A network supporting nurses who have an interest in continence promotion and improving the lives of people living with an elimination problem.
Contact:
Catherine Hutchings: 9275 9333
email address: records@anfvic.asn.au
President: Kate Sloane sloane.kate@yahoo.com
Secretary: Elaine Scanlon sugarloafscanlon@bigpond.com
Treasurer: Steve Marburg stephen@continence.org.au
Aims & Objectives
- To provide a forum for communication, discussion and problem solving for nurses interested in
- continence promotion in Victoria and Tasmania
- To facilitate and promote effective communication and interaction providing a supporting network for nurses interested in promoting continence.
- To foster an environment conducive to the professional development and goal accomplishments of members within the Nurses for Continence Group.
- To develop and monitor standards of nursing practice in the field of continence promotion.
- To promote awareness amongst health professionals and the community of the current trends in the assessment and management of continence.
To expand current nursing knowledge in the field of continence promotion by encouraging its members to engage in research and development
Membership:
- Membership is open to all Nurses and Nurses with a interest in Continence
- The yearly membership fee is $50.00 payable each June/July
- Application forms can be downloaded from the Links / Resources Box
Meetings:
- General meetings are held a minimum of three times a year.
- These meeting may include an educational presentation preceded by a business meeting and a light supper.
- The minutes of the AGM will be sent/emailed to all financial members
