Acting Premier James Merlino and Minster for Health Jenny Mikakos this week announced a further 146 new primary and secondary schools will be invited to join the Smile Squad program this year.
Families in Campaspe, East Gippsland, Macedon Ranges, Maribyrnong, Melton, Wangaratta and parts of Casey and Hume are next on the list to receive free dental care.
The Smile Squad vans are visiting schools in Brimbank, Buloke, Greater Bendigo, Hepburn, Latrobe, Mansfield, and Towong from term 1 – joining schools in South Barwon, Box Hill, Cranbourne and Wodonga that received a visit last year.
“The Smile Squad has already made a big difference helping Victorian kids improve their oral health and saving families hundreds of dollars a year,” said the Acting Premier.