Healing Smiles WA

19/05/2025

This week is Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week: the country’s largest celebration of the important role that volunteers play in our communities.

This year’s theme is ‘Connecting Communities’, exploring the power of volunteering to bring people together.

Here at Healing Smiles, our cohort of generous volunteers - from clinicians to administrators to business advisers and board members - work hard every day to fulfil our mission of providing free trauma - informed dental care to survivors of . As a group, we have changed lives. Our own lives have also been enriched by the camaraderie and connections we’ve made along the way.

So if you’re considering volunteering but are still unsure, we’d say “go for it”. You’ll get so much more out of it than you expect.

16/05/2025

🥇Vote for us!
We’ve been nominated for P&N bank’s ’Empowering Communities grant funding’ program. If you or someone you know is a P&N bank member, you’ll be able to visit their web page and vote for Healing Smiles! We’ll post a link in our highlights.

Thanks for the work you do at showcasing not-for-profits that do such important work.

13/05/2025

🏆We won! ‘Trailblazing Small Organisation’ at the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Community Service Excellence Awards.

🙏 Thank you to the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), the judges and award sponsor Palmerston Association for this great honour.

Healing Smiles’ achievements didn’t end there, as our chair, Dr Lida Sayadelmi was also a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Contribution’ category.

✨Last night was about celebrating those who work for positive change in our community. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. Your work is inspiring!

06/03/2025

Meet your dedicated Board behind Healing Smiles – dedicated to supporting our volunteers as they change lives.

Our incredible group volunteers provide life-changing dental care to women survivors of domestic violence, helping them regain confidence and rebuild their lives. As a Board, we are committed to empowering our volunteers with the resources, support, and advocacy they need to continue their vital work.

Together, we strive to break barriers to dental care, restore dignity through smiles, and create lasting change in the lives of the women we serve.

L-R:

Katherine Thomas- Growth and Strategy specialist

Dr. Gwen Chin, ADAWA president, general dentist

Rebecca Walker- Family Lawyer

Dr. Jacinta Vu- Oral Medicine Specialist

Dr. Therese Kvist- Paediatric Dentist

Dr. Lida Sayadelmi- Chairperson, general dentist

Dr. Tracey Gold- General Dentist

Dr. Shanash Bishnulall- General Dentist

Rachel Morrow- Marketing Professional

Stronger together – for our volunteers, for survivors, for brighter smiles and brighter futures.

23/01/2025

And we’re off! Dentist Tracey and dental nurse Kerry at the end of our first day open seeing patients in Ruah Community Services. This marks a significant milestone in Healing Smiles mission to support FDV survivors’ recovery through dental health.

Want to get involved and help more survivors in our community? Message us to find out how you could help!

03/12/2024

🎥 Exciting news! Keep an eye out for our upcoming Channel 9 News segment, highlighting the incredible work of Dr. Jacinta Vu who recently won WA Australian of the Year Local Hero.

We’re honored to share our mission of restoring smiles, rebuilding confidence, and empowering lives with our community.

Tune in Jan 2025 to see how a little compassion can make a big difference 💜🦷

13/11/2024

Congratulations to Dr Jacinta Vu on winning West Australian of the Year Local Hero!
We could not be more proud, and look forward to what the future holds!

06/11/2024

Compassion in action 💛 Healing Smiles WA is a collective of volunteer dentists and dental nurses that are providing free treatment to female survivors of family and domestic violence.

Through clinics across Perth, these incredible volunteers bring comfort, healing, and hope, one smile at a time.

Together, we can all find our own ways to support those in need within our community.

05/11/2024

We are beyond proud of our very own Dr Jacinta Vu- for her nomination as ….Australian of the Year!

As our very own West Australian Oral Medicine Dental Specialist, Chairperson of , co-practice owner of the Centre for Oral Medicine and Facial Pain in Como, mum of 4 beautiful kids, wife, friend, mentor and all around just incredible person!

As the Chairperson of Healing Smiles, Jacinta a true force in the dental community, leading initiatives that bring essential care to those most vulnerable in our community. Her tireless work has not only elevated standards in dental health but has also paved the way for better access, support, and empowerment for women across the State of WA. This recognition is so well-deserved, celebrating a person like Jacinta, whose selfless work will impact generations to come.

Congratulations on this huge achievement! 🌟👏

28/08/2024

Thank you so much!

We are honoured and proud to be a part of fundraiser charity, providing dental work to those who have been affected by domestic violence.

We have made and donated these lovely cherry pieces as part of a raffle prize to help raise funds for the cause. What a special program that we can contribute to ❤️

30/11/2023

Healing Smiles is proud to be supported by the Department of Communities and the WA State Government.

If you’d like to donate or get involved please contact us at healingsmileswa@gmail.com

This we are shining the light on Healing Smiles WA who we are very proud to support! 👏

Healing Smiles is a community of female dentistry volunteers who are committed to creating a safe environment where women can access treatment without fear of financial, physical, or emotional limitations.

The team are playing their part through their commitment to helping restore what was broken and giving domestic violence survivors their smiles back.

To find out more and support Healing Smiles, visit https://docsm.au/47HAPsq


📸 Dr Tracey Gold, Dr Jacinta Vu, Ms Sandra Wood, Dr Lida Sayadelmi and Dr Shanash Bishnulall.

30/10/2023