The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is the only Medicare-funded program providing general dental care for eligible children aged 0-17 years for a range of services, however the uptake of the scheme has been low.
ADA NSW attends community and industry events to raise awareness of the CDBS among the general public and our colleagues in health. At the same time, ADA NSW advocates on behalf of dental practitioners to streamline provision of care under the CDBS and lobby for extension of the program for those treated in hospitals.
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Attended education event for new refugees, October 2024
We conducted an education event for Settlement Services International Limited (SSI) refugee clients in Fairfield. We provided two education sessions that included oral health education and how to access dental care, including the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) and the Filling the Gap dental charity.
Presentation at Blacktown Multicultural Interagency, April 2024
ADA NSW Vice President Dr Jodie Olivier gave a presentation at Blacktown Multicultural Interagency (BMI) to raise awareness of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule among multicultural communities. She provided translated CDBS information for local organisations to share with the community.
Attended Bring your Bill Day Community Events, February 2025 and March 2024
We attended the Bring Your Bill Day in Liverpool in February 2025 and Cabramatta in March 2024. We answered questions about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and how community members can get access to the best oral health care.
Presented to the Mid-North Coast Multicultural network, February 2024
ADA NSW Vice President Dr Jodie Olivier gave a presentation at Mid-North Coast Multicultural Network to raise awareness of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule among multicultural communities. She provided translated CDBS information for local organisations to share with the community.
