The City of Stonnington is proud to partner with Continence Health Australia and the BINS4Blokes initiative to support men and boys living with incontinence. There are now incontinence product disposal bins in 6 locations across the City of Stonnington, as part of a trial of BINS4Blokes.
This issue is not as uncommon as you might think.
According to research by Continence Health Australia, 2.4 million Australian men and boys are living with urinary incontinence. Of these, half avoid situations where they don’t have access to appropriate bins.
A lack of facilities can result in social isolation, reduced quality of life and mental health issues. There are indications that between 20 and 43 per cent of people who live with incontinence may also have depression. With this trial, we want to instigate change by reducing the stigma around male incontinence and creating more inclusive public spaces for everyone.
You’re not alone. You’re just not talking about it. If there is evidence of regular use and community acceptance is positive, we will consider wider distribution across our public toilet map and shopping centres.
Start the conversation and get back out there doing the things you love – we’ve got your back, and your bin!
Bin locations
Our bin locations are:
- Toorak/South Yarra Library – male ambulant cubicle
- Malvern Library – male ambulant cubicle
- Phoenix Park Library – male toilet and male ambulant toilet
- Stonnington Sports Centre – level 1 male ambulant cubicle
- Chapel Off Chapel – male ambulant cubicle
- Phoenix Park Community Centre – ground floor male ambulant cubicle
Find out more on the BINS4Blokes website.
BINS4Blokes is an initiative of Continence Health Australia and is supported by the Commonwealth Government under the National Continence Program – an Australian Government initiative.
If you experience incontinence, call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 330 066.