Victorian Continence Resource Centre
Description
The Victorian Continence Resource Centre (VCRC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote continence for all people living in Victoria.
The Victorian Continence Resource Centre (VCRC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote continence for all people living in Victoria. Our aim is to raise awareness about bladder and bowel control problems, management and treatment options, and where to get help.The VCRC reaches out to a wide demographic that is ethnically, gender, age, socio economically diverse through a range of educational activities and events. We are the Victorian Branch of the Continence Foundation of Australia, the peak body for bladder and bowel health.
Our Vision: Speaking Up for Continence Health
Our Mission: Awareness, Prevention and Treatment
We achieve this by raising awareness about bladder and bowel control, management and treatment options, and where to get help through a range of educational activities and events including:
• Community group education
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) group education
• Professional development & training
• Conferences and expos
• Resource development
We are a multi-disciplinary team that includes continence nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and health promotion. We also work in partnership with other health professionals with a special interest in bladder and bowel health.
To speak with one of our health professionals please call our advice line on 1300 220 871.
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