Continence NZ Education Day 2026

Join Continence NZ for our Education Day 2026, a professional learning event bringing together health professionals working in bladder, bowel, and pelvic health.

This full-day event will explore a range of topics across continence care and pelvic health, with presentations from experienced clinicians and experts in the field. Sessions will focus on practical knowledge, current approaches, and insights that can support better outcomes for the people you work with.

Speakers

Dr Wal Baraza — Colorectal Surgeon
Colorectal surgery: Presentation + Q&A

Liz Childs & Hannah Orr — Pelvic Health Physiotherapists
Pelvic health physiotherapy for bowel health

Dr Kim Aikins — Paediatric Urologist
Paediatric urology: Presentation + Q&A

Jennifer Chang — Dietician
Dietary tips to combat faecal incontinence

Dr Anna Lawrence — Urologist
Neuro-urology and Buried penis

Dr John Short — Urogynaecologist
Stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

📄 Download the full programme (PDF).

Lunch and refreshments are included with registration, and attendees will receive a digital Certificate of Attendance following the event for their professional development records.

This Education Day is also an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Aotearoa, share experiences, and be part of important conversations around continence care and pelvic health.

Whether you work in nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, allied health, primary care, or disability support, this event offers valuable learning and professional development in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

📅 19 September 2026
🕘 AGM: 9:00 am | Education sessions: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
📍 Paataka 1 Room, Novotel Auckland Airport

We look forward to bringing the continence community together for a day of learning, discussion, and connection.

📄 Download the flyer (PDF).