NSW Stoma

NSW Stoma NSW Stoma is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation that aims to improve the quality of life of ostomates across NSW.

By providing information, support, representation, and medical supplies to our members, we are proud to be here for you.

🎄🎅🎁 Merry Christmas members! 🎄🎅🎁(Peep the little stoma bag on the reindeer... if you can see it!)Wishing you all the joy...
24/12/2025

🎄🎅🎁 Merry Christmas members! 🎄🎅🎁
(Peep the little stoma bag on the reindeer... if you can see it!)

Wishing you all the joy of the festive season and all the very best for 2026! We hope you enjoy a well-earned break over Christmas/New Year with your loved ones.

See you next year! (Sorry, had to...!😝)

All the very best,
From everyone at NSW Stoma 😊

👋 Hi members!Just a quick note to advise that we will close for the year at 12pm on Wednesday, 24th December. We will re...
22/12/2025

👋 Hi members!

Just a quick note to advise that we will close for the year at 12pm on Wednesday, 24th December.

We will remain closed from 25th December 2025 – 4th January 2026 and will reopen on Monday, 5th January at 08:30am. Any orders placed in this time will be actioned as soon as possible on reopening.

It is always our pleasure to be of service to you, and we look forward to seeing and assisting you in the new year. 😊

👀 Hi, members!We're very excited to bring a revamped version of our popular 'Stories' section to you, and it's live on o...
19/12/2025

👀 Hi, members!

We're very excited to bring a revamped version of our popular 'Stories' section to you, and it's live on our website now! 📖

So far we have 8 featured stories of 8 awesome people who've shared their with us. (In no particular order) thank you to Andrew, Kelly, Mat, Renee, Ashlee, Ken, Carol and Anne Marie! 👏

We hope you enjoy reading the stories of your fellow ostomates and feel inspired, encouraged, and most of all, less alone.

If you would like to feature on our website, please do get in touch! We'd love to hear from you. 😊 You'd have the option of telling your story in your own words by writing your own story or having an article about you written up after being interviewed. The choice is yours!

🔗 To see our new Stories page, click here: https://www.nswstoma.org.au/stories/

We can't wait to see what you think! 😃

‼️Out now, it's our December 2025 Journal!📖 Featuring messages from NSW Stoma's Chair, Board, General Manager, and our S...
03/12/2025

‼️Out now, it's our December 2025 Journal!

📖 Featuring messages from NSW Stoma's Chair, Board, General Manager, and our STN Anne Marie to keep you updated with what's happening at your Stoma Association, December's issue also features a very special ostomate's story plus other articles we hope you find informative, supportive, educational, and entertaining!

👀 Read now:https://www.nswstoma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NSW-Stoma-Journal-December-2025_-Web.pdf

You can also view past editions of our Journal on our website.

Happy reading! 😀

👋 Hi, members! Our Members Zoom meeting for December is TONIGHT! (Not Wednesday as usual.)🗣️ Fittingly for the start of ...
02/12/2025

👋 Hi, members! Our Members Zoom meeting for December is TONIGHT! (Not Wednesday as usual.)

🗣️ Fittingly for the start of summer the topics are TRAVEL, HOLIDAYS, AND SWIMMING.🏝️

⁉️ If you would like us to cover other topics or have questions you would like us to address, please let us know by emailing: customer.service@nswstoma.org.au

🔗 To attend tonight's meeting, join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83183789592

See you soon! 🤓

👋 Our Members Zoom meeting for November is this Wednesday!This month, Carol will be discussing irrigation and hints and ...
02/11/2025

👋 Our Members Zoom meeting for November is this Wednesday!

This month, Carol will be discussing irrigation and hints and tips from an ostomate perspective while our STN Anne Marie will be answering any questions you may have.

⁉️ If you would like us to cover other topics or have questions you would like us to address, please let us know by emailing: customer.service@nswstoma.org.au

As always, we hope you'll find it an entertaining and informative session.

🔗 To attend Wednesday's meeting, join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83183789592

Hope to see you there! 🤓

👋Hi, members!👔 Please check your email inboxes as you should have received an email about our upcoming AGM for 2025. The...
24/10/2025

👋Hi, members!

👔 Please check your email inboxes as you should have received an email about our upcoming AGM for 2025. The meeting will be held on Saturday, 22nd November at 10.00am over Zoom.

📝 To register to attend, please email your name and member number to agm@nswstoma.org.au. Please note, you must register to receive a Zoom invitation/link and registrations must be received by 12pm, Thursday 20th November.

Attending the AGM is a great way to have your say in YOUR stoma Association.

😊 Hope to see you there!

🌻 This week is Invisible Disabilities Week and we're taking this opportunity to acknowledge the unique challenges ostoma...
23/10/2025

🌻 This week is Invisible Disabilities Week and we're taking this opportunity to acknowledge the unique challenges ostomates face when it comes to the visibility - or invisibility - of having a stoma.

Unless your stoma bag is proudly on display if you're swimming or simply out in a crop top or active wear, most people would never know you have a stoma just by looking at you!

This can both be a fortunate and at times frustrating thing, depending on the situation and whether you want it to be known you have a disability (accessing a public disabled toilet comes to mind...).

Here's a few points to remember when it comes to your invisible disability:

🌻 It is entirely YOUR decision whether or not you tell people you have a stoma
🌻Hidden doesn't mean non-existent; as a person with a disability, you are entitled to the same rights and protections as any other person with a visible disability
🌻 80-85% of people with a disability have one that is invisible; whether it's neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health, or any other chronic condition - so what does this mean? You're NOT alone!

💛 Please remember we're here for you and you're always welcome to get in contact if you ever need support; you may even wish to catch up with our STN Anne Marie if you need someone to chat to. And don't forget to join our monthly Members Zoom meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of each month! (Next one this coming Wednesday!) There you will find a whole group of people who truly understand what it's like to live with an often-invisible disability.

🌻 Why the sunflower? The sunflower has become a globally-recognised symbol of invisible disabilities, especially with the fantastic Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyard initiative which discreetly signals the wearer has a disability and may be in need of support.

To learn more about the Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyard go to:
https://hdsunflower.com/au/insights/post/for-people-with-non-visible-disabilities

☺️ As always, take care and stay well, from your friends at NSW Stoma.



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ℹ️ 🤓👩‍⚕️Sydney! Our final Stomal Therapy Education Day for the year is coming up on 21st November in Liverpool and we're...
20/10/2025

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Sydney! Our final Stomal Therapy Education Day for the year is coming up on 21st November in Liverpool and we're excited to see you!

🙌 What is it? Our Education Days are a great way to learn the latest about living life with a stoma. Meet with company supplier representatives and learn about new supplies on the market, listen to talks from healthcare professionals including stoma nurses, catch Q&A sessions to get your own questions answered, and, of course, enjoy your chance to mingle with other ostomates. So whether you attend every year or this'll be your first, there's something for everyone and you'll be sure to see a friendly familiar face.

🎟️ The event is taking place November 21st from 10am until approx. 3.30pm at Club Liverpool (entry via Macquarie St. Mall as George St. is temporary closed for renovations).

📧 To RSVP for this FREE event, please email us at customer.service@nswstoma.org.au by 14th November for catering purposes as a light lunch will be provided. 🥪😋

We can't wait to see you there! 👋

🧠 Hi members, today is World Mental Health Day so we thought it would be a great time to remind you that we have a host ...
09/10/2025

🧠 Hi members, today is World Mental Health Day so we thought it would be a great time to remind you that we have a host of resources on our website that might be helpful to you.

❤️‍🩹 NSW Stoma recognise that mental health issues exist within our community and it's not always easy living with a stoma. Many of us are ostomates ourselves. So, whether you're new or not-so-new to living life with a stoma, we hope you find these resources helpful.

🔗 You can find all our mental health-related resources here: https://www.nswstoma.org.au/resources/mental-health-resources/

🤍 As always, please remember we're here for you and you're most welcome to get in contact if you need support; you may even wish to catch up with our STN Anne Marie if you're needing someone to talk to. And don't forget to join our monthly Members Zoom meetings, which are held on the first Wednesday of each month! Hope to see you there.

🤗 Take care and stay well, from your friends at NSW Stoma.

Hi members!Thought this would be a fun and interesting one...What advice would you have for a new ostomate? 🤔💭Please sha...
09/10/2025

Hi members!

Thought this would be a fun and interesting one...

What advice would you have for a new ostomate? 🤔💭

Please share your thoughts in the comments below! You never know how your personal experience and advice could help another ostomate 😀

Happy World Ostomy Day!🗣️ World Ostomy Day is a day to spread awareness about stomas, celebrate their life-saving impact...
03/10/2025

Happy World Ostomy Day!

🗣️ World Ostomy Day is a day to spread awareness about stomas, celebrate their life-saving impact, and of course, support ostomates everywhere.

😶‍🌫️ This year's theme is 'invisible disabilities, visible support'.

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