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21/01/2026

💙 A heartfelt thank you to Foundation North for supporting our mahi in Auckland and Northland.

Your generosity means more whānau across the region can access continence resources, education, and support when they need it. 🌊🌿

Thank you for helping make this work possible.

16/01/2026

Caring for someone who’s experiencing continence changes can make such a big difference – and sometimes it’s the little things that help the most. 🌿

Here are a few gentle ways to support someone you love or care for:
🕥 Create toilet-friendly routines – things like easy access, timing, or quiet reminders.
👖 Choose clothing that’s simple to manage and make sure there’s plenty of time and privacy.
👀 Notice any changes in their usual patterns – new urgency, more leaks, or bowel changes can be signs to check in.
🗨 Keep conversations kind and shame-free – feeling heard and supported goes a long way. 💙

You don’t need to have all the answers. Just being there, walking alongside them, can mean everything.

For more support, tools, and resources, call our free helpline 0800 650 659, visit continence.org.nz, or contact (carers.net.nz).

08/01/2026

🔍 Pelvic floor muscle problems can show up in different ways – and it’s not always obvious.

In this video, we talk about common symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction: what to notice and when it might be time to get support. Recognising the signs early can help you take action – and know you’re not alone. 💙

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/ZwnoKjNYjfQ
📞 Got questions? Reach out to our helpline: 0800 650 659

05/01/2026

🎙️💙 Our brand-new Continence NZ podcast – The Pelvic Pod – is here!

In our first episode, we dive into an honest, supportive conversation about bladder, bowel, and pelvic health with endocrinologist Dr Megan Ogilvie and pelvic health physiotherapist Hannah Orr.

With insights from experts and real lived experiences, The Pelvic Pod is a safe, empowering space to learn, share, and feel less alone.

👉 Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube
Spotify: https://bit.ly/Ep1thePelvicPodonSpotify
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/Ep1thePelvicPodonApplePodcasts
YouTube: https://bit.ly/Ep1thePelvicPodonYouTube

03/01/2026

🔠 Today is World Braille Day (4 January) – celebrating inclusion, accessibility, and communication for people with visual impairments. 💙

When it comes to continence and using the toilet, small changes can make a big difference in supporting someone who is blind or has low vision:

🌿 Keep bathrooms clutter-free and layouts consistent.
🌿 Use clear, tactile markers (like raised dots or textures) for key items such as flush buttons or soap.
🌿 Offer verbal cues when guiding – “The toilet is just to your right” – and let the person take things at their own pace.

Accessibility is about dignity, respect, and empowerment – for everyone. 💙

Learn more about bladder and bowel health at continence.org.nz

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at Continence NZ! 💙

As we welcome 2026 – International Volunteer Year – we want to say a huge thank you to all the incredible people who give their time, energy, and care to support others. 🌿

Whether you’re part of a community group, a carer, or someone who simply checks in on a neighbour – your kindness makes a real difference.

We’d also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Executive Committee for their continued guidance, dedication, and support. Your leadership helps make our work possible. 🙏💙

Here’s to another year of connection, compassion, and mahi that matters. 💙

30/12/2025

🎥 New disability support videos are live!

Practical continence guidance for people with disability, their whānau, and support workers — delivered with care and real-life experience.

👉 Watch now:
https://bit.ly/disabilitysupportvideos

27/12/2025

🌿 We’re developing our bladder and bowel health guide for older people, and we’d love your help.

If you support older people – or you are an older person – and would like to review the guide and share your thoughts, we’d be grateful for your insight.

Your feedback helps us make the resource clearer, more supportive, and genuinely useful for those who need it most.

👉 If you’d like to receive a copy and take part in the review, message us or email info@continence.org.nz

26/12/2025

🧡 The Ministry of Social Development is currently consulting on the Carers’ Action Plan, and this is a chance for carers, whānau, and supporters to share what matters most.

We encourage anyone with lived experience of caring to take part and have their voice heard. Your insight helps shape better support for carers across Aotearoa.

👉 Learn more and have your say: https://bit.ly/carersactionplanconsultation

24/12/2025

💙 This Christmas, we’re celebrating the kindness and generosity that help make our mahi possible.

Together, we can make continence care more accessible, reduce stigma, and support people of all ages to live with dignity and confidence.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give this season, a donation to Continence NZ helps us provide free resources, education, training, and support for individuals, families, and health professionals across Aotearoa.

🌸 Every contribution – big or small – helps us reach more people who need us. Thank you for sharing the Christmas spirit.

👉 Support our work by donating today: continence.org.nz
📞 Or call 0800 650 659 to find out more.

21/12/2025

🎄💙 The Continence NZ team wishes everyone a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday season!

Our free helpline will be open as usual over the holidays – Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm – with the exception of Statutory Holidays, when we’ll be closed.

⏰ If you call outside these hours, you’re welcome to leave us a message anytime, and one of our team will get back to you as soon as we return.

Thank you for your understanding – and for being part of our community this year. We’re so grateful for your support. 💙

📞 Helpline: 0800 650 659
🌿 Resources & info: continence.org.nz

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PO Box 300129, Albany
Auckland
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Telephone

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Website

http://www.continence.org.nz/

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