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01 Jun 2016... People with poor bowel control accidentally pass bowel motions at the wrong time or in the wrong place. They may also pass wind when they do not mean to.

01 Jun 2019... Brochure about bowel cancer risk, symptoms, screening and prevention.

30 Sep 2021... This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your preferred language. Being told you have bowel cancer or could have bowel cancer can be overwhelming. This resource audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Oct 2021... A translated resource providing information about prevention and management of constipation for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may be constipated and also ways to prevent and manage constipation.

31 Jul 2019... Step-by-step brochure to completing a bowel cancer screening kit.

19 Jun 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their bowel screening.

23 Aug 2024... This animation aims to increase awareness of screening importance and facilitating participation, particularly in bowel cancer screenings and provides information about free screening and testing kits available for people aged 45 to 74 years. 

01 Apr 2021... Normal bowel function is important for avoiding unnecessary strain on the pelvic floor muscles, which can result in other bowel and bladder symptoms. It is important to avoid constipation.

01 Jun 2021... Incontinence is the unwanted and involuntary leakage of urine or faeces. It affects people from all cultures and it is not normal. The good news is incontinence can be treated, and in many cases cured.

01 Nov 2020... This information booklet talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and explains: why you should do the screening test who should do the test what the test looks for. It also describes: what bowel cancer is what the symptoms are what affects your level of risk and how to lower it the home test kit – how to use it and what the results mean what a colonoscopy is – and when your doctor may refer you for one. The booklet explains what the National Cancer Screening Register is and how your information is handled. It also covers what to do if you don’t want to participate.

09 Apr 2021... People aged 50 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with a bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The letter explains: what the home test kit is what you need to do what happens after you do the test how to find more information  

01 Mar 2021... Bowel screening can save your life. Find out how to do the test when you receive your screening kit in the mail.

01 Jul 2018... Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in our community. Do the free test when it's mailed to you.

01 Mar 2024... The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s home test kit is sent by mail to 50–74 year olds. The brochure outlines: why it’s important to do the test who should do the test what the test looks for symptoms of bowel cancer. It provides contact details for more information. This brochure is available in other languages, either online or by ordering printed copies. You can find the ordering information by clicking through to each language version. 

01 Apr 2021... Thiopurines are a medicine used to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. They work by reducing the activity of your immune system to help control inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are two thiopurines available in Australia. Active ingredient azathioprine: Azapin, Imazan, Imuran, Thioprine 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), Puri-nethol. Use this action plan when you are starting thiopurines. It can help you understand the benefits and risks and the need for monitoring and checks.

01 Jun 2022... This fact sheet explains what constipation is, suggests some ideas for improvement and tells you where to get more help.

04 Jul 2024... This is a visual guide to help people understand how to do the free bowel test.

01 Apr 2024... Step-by-step instructions for using the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program home test kit are provided. These include: what the kit contains what you need to know before using the kit the 4 steps prepare collect store and repeat send how you’ll get the results.

02 Sep 2023... This resource provides more information about the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. It highlights that Crohn's disease can affect people of all ages and genders; that it is difficult to diagnose and multiple tests may be needed to find the best treatment for you.

01 Jun 2016... This translated resource is to encourage a healthy diet with a high fibre intake, which can help in protecting people against diverticular disease, haemorrhoids, constipation and chronic disease such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It provides information on what fibre is, what foods contain fibre and how much to eat.

09 Apr 2021... People aged 73 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with their final bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

01 Nov 2020... If your National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test finds blood in your poo, your GP may recommend you have a colonoscopy. There are a number of reasons why blood can be found in your poo and most are not cancer related — it’s important to find out the cause. The brochure includes information about: colonoscopy how to prepare for one how a colonoscopy is done how to recover It also provides contact information for any questions or to ask for information in another language.

This information is about an at-home test used for bowel cancer screening called faecal occult blood test (FOBT). This test looks for traces of blood in the faeces which are invisible to the human eye and could be a sign of bowel cancer.

11 Jun 2022... Pictorial fact sheets about how to take a stool sample for health professionals to use with patients.

01 Jun 2021... A video that explains men's incontinence and help that is available.

31 Dec 2022... This factsheet is about how to keep your bladder and bowel healthy.

02 Sep 2023... This resource explores the different kind of treatments available for ulcerative colitis. The main goal of ulcerative colitis treatment is to reduce inflammation and symptoms. Lifestyle changes around diet, exercise and stress management are also ways to manage ulcerative colitis. In some cases ulcerative colitis complications may be treated with surgery. 

02 Sep 2023... This resource provides more information about the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. It highlights that ulcerative colitis can affect people of all ages and genders; that it is sometimes difficult to diagnose and that e ndoscopies are a common way of finding out if you have ulcerative colitis as well as monitoring the development of the disease. 

14 Feb 2024... This A3 size poster encourages people to do the bowel screening test as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The home test kit is free, easy to do and can detect the early signs of bowel cancer. Doing this simple test could save your life.

01 Nov 2020... This language set contains translations of a letter sent to people who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test to tell them their test was negative.

01 Feb 2018... People who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test and have a positive result will receive this notification letter. It clearly explains that their faecal occult blood test was positive.  They are advised to make an appointment to see their GP as soon as possible and provided with information about having a colonoscopy as their GP is likely to recommend they have one.

31 Jul 2016... This educational video resource explains how to use the bowel screening kit in simple steps.

01 Apr 2021... This fact sheet provides information about bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The program's home test kit is sent by mail to 50 to 74 year olds.  This fact sheet includes information on: why it’s important to do the test who should do the test what the test looks for symptoms of bowel cancer

30 Sep 2021... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Being told you have bowel cancer or could have bowel cancer can be overwhelming. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

20 Jun 2023... Watch and share these campaign videos to increase awareness and understanding of the screening test and its importance. Encourage Australians to Get2it and take the test as soon as they receive it in the mail.

27 Oct 2023... The latest research from Cancer Council Victoria has discovered that members of the Hindi, Punjabi, and Vietnamese-speaking communities often do not participate in bowel cancer screening tests. This may be due to several reasons: They may not be aware of their risk of bowel cancer. They may not think they need to take the test if they don't have any symptoms. They may believe that their diet shields them from bowel cancer. To boost bowel screening participation rates, new promotional materials have been created. These materials prominently feature General Practitioners (GPs) who are representative of these communities.

31 Oct 2020... Information on bowel cancer screening which explains what it is for, why the screening test is important, and how to participate.

01 Apr 2021... Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. This leads to symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Use this action plan to discuss methotrexate with your gastroenterologist and plan the best way to take your medicine.

01 Mar 2018... Screening Saves Lives is a video for people from South Asian backgrounds living in Australia. This video shows the importance of cervical and breast screening for women and bowel screening for all people over the age of 50. It features community workers and GPs from the Bangladeshi and Nepalese community.

01 Jan 2019... A colonoscopy is a procedure used to inspect the large bowel (colon) and is usually done in a day facility or hospital. During a colonoscopy a thin flexible tube called a colonoscope is carefully fed into the large intestine. A small camera on the colonoscope transmits an image to a monitor, allowing close examination of the bowel and intestinal lining.

23 Sep 2023... This resource explains what Crohn's disease is, what it means to live with it as a condition, and discusses whether there is a cause or a cure. 

02 Feb 2024... The guide is bilingual - scroll to locate the English section. It provides insights on stoma basics, diet, constipation management, colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy care, bowel health, perianal skincare, and patient tips.

01 Jun 2016... This translated resource provides information on continence products that are used to manage the symptoms of poor bladder and bowel control. It describes what they are, what types of continence products are available, what to think about when choosing a product and some information on who pays for continence products.

01 Jun 2018... The pelvic floor is made up of a network of muscles and nerves that control both bladder and bowel function. Good bowel habits help to protect these muscles and minimise the risk of both bladder and bowel incontinence.

01 Sep 2019... Most children with spina bifida have some loss of bowel control as the brain and the bowel are not working together as well as they should. An individual bowel program and regular toileting routines are important for a child with spina bifida.

01 Nov 2020... This letter tells people about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and encourages them to participate. The letter explains the screening test, why they have received the letter, what happens next, and how to find more information.

30 Nov 2022... A diagnosis of bowel cancer affects each person differently. For most it will be a difficult time. However, some people manage to continue with their normal daily activities. This factsheet has information on how bowel cancer is treated and how to look after your physical and emotional wellness.

01 Jun 2023... Most people with incontinence use continence products such as pads, catheters or bedding protection to manage their condition. The Australian Government and State and Territory Governments offer a range of continence subsidy schemes to help offset some of these costs.

01 Apr 2021... Ulcerative colitis (UC) causes inflammation and ulcers (small sores) to form in the lining of the large bowel. Medicines called aminosalicylates (5-ASAs) can help reduce inflammation and control symptoms. You can use these medicines in several ways (oral, rectal or a combination of both). This guide can help you decide which type of 5-ASA to use and what questions to ask your healthcare team.

02 Sep 2023... This resource explains the more and less common symptoms of Crohn's disease. 

02 Sep 2023... This resource explains what ulcerative colitis is, what it means to live with it as a condition, and discusses whether there is a cause or a cure.

02 Sep 2023... This resource explores the different kind of treatments there are for Crohn’s disease. These include medications, diet, surgery, complementary and alternative medicine, and Crohn’s Management Plans.

02 Sep 2023... This resource explains the more and less common symptoms of ulcerative colitis. 

01 Oct 2015... Fibre helps you go to the toilet and keeps your bowel movements regular. Fibre is only found in food made from plants, such as fruits and vegetables.