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Australia’s Leading Continence Support for Autistic Individuals and People with Disability
Meet Monica Reeves
Monica is our Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in autism and continence support. Through Bright Lives, she leads the team in providing specialist continence assessments and clinical guidance via telehealth across Australia.
(B. Nurs, GradCert Autism, M.Autism - In Progress)
SERVICES
NDIS Continence Assessments
Bright Lives provides comprehensive continence assessments conducted by a Clinical Nurse Consultant. These Brightlives continence assessments explore the medical, developmental and sensory factors that may be contributing to continence challenges.
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Each continence assessment includes a detailed clinical report, continence product recommendations and practical management strategies that can support NDIS funding applications and long-term continence care.
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• Comprehensive NDIS continence assessment
• Detailed NDIS report and recommendations
• Continence product guidance
• Practical strategies for home and care teams
Continence Consultations
For families, clients and support coordinators seeking guidance without a full assessment, Bright Lives offers one-on-one continence consultations. These sessions provide practical advice on toileting strategies, continence products, hygiene management and everyday continence challenges. These can be in addition to a Brightlives continence assessment, or as a substitute to a continence assessment.
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Consultations are delivered via telehealth, making specialist continence support accessible across Australia.
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• One-on-one continence consultation
• Practical toileting strategies
• Product and hygiene guidance
• Telehealth appointments across Australia
An NDIS Continence Assessment is a specialised evaluation designed to support individuals with disabilities who may experience challenges with bladder and bowel control. Our continence assessments are conducted by a qualified Continence Nurse. This continence assessment identifies a person’s unique continence needs and provides tailored strategies and recommendations to improve their quality of life.
What To Expect
NDIS CLIENTS:
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Referral Process:
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You will be required to complete our referral form, which can be filled out by yourself or your support coordinator.
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Appointment Scheduling:
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The team at BrightLives will reach out to you to schedule an appointment via Telehealth (Zoom).
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A service agreement will be sent to you for signing.
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Pre-Appointment Preparation:
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You will receive an email prior to your appointment containing a list of documents that will assist with your continence assessment.
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It is recommended to send these documents before your appointment, if possible.
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Assessment Completion:
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During the continence assessment, your nurse will gather the necessary information and conduct the evaluation.
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Report and Recommendations:
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After completion of the Brightlives continence assessment, your nurse will compile a report along with clinical recommendations.
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This report will be emailed to you and your support coordinator for review.
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Optional Follow-Up Appointment:
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An optional appointment will be offered to discuss the continence assessment report and finalise any necessary changes or adjustments.
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This process ensures comprehensive care and support throughout the Brightlives continence assessment and evaluation period. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our team for assistance.​​