Continence

Specialist Nursing Services


Incontinence is a debilitating and unpleasant condition that can affect the quality of life for the person living with this condition. Many people have a view that incontinence is inevitable in certain circumstances: especially with the ageing process and that little can be done to help. However much can be achieved to assist people living with incontinence once an assessment has been completed.

Service Provision

RDNS is committed to providing a Continence service that aims to improve quality of life and health outcomes. It can achieve this through provision of a continence assessment and management program that is individually tailored to each client. RDNS has a dedicated team of continence nurse advisors who are experienced in dealing with both bladder and bowel problems. Management is based on research and evidence so clients can be assured of receiving a world class service with RDNS. RDNS can offer a service that includes:

  • Bladder and/or bowel assessment
  • Management including review of lifestyle issues and equipment
  • Stoma education and management
  • Catheter management
  • Referral to funding schemes where appropriate
  • Advice on products where applicable
  • Bladder and Bowel rehabilitative programs

The Continence Service can be accessed via our Contact Centre on 1300 364 264.


Incontinence is a debilitating and unpleasant condition that can affect the quality of life for the person living with this condition