Healthy Male
Healthy Male (previously known as Andrology Australia) is a national organisation that provides easy contemporary scientific and medical research on male reproductive and sexual health.
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Professional Development
Cancer Council
The Cancer Council provides a range of services that may be of use to Nurse Continence Specialists;
- Clinical Practice Guidelines, and a Clinical Guidelines network
- Cancer Council research program details
- Cancer care pathways
- Resources for health professionals and patients NB recent (Aug 2021) resource guide on Skin Cancer Awareness
- Conferences and events details
Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW) is an Australian Government source of authoritative and accessible information and statistics to inform and support better policy and service delivery decisions.
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International Continence Society
The International Continence Society (ICS) is an international organisation with a global health focus.
ICS strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by urinary, bowel and pelvic floor disorders by advancing basic and clinical science through education, research, and advocacy.
ICS produces a number of publications, including the International Consultation on Incontinence - Edition 6 is available as an e-book and in hardcopy from the ICS website.
Continence Foundation of Australia
Continence Foundation of Australia is the national peak body promoting bladder and bowel health in Australia.
The Foundation represents the interests of Australians affected by, or at risk of, bladder and bowel control problems and pelvic floor dysfunction.
The Foundation exists to serve all Australians by promoting bladder and bowel health.
International UroGynecological Association
The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is dedicated to the global advancement of urogynecological knowledge and patient care through education and the promotion of basic and clinical research on disorders of the female pelvic floor.
In addition to holding an annual conference and publishing the International Urogynecology Journal, IUGA activities include conducting education programs around the world, developing consensus terminology in the field, connecting related professionals, and producing patient education materials.
Jean Hailes
Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage.
Jean Hailes works in public health, research, clinical services and policy.
Jean Hailes produces practical and easy-to-understand information for women and health professionals by translating research and medical evidence.
Infiormation covering a wide range of topics is provided in a range of formats to diverse audiences.
Australian College of Nursing
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has re-redveloped its single subject 'Continence Management'.
This fully online, stand-alone, 6 credit points subject identifies key aspects of continence management.
ACN has designed the subject to align with the professional practice standards for Nurse Continence Specialists.
Women's Health Webinars: Jean Hailes Foundation
The Jean Hailes Foundation provides resources targeted at health professionals, on a range of women's health issues.
The following webinars are available on the Jean Hailes Foundation website:
Pelvic floor, continence, and the overactive bladder presented by Dr Payam Nikpoor and Amy Steventon
Ask an expert: Pelvic organ prolapse and management presented by Dr Chin Yong
Ask an expert: Urinary incontinence presented by Dr Payam Nikpoor
Urinary incontinence in women: a multidisciplinary approach presented by Dr Anna Rosamilia, Janetta Webb, and CoNSA member Germana Ryan
Pelvic Floor Fitness: Part 1 presented by Dr Margaret Sherburn
Pelvic Floor Fitness: Part 2 presented by Ms Marietta Mehanni
eContinence Paediatrics Course
The eContinence Paediatrics Course is for health professionals working in the area of paediatric continence, or health professionals wanting to increase their knowledge of paediatric continence care.
Developed by the International Children’s Continence Society (ICCS) and supported by the Continence Foundation of Australia, this course fills an education gap in the Australian and international market.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Cost: $300, with discounts for CFA and ICCS members.