Victorian premier vows to open 10 free dental clinics
Ben Carroll vows to create seven free walk-in dental clinics in metropolitan Melbourne and three in regional Victoria if he wins the November election.
Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to establish 10 free dental clinics across Victoria if the Labor party secures victory in the November election. The walk-in clinics will be accessible to all, with Health Minister Ingrid Stitt hinting at some operational by July 2027. The government anticipates treating over 100,000 patients annually at a cost of $230 million across three years.
Current public dental care, requiring a healthcare card for eligibility, has a waitlist exceeding a year. Seven clinics in Melbourne and three in regional Victoria will be announced soon. Premier Carroll emphasized the need for accessible dental care, calling it a structural cost-of-living support and a national first.
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