Professional Development

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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Magazines and email updates  or  Read more about Healthy Male

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

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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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Release Notices    or    Read more about AIHW

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Read more about ACN Continence Management

Hollywood Private Hospital (part of Ramsay Health) is offering a short course for registered nurses taking on the role of Nurse Continence Specialist.

La Trobe University School of Nursing & Midwifery is offering postgraduate studies in urology and continence nursing via continuing professional development short courses.

Successful completion of four CPD short courses - 60 credit points - will enable you to apply for advanced standing into the graduate diploma level of the Master of Nursing at La Trobe University.

Read more about Short courses at La Trobe University