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More than half of people with a permanent sacral nerve stimulation implant experienced at least one adverse event in pooled Australian evidence reviewed by the Medical Services Advisory Committee. The figure was 51.6%, covering outcomes from minor discomfort through lead problems and further surgery, as reported in the Australian MSAC assessment. This is a realistic… Continue reading Sacral Nerve Stimulation Side Effects and What to Expect

A prolapse itself is usually a structural pelvic-floor condition, not cancer, and Australian guidance estimates that 10–20% of women will require prolapse surgery at some point in life. Unexplained bleeding, a rapidly changing mass, persistent pain, or other systemic symptoms still need prompt medical assessment to rule out malignancy. You may have noticed a soft… Continue reading Can a Prolapse Be a Sign of Cancer? What You Need to Know

You wake before the alarm, notice dampness, and reach automatically for the pump. Perhaps you're planning a drive, deciding whether exercise feels safe, or wondering whether a new leak is ordinary or a sign that something has changed. These small decisions are the unglamorous reality of living with an artificial urinary sphincter, and they matter… Continue reading Living with an Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Practical Guide

You've been buying continence products for a family member, adjusting routines, and asking support workers to manage problems as they arise. Yet no one has clearly documented why the incontinence occurs, what could improve it, which products are clinically appropriate, or how the need relates to an NDIS plan. That uncertainty is common, but continence… Continue reading Continence Nurse Assessment NDIS: A Practical Guide

You're supporting an NDIS participant who has started leaking urine after a stroke, using more pads than before, or experiencing bowel accidents that make outings difficult. The GP has ruled out an obvious infection, but you still don't know which products are suitable, what support is clinically necessary, or how to explain the functional impact… Continue reading NDIS Continence Nurse Assessment Guide for Australia

You may be in Parramatta, Surry Hills, or the Northern Beaches, wondering whether a continence nurse assessment is finally necessary. Perhaps supermarket pads no longer manage the day comfortably, a support worker has noticed repeated bathroom trips, or your child is still having daytime accidents and the usual routines aren't helping. You might also need… Continue reading Continence Nurse Assessment Sydney: What to Expect in 2026

A family carer often notices the problem before the person affected says anything. A parent starts refusing longer outings, an NDIS participant changes routines to stay near a familiar bathroom, or a care worker finds that pads are being used as the only solution. The practical question is usually simple: what is causing these changes,… Continue reading What a Continence Assessment Nurse Actually Does

You've paid for a continence assessment, received a detailed nursing report, and then opened the invoice to find a description such as “nursing consultation”. That wording may feel obvious to you, but it doesn't show a plan manager or NDIA reviewer what clinical work was completed, how it relates to disability, or why the participant… Continue reading NDIS Continence Nurse Assessment Line Item Guide

Severe incontinence affected 316,500 Australians, or 1.5% of the population, in 2009, and prevalence reached 24.5% among people aged 85 and over. A continence nurse assessment is a structured clinical review that identifies causes, recommends suitable management and products, and documents care needs for NDIS or aged-care support. A leaked pad, a refused outing, or… Continue reading Continence Nurse Assessment: What to Expect in Australia

Australia's continence needs are far larger than many families realise. In 2023, an estimated 7.3 million Australians aged 15 and over were living with some degree of urinary or faecal incontinence, compared with 4.8 million in 2010, a 53% rise documented by Continence Health Australia's supporting data. For adults who want hydrotherapy, swimming lessons, rehabilitation,… Continue reading Incontinence Swimwear Adults: Top Picks for 2026