Continence Clinic

Clients to our service are offered a comprehensive assessment with the aim of identifying underlying factors contributing to the bladder or bowel problem. Our team aims to treat and resolve any issues, however if this is not possible we aim to maximise comfort and dignity for the individual, with the use of various aids and appliances. There is no charge for our service.

Signs of a bladder or bowel problem may include:

• Leakage from the bladder or bowel
• Passing urine more than 6 times during the day, or, more than once at night
• Constipation
• Rushing to get to the toilet
• Difficulties emptying the bladder or bowel
• Wearing protection for bladder or bowel leakage
• Planning daily activities around bladder or bowel function, or the location of public toilets
• Being worried about having “an accident” when away from home
• Frequent infections in the bladder

Clinics are located at Kew and Fitzroy.

St George's Health Service (283 Cotham Road, Kew 3101)

Ground Floor Daly Wing (Building D, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy 3065)

Referral Forms and Guidelines

• HIP Referral Form

Please send completed form to HIP Central Intake via email - hipcentralreferrals@svha.org.au

Although not necessary, we prefer referrals from a GP or Allied Health clinician

General information about bladder and bowel control is available from

• National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66
• Department of Health - Bladder and Bowel Resources
• Continence Foundation of Australia
• Victorian Continence Resource Centre