people with incontinence - the inability to control one’s bladder or bowel - life can be difficult, frustrating and in many cases, embarrassing.
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is fortunate to have the services of skilled Continence Clinical Nurse Consultants who work with consumers to reduce the impact that incontinence has on their daily living.
World Continence Week from 16 to 22 June 2025 is an opportune time to raise awareness of BCH’s three Continence Nurse Consultants: Nurse Practitioner Dianne Jones, Joanne Sawyers and Ebony Scott.
They help adults with a range of incontinence issues, providing advice and education about bladder and/or bowel control, and can also help children to manage constipation, bedwetting and more.
Dianne said, “Our team works with you to develop a management plan and provide education for problems identified.
“Some clients have urinary catheter devices or a history of urological problems. Our nurses can validate your concerns and provide advice on how to improve and manage your issues.”
BCH’s Continence team consults from the Phillip Island Health Hub and Wonthaggi Hospital, and can visit people’s homes when necessary.
The service is staffed Monday to Friday across the two sites. To book, phone 5671 3353.
The service is free and no GP referral is needed.