Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Parents are reminded of the Australian Governments Child Dental Benefits Schedule. This program provides up to $1,095 worth of dental services to children between birth and 17 years.

If you or your child receive one of the following payments, please take the time to check your exact eligibility:

• Family Tax Benefit Part A
• Parenting Payment
• ABSTUDY
• Carer Payment
• Disability Support Pension
• Youth Allowance
• Military Rehab or Veterans’ Schemes (ages 16-17)

Basic dental services are covered:

• Check-ups and cleaning
• Fissure sealing and fillings
• X-rays 
• Root canals
• Extractions

Ballarat has a public dental clinic on the corner of Hertford St and Tuppen St, Sebastopol, ph. 5320 4225, you may use a participating private dentist or claim the benefit via Medicare.

For more information, please contact Medicare by phoning 132 011 or on line via www.humanservices.gov.au/childdental