"The distance between two persons is a smile."
- Author Unknown
"A giggle a day keeps the glums away."
- Hallmark Keepsake
A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act, and life's worthwhile.
- Author Unknown
- Author Unknown
"A giggle a day keeps the glums away."
- Hallmark Keepsake
A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act, and life's worthwhile.
- Author Unknown
Oral Health Promotion for Migrant Population
Over a quarter of Australia’s population was born overseas. This proportion – 25%, or 5.5 million people – is the highest recorded since Federation. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006 census and updated ABS data from June 2009.) As at 30 June 2008, Australia’s population was 21,734,000. Overseas-born population who were from non-English speaking countries (NESC) totalled to 2,740,409 which was about 12.7% of Australia's total population. (Source: http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/statistics/popflows2007-08/PopFlows_09_Intro.pdf)
Lack of English language may mean these overseas born population do not know how or may have not been able to access appropriate dental services. A lack of fluoride may also have contributed to higher rates of dental decay.
Jinky Marsh being a Filipino-Australian and licensed translator (NAATI Level 3, Victoria) is available for oral health promotion sessions in various Filipino-Australian community groups all around Sydney. Education is a key to be initially aware of our own health, understand it and make healthy choices thereafter. A better smile and healthier living make a huge difference.
Please CLICK here for bookings or enquiries.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is intended to promote oral health and help prevent or at least minimise the risk of people developing dental diseases. Oral health promotion ensures that community groups have access to knowledge and information on how to look after their teeth and mouths, thus, makes it easier for people to make healthy choices. It is not meant to constitute and does not constitute, the practice or furnishing of medical, dental or professional health care advice, diagnosis, consultation and treatment. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider.
Lack of English language may mean these overseas born population do not know how or may have not been able to access appropriate dental services. A lack of fluoride may also have contributed to higher rates of dental decay.
Jinky Marsh being a Filipino-Australian and licensed translator (NAATI Level 3, Victoria) is available for oral health promotion sessions in various Filipino-Australian community groups all around Sydney. Education is a key to be initially aware of our own health, understand it and make healthy choices thereafter. A better smile and healthier living make a huge difference.
Please CLICK here for bookings or enquiries.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is intended to promote oral health and help prevent or at least minimise the risk of people developing dental diseases. Oral health promotion ensures that community groups have access to knowledge and information on how to look after their teeth and mouths, thus, makes it easier for people to make healthy choices. It is not meant to constitute and does not constitute, the practice or furnishing of medical, dental or professional health care advice, diagnosis, consultation and treatment. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your health care provider.
