One-in-10 males who live with an uncomfortable condition have benefited from installations at public toilets around the region.
Incontinence product disposal bins were placed in more than 100 local places via Sunshine Coast Council, in collaboration with the Continence Foundation, in late 2021.
The location of the bins can be seen on the National Public Toilet Map.
Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor Winston Johnston said the initiative was part of the national BINS4Blokes campaign and it aimed to provide greater comfort for men and boys living with incontinence.
“For males who live with incontinence, it can be difficult and stressful just to leave their homes and enjoy everyday activities,” he said via a council media release.
“Division 5 resident, the late Mr Chris Gwynn, initially made myself and council aware of the urgent need for these facilities in our toilets.
“To ensure that all men can get out and about and enjoy our beautiful region in comfort, council installed incontinence product disposal bins in all of its public amenities.
“This was part of the Continence Foundation BINS4Blokes campaign, which is an Australia-wide awareness and advocacy campaign promoting the installation of incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilet facilities.
“We acknowledge the work of the Continence Foundation for bringing the BINS4Blokes campaign to our attention so that we can ensure we provide these bins at all public amenity locations across the region.”
The National Public Toilet Map is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health as part of the National Continence Program and is managed through the Continence Foundation of Australia.
This provides a mapping tool to identify the location of our public amenities, the services available and times these facilities are open.
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