Koori Kids Koori Smiles Oral Health Program
Northern Sydney and Central Coast Area Health Service
This project was entered in the 2007 NSW Health Awards, Primary Health and Continuing Care in the Community category.
Contact: Lorraine Dorrington
Abstract
Koori Kids Koori Smiles (KKKS) is designed to provide Aboriginal children and adolescents between the ages of 0 – 17 years with culturally appropriate oral health information and clinical dentistry in a culturally appropriate environment, supported by Aboriginal staff.
Aboriginal community input and involvement has occurred in all planning aspects, including the program’s logo which was designed by local Aboriginal artist, David O’Brien.
Outstanding results have been achieved in a short period of time. During the period from March 2006 to February 2007, 408 Aboriginal children and adolescents have accessed dental services; this is an increase of 24%, in comparison with 294 during 2005 prior to KKKS implementation.
The full entry document can be downloaded in the formats listed below:
Koori Kids Koori Smiles Oral Health Program (84KB)
Koori Kids Koori Smiles Oral Health Program (47KB)
Download the Presentation (389KB) from the 2007 NSW Health Expo
Attachments
Koori Kids Koori Smiles Brochure (832KB) - A brochure containing "Tooth Tips for Koori Kids".
Jody and Carolyn our Aboriginal Dental Assistants – both ladies have completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Carolyn has recently completed her Certificate IV in Oral Health Promotion.
Koori Kids Dental Clinics operate on Thursday evenings out of Gosford Hospital Dental Clinic.
The Koori Kids Koori Smiles Team, from left Hayley, Carolyn, Kay and Janet, pictured with Anthony Mundine, with a commendation in the 2006 NSW Aboriginal Health Awards.
