It is an issue that can affect the emotional and physical health of people and prevent them from attending school or work, participating in sport and engaging socially.
To help address this issue, the City of Melbourne is piloting a free incontinence product disposal bin service in a limited number of public facilities.
This trial will take place as part of the BINS4Blokes men's health campaign, an Australia-wide awareness and advocacy campaign promoting the installation of incontinence bins in male public toilet facilities.
Melbourne is the first capital city council to adopt such a campaign.
Incontinence product disposal bins are available in men's and all-gender toilets at the following locations:
- Library at The Dock - 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands
- City Library - 253–265 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
- Carlton Baths - 248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton - 248 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
- Melbourne Town Hall public toilets (on Collins Street) - 240 Collins Street, Melbourne
- North Melbourne Community Centre - 49–53 Buncle Street, North Melbourne
- Kathleen Syme Community Centre - 251 Faraday Street, Carlton
- Kensington Neighbourhood Centre - 18 Anthony Street, Kensington
- Fawkner Park Senior Citizens Centre - 77 Jukes Road, Fawkner
- Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre - 91–111 Melrose Street, North Melbourne