This service supports children and young people under 18 experiencing bowel and bladder concerns, including constipation, daytime urinary or faecal continence difficulties, night wetting, toilet training challenges, and functional toileting concerns.
NDIS reporting for adults can be completed as able.

A GP referral is not required for private appointments. However, a referral may be helpful when medical review, medication management, or care coordination is involved.

Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans are accepted. Medicare rebates, and private health rebates, are to be claimed by the individual.

Yes, whether you are referred by a GP or self-referring, I am able to see anyone who needs assistance, just submit an enquiry and we can discuss how I can help.

This service supports NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed.

Services are not provided for NDIS agency-managed participants.

Continence physiotherapy is usually funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.

It may be listed as:

• Physiotherapy

• Therapy Supports

• Allied Health

• Functional Capacity Assessment

• Continence assessment (occasionally specified)

In most plans, continence support is not separately itemised — it sits within general therapy funding.

You can check by:

• Reviewing your child’s NDIS plan document (PDF)

• Logging into the NDIS portal and checking the Improved Daily Living budget

• Asking your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to confirm available funds

If you’re unsure, you can send through your plan and I can help clarify whether funding is available.

This is a very common question, and it can be difficult to recognise.

If your child has difficulty passing a bowel motion, the stool is firm or very large, fills the toilet bowl, or you find yourself thinking, “How did that come out of a child?”, constipation may be present.

Faecal smearing or faecal incontinence can also be a sign of underlying constipation.

Assessment includes structured review of bowel patterns to determine whether constipation is contributing to continence concerns.

Yes. Constipation is a common contributing factor to both daytime and night-time urinary continence difficulties. When the bowel is full, it can place pressure on the bladder and affect bladder signalling.

Addressing constipation often improves urgency, leakage, withholding behaviours, and toileting avoidance.

Yes. Support may include school visits, structured routine planning, staff guidance, and alignment with NDIS documentation where applicable. Consistency across home and school is central to continence progress.

Continence Buddy is located in Mandurah, WA, Australia. Telehealth options allow continence care to be provided anywhere, meaning those living anywhere can access this service. For rural and regional clients, should any physical assessments be required, this is usually completed by the child’s GP and results provided to Continence Buddy. Continence Buddy is also able to refer for ultrasounds and abdominal x-rays.

While most continence concerns are functional and manageable with structured support, medical review is important if your child experiences:

Persistent pain with urination or bowel movements

Blood in urine or stool

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Sudden changes in bladder or bowel control

Delayed developmental milestones affecting toileting

Significant weight loss, lethargy, or systemic illness

If any of these red flags are present, it is recommended that you seek assessment from a trusted medical health professional, such as your GP or paediatrician.

A detailed fees and pricing document is provided following initial contact to ensure clarity regarding service types, delivery models, and funding pathways.

This document outlines private fees, NDIS billing information, and any relevant Medicare rebate details where applicable.