Dental Health Services

Our Programs

Heart Health “For our people, By our people”

In June 2009, DYHS in conjunction with The Heart Foundation implemented the heart health program, “For our People, By our People”.

Marmun Pit Stop

In 2004, DYHS adopted an initiative specifically targeted at men; the Marmun Pit Stop.

Stolen Generation - Bringing them Home

The Stolen Generation program provides a comprehensive service to improve the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan region.

Maternal and Child Health Program

This program aims to improve health of women during and after pregnancy and also young children especially aged 0-5 years

Home and Community Care Program

Derbarl Yerrigan's Home and Community Care (HACC) program aims to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander frail aged people and young people with a disability with in the Perth Metropolitan area.

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Dental Health Services

Dental provides basic dental treatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Treatments available include examination and diagnoses, scale and cleans, extractions, fillings, root canal therapy, mouth guards and dentures (first set free).

All dental appointments are on a walk in system, where clients arrive prior to 8.30 am each morning and secure a number that allocates them an appointment time for that day.

All school children are encouraged to enrol in their school dental therapy clinics for their free dental treatment. School staff can assist with the enrolment.