Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
A quarter of children across Australia have untreated tooth decay and, in Victoria, dental conditions are the highest single cause of preventable hospitalisations for kids under 10.
The Smile Squad vans provide free check-ups and treatment to all students in Victorian public schools, including teeth cleaning, fluoride application, fissure sealants, fillings, root canals and any other non-cosmetic treatments to ensure our kids have healthy teeth.
The Labor Government’s $321.9 million free dental care program started six months ahead of schedule in August 2019 – saving families time and money.
Once fully rolled out in 2022, the program will provide check-ups and dental treatment to more than 650,000 public school kids every year.
From Term 2 this year, the dental van program has rolled out to schools across Darebin meaning more local kids and young people will have access to quality dental care, delivering savings for local families.
More information about the program can be found at https://www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au/.