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Seven Greater Shepparton early learning centres awarded for oral health leadership

Fiona Alston
Jul 04, 2025
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Seven early learning services in Greater Shepparton have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to children’s oral health through the Smiles 4 Miles program, an initiative led by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV).
The program, based on the World Health Organisation’s Health Promoting Schools Framework, delivers clear and consistent oral health messages “Drink well, Eat well, Clean well” to support the development of healthy habits in early childhood settings. Smiles 4 Miles targets high-risk areas across Victoria and is delivered locally by GV Health. Currently, the program reaches more than 2,300 children across 38 early learning centres in Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie Shire and Moira Shire. This year, seven services were formally recognised for their exceptional dedication to oral health promotion:- Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre
- Dolena Young Preschool
- Frank R. Pullar Children’s Centre
- Isabel Pearce Kindergarten
- Nancy Vibert Kindergarten
- Rodney Neighbourhood Steiner Kindergarten
- Tatura Children’s Centre
As oral health remains a critical aspect of children’s overall development, initiatives like Smiles 4 Miles demonstrate the impact of early intervention and community collaboration.
By championing healthy habits from the start, these early learning centres are laying strong foundations for the lifelong wellbeing of the children in their care.


















