Continence Advisory Service

The Continence Advisory Service provides advice on the management of continence concerns/chronic bladder and bowel issues through:

• Assessment and education for individuals
• Group education (B&B workshop) to enhance knowledge and skills for continence management
• Support and sharing of information and resources with health professionals.

Services are provided in a centre-based clinic.

Services are provided Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm.

Accessing the service

• The Continence Advisory Service does not accept referrals for persons under 18 years old.
• If you are under 65 years old or a First Nations Australian under 50 years old:
  A referral is required from a GP or health professional. Please have referrals sent to: {"ct":"er18bQjw9SvGrAW+XdKZi183LKtdjNnSjoY35qDDGwzs3AKjLNlmmcjrg0ZnF93e","iv":"df308c4e055bbefe4c26c87c5dab21c2","s":"a88abc4805543607"}
• If you are over 65 years old or First Nations Australian over 50 years old:
  Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au and ask to be referred to 'The Townsville Continence Advisory Service' for a continence assessment.

B & B (bladder & bowel) Workshop

The service also offers an education program called the B&B Workshop. To access this workshop, contact the Kirwan Health Campus or ask to be referred by your health professional. For more information, download the Bladder and Bowel Workshop Brochure.

Additional resources

Follow the links below for more information on the available resources.

• Continence aids supply information
• Bladder and Bowel workshop brochure

Contact us

Location:
Kirwan Health Campus
138 Thuringowa Drive
KIRWAN QLD 4817

Postal Address:
Continence Advisory Service
PO Box 1596
Thuringowa Central
QLD 4817

Ph: (07) 4433 9500
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