Crocodile smiles 2

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Completed

• Evaluated:

  No

• Time frame:

  1 January 2007 - 30 June 2008

Overview

Crocodile smiles 2 is an Indigenous-specific program that aims to improve the oral health of Indigenous children in Cape York and Cairns Health Service Districts. Staff involved with the project have partnered with oral health staff, community members, and other allied health workers to develop a whole-of-population approach to address the poor oral health status of children in these communities. The project provides support, advice, strategies, and resources for Indigenous Health Workers (IHWs) and has raises awareness or the oral health requirements of Indigenous children and families.

Crocodile smiles 2 aims to:

• increase awareness of the importance of oral health, good nutrition, and general well-being amongst IHWs and families;
• develop an oral health training package for IHWs;
• provide support to IHws to develop health promotion interventions, including the Crocodile Smiles Family Packs;
• develop appropriate community engagement; and
  
• create a sustainable and open relationship with IHWs.

Contacts

Oral Health Unit
GPO Box 48
Brisbane QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3131 6826
Email: Oral_Health@health.qld.gov.au

Related publications

Luhrs J (2008)

Crocodile smiles part 2 - better oral health in Indigenous communities.

intouch; 25(4): 9-10

• Links
• View article: Crocodile smiles part 2 - better oral health in Indigenous communities (PDF - 376.0 KB)
• View website: intouch
  See page 9, intouch

Links

• View information: Crocodile smiles part 2