Australian Dental Foundation named 2026 Social Impact Business of the Year

Australian Dental Foundation is proud to announce, we have been named the 2026 Social Impact Business of the Year at the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards!

An award for measurable change

The Social Impact Business of the Year Award Recognises purpose-driven organisations that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities they serve. Judges look for organisations where social impact sits at the centre of the mission and the operation. They also look for sustainable outcomes, innovation, and change that can be measured, including in sectors such as aged care, disability, health and community services.

ADFi was one of three finalists in this category, alongside Determined2 and Together We Can International. We congratulate both organisations on the work they do for South Australians and beyond.

A year in the making

ADFi was also nominated for the award in 2025. After last year’s ceremony, the Foundation reached out to that year’s winner, the Hospital Research Foundation Group, who went on to support ADFi’s work.

Dr Miller reflected on that connection when accepting the award:

“The foundation was nominated last year and we made contact with the winner, The Hospital Research Foundation group…they supported us. These type of events have enabled our charity to grow, and your support has enabled us to grow.”

– Dr Greg Miller, Co-Founder, Chairperson and Clinical Ambassador

Our Impact across Australia

ADFi’s programs bring quality oral care to the people who find it hardest to access. to date the Foundation has:

• Supported 138,334 Australians
• Delivered $33.6 million in oral health care services
• Visited 3,894 sites, from aged care homes to schools
• Contributed 50,484 hours of work
• Run 1,763 oral health education sessions

This work is delivered through the Aged Care Dental Program, the My School Dentistry Program, Tele-Dentistry, our free 24/7 Emergency Dental Hotline and the Smile Friendly Program.

Thank you!

This recognition belongs to our clinicians, staff, volunteers, partners, aged care and school communities, and supporters. Thank you to the south Australian Business Chamber, the Government of South Australia and SKOOT Community Access for championing social impact in business.

We will keep working to close the gap in oral health, one smile at a time.

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