Smiles 4 Miles
Smiles 4 Miles
Area Serviced: Greater Shepparton
Smiles 4 Miles is a public health program aiming to improve the oral health of pre-school aged children.
It is a supported, locally responsive program that aims to prevent disease by reducing risk behaviours & directing high risk children to priority public dental services. The Smiles 4 Miles program is based on a model provided by the Health Promoting Schools Framework, which promotes lifelong learning, health and wellbeing through the integration of: curriculum; ethos and environment; and partnerships and services.
The key messages used in the program include: Eat Well - promoting fresh fruit and vegetables rather than pre-packaged foods that are high in sugar and/or fat, Drink Well- promoting water rather than sweet drinks, Clean Well - encouraging regular tooth brushing supported by parents, Play Well - encouraging regular, safe active play, Stay Well - encouraging healthy habits and links to local health/dental services.
All preschool -aged children are eligible for this program. Referral is required to Goulburn Valley Health via: Phone: (03) 58 322 216, Fax: (03) 58 322 206 or Post: Graham St, Shepparton.
Contact Details: Health Promotion Team, Goulburn Valley Health,
