Western Continence Services
Western Health's Continence Services offers expert care for urinary and bowel control issues - assessment, treatment, and self-management support in Sunshine, Williamstown, and Sunbury.
Where to find this service
What we do
The Continence Service helps people to control their urine or bowel movements. We encourage self-care when possible.
The Continence team includes nurses, physiotherapists, and doctors.
Services and facilities
- Continence assessment
- Uroflowmetry and simple bladder ultrasonography
- Urodynamic investigation
- Conservative management strategies including:
- Advice about daily living with incontinence problems
- Bladder training
- Pelvic floor assessment and muscle rehabilitation (including biofeedback and electrical stimulation)
- Bowel management.
- Assessment for continence aids and appliances programs including:
- Statewide Equipment Program
- Continence Aids Assistance Scheme
- Department of Veteran Affairs funding
- Surgical or other specialist referral if appropriate
- Liaison with other continence services
- Liaison with other appropriate departments and service providers
Who this service is for
Adults with bladder and bowel problems.
Areas we service
People who live in:
- Brimbank
- Hobsons Bay
- Maribyrnong
- Wyndham
- Shire of Melton.
If you live outside these areas, get in touch with us to find the most suitable continence clinic.
Referrals
Ask your medical doctor to fill in a Continence referral form [PDF, 159 KB]. Medical doctors include specialists, general practitioners and hospital departments.
Email referrals to: continence@wh.org.au
Locations
Sunshine Hospital
- The service is in the Specialised Rehabilitation Program building.
- The entrance is to the far right of the main hospital entrance towards the freeway.
- Go through the glass doors and check in at reception.
Williamstown Hospital
- The service is in the Specialised Rehabilitation Program building.
- Go in at the Stewart Street entrance.
- Check in at reception desk.
Sunbury Community Hospital
- The service is in the main hospital.
- Go in by the front doors.
- Check in at reception.
Contact
Western Continence Service, Sunshine Hospital
Email: Continence@wh.org.au
Phone: 8345 1355
Fax: 8345 4054
More information
- Fees: There is no fee involved in using this service.
- Interpreters: Available if needed.