Incontinence is experienced by as many as 1in 3 Australian Adults (Continence.org.au)
Incontinence is experienced by as many as 1in 3 Australian Adults (Continence.org.au)
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Common Incontinence Problems:
Common Incontinence Problems:
Leaking urine unexpectedly
Leaking urine through clothes or onto bed linen despite wearing a pad
unable to make it to the toilet in time
Constipation
Other bowel issues - Irritable bowel, loose bowels
A frequent need to pass urine
Leaking urine overnight
Problems with emptying your bladder or starting to pass urine
Bed wetting past the age of 5 years
Not toilet trained due to intellectual or physical disability but wanting to try
Sensory issues with toileting
Living with a urinary catheter or condom drainage but needing to teach your carers how to assist you with this
Issues with urinary catheter or condom drainage such as leaking
NDIS Information:
As an NDIS participant you can pay for Continence Services through your CORE funding, line item =
01_618_0114_1_1 Delivery of Health Supports by a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Weekday, day time $151.03 per hour (correct as of NDIS price guide July 2022)
or
Capacity Building, line item = 15_418_0114_1_3 Delivery of Health Supports by a Clinical Nurse Consultant - weekday, day time $151.03 per hour (correct as of NDIS price guide July 2022)
A referral can be made by:
You
Your representative or advocate
Your Support Coordinator
Your Health Care Professional
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