Labor Will Deliver a Free Dental Clinic in Ballarat

A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will open a free dental clinic in Ballarat.

Labor will invest $230 million to open 10 free clinics across Victoria.

Three will be in regional Victoria, focused on where there are gaps in services.

And one will be in Ballarat.

Labor’s free dental clinics help families get the care they need without worrying about the bill.

It reduces the cost of living. It’s care closer to home.

Only Labor will deliver it.

Too many families in Ballarat can’t afford dental care

Too many Victorians can’t afford to see a dentist.

Medicare doesn’t cover dental.

And at least 30,000 Victorians a year raid their super just to pay for dental care.

Regional Victorians deserve better access to care, and they shouldn’t have to leave their community to get it.

That’s why one of Labor’s 10 free dental clinics will be in Ballarat.

Free dental care, close to home

The Ballarat clinic will provide free check-ups and treatment for adults and children – including fillings, root canals and extractions.

No appointment will be required.

The most urgent cases will be treated first.

The clinic will open 9am–9pm on weekdays and 9am–5pm on weekends.

It builds on Labor’s Smile Squad, which has delivered free dental care for more than 175,000 children at school.

Only Labor fights for working families.

A Liberal–One Nation Coalition will cut $40 billion from health and frontline services.

Quotes attributable to Premier Ben Carroll

“Only Labor will deliver free dental care for Ballarat families.”

“No one should have to live with dental pain because they can’t afford treatment.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Health Ingrid Stitt

“Regional Victorians deserve care close to home. That’s why three of our free dental clinics will be in regional Victoria – including Ballarat.”

Quote attributable to Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison

“I’m proud Ballarat will get one of Labor’s free dental clinics, giving people in our community access to care closer to home.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle

“The care you receive shouldn’t rely on how close you are to the city. Regional Victorians deserve great dental care close to home and we’re delivering it.”

Quote attributable to Member for Ripon Martha Haylett

“Labor’s free dental clinic will be a huge help for families right across Ballarat and our surrounding towns.”