This Dental Health Week, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is reminding parents and guardians that all children under 18 years are eligible for free dental health care at its public dental clinics.

The Member for South Coast, Shelley Hancock and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast, Gareth Ward officially opened the $3.4m Nowra Dental Clinic at the end of last year. A traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony was held on site before staff transitioned into the new clinic and patient service.