Aussies are urged to uncover more of Australia’s hidden toilets

Continence Health Australia, Media Release, February-March 2026

Continence Health Australia is once again on the hunt for Australia’s missing public toilets. The Great Dunny Hunt is back in 2026 to help uncover the hidden toilets and add them to the National Public Toilet Map.

This year’s hunt runs from Monday 23 March until Monday 15 June, which coincides with the start of World Continence Week 2026.

Despite the map already listing over 25,000 toilets, Continence Health Australia believes many ‘secret’ toilets remain unaccounted for – and many may be hiding in plain sight.

Locations might include libraries, campsites, parks and gardens or shopping centres that have public facilities and seem obvious to locals but could be missing from the Map.

The National Public Toilet Map relies on the community to manually upload dunny locations; it is not an automatic process done by all councils or shopping centres.

That means every dunny already listed has been graciously uploaded by a helpful human being.

With thousands of Australians relying on easy toilet access and the Map to supply the details, the public is encouraged to share local knowledge and help fill in the gaps.

Dunny Hunters are encouraged to share a picture of their newfound dunny on their social media to raise awareness with the hashtags #greatdunnyhunt #hidinginplainsight.

Continence Health Australia Chief Executive Jim Cooper said:

“We believe there are thousands of public toilets across the country that remain unaccounted for on the National Public Toilet Map.”

“Having an updated and comprehensive map helps those managing continence issues, families with young kids and travellers who may not know the area”

“We aim to make public spaces more accessible for those with continence issues and the National Public Toilet Map is a step towards a more accessible future for all Australians”

The National Public Toilet Map is a crucial resource for those living with incontinence. A recent consumer survey found 49 per cent of respondents currently don’t feel comfortable embarking on long trips without knowing where the first toilet stop will be.

While knowing the proximity and accessibility of public toilets may not seem significant, for those Australians surveyed:

• 42 per cent said incontinence has caused a reluctance to leave home.
• 25 per cent are reluctant to go about daily activities.
• 22 per cent say incontinence has affected their relationships with family or friends.

Whether it is a beachside toilet, a tucked-away park restroom, or an outback long drop, every discovery makes life easier for travellers, families, and those managing continence issues, especially around busy travel periods and school holidays.

Annually, there are more than 3.7 million searches for public toilets carried out on the National Public Toilet Map.

Dunny hunters can upload their submissions to the National Public Toilet Map, and include information on:

• Adult change facilities (including shower, BYO sling)
• Baby change
• Dump point (including wash out water, afterhours access)
• Ambulant facilities
• Drinking water
• Sharps disposal
• Showers
• Sanitary, incontinence product disposal
• Right and/or left transfer – important for those with one side of the body less able
• Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) The Master Locksmiths Access
• Male, Female, All gender

Continence Health Australia is inviting all Australians to find the hidden public toilets near them, upload the details and go in the draw to win a $1,000 voucher from Discovery Holiday Parks.  Visit www.continence.org.au/great-dunny-hunt and www.toiletmap.gov.au for more information.

How to enter:

• Visit the National Public Toilet Map website (www.toiletmap.gov.au) or download the App available on Google Play or the App Store
• Log in (or register) to add a toilet facility
• Select ‘Yes, I would like to enter the Great Dunny Hunt’ and enter your email address to go into the running to win a $1,000 voucher from Discovery Holiday Parks
• Enter as many times as you like

And don’t forget to share a picture of the dunny on social media with the hashtags #greatdunnyhunt #hidinginplainsight

About Continence Health Australia

Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia) is a not-for-profit organisation and the national lead body promoting bladder and bowel control health, incontinence prevention, management, education, awareness, information and advocacy. Continence Health Australia provides information, support and resources for individuals, carers and health professionals. www.continence.org.au

About incontinence

• 7.2 million Australians are affected by incontinence
• The majority of people affected by incontinence can be treated, better managed or even cured
• In 2023, the total economic cost of incontinence was estimated to be $66.6 billion with an additional $33.8 billion in lost wellbeing for people living with incontinence.
• People should seek help:
• Call the National Continence Helpline FREE 1800 33 00 66
• Ask your GP
• Visit continence.org.au