Jo Le
@jo-joia-le.bsky.social
Independent consultant working for a better world, living on unceded Ngunnawal & Ngambri country.
Co-Founder @FredAustralia. Graduada with Capoeira Aruanda.
Love connecting & collaborating with humans that want to make this world a better place.
Co-Founder @FredAustralia. Graduada with Capoeira Aruanda.
Love connecting & collaborating with humans that want to make this world a better place.
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Alex writes about the people and communities she meets, the barriers that can make dental care feel out of reach, and the importance of creating care that is safe, respectful and free from judgement.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Alex writes about the people and communities she meets, the barriers that can make dental care feel out of reach, and the importance of creating care that is safe, respectful and free from judgement.
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In her latest blog post, our Co-Founder and Chair, Dr Alexandra Jones shares what working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia across rural and remote NSW has taught her about oral health, distance, dignity and care.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM
In her latest blog post, our Co-Founder and Chair, Dr Alexandra Jones shares what working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia across rural and remote NSW has taught her about oral health, distance, dignity and care.
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...Sometimes it starts in the waiting room, chatting with a parent who is worried about their child’s teeth and unsure what to do next. Sometimes it starts with slowing everything down, explaining what will happen, giving someone control, and making sure they know they can stop at any time.”
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August 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM
...Sometimes it starts in the waiting room, chatting with a parent who is worried about their child’s teeth and unsure what to do next. Sometimes it starts with slowing everything down, explaining what will happen, giving someone control, and making sure they know they can stop at any time.”
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She also reflects on why we need to reach people earlier, with trusted information, preventive support and care closer to home.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM
She also reflects on why we need to reach people earlier, with trusted information, preventive support and care closer to home.
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“Sometimes the most important clinical work does not start in the dental chair. Sometimes it starts outside the van, sitting under a tree with someone who is terrified of coming in...
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“Sometimes the most important clinical work does not start in the dental chair. Sometimes it starts outside the van, sitting under a tree with someone who is terrified of coming in...
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Health sector urged to collectively address threats of populism www.croakey.org/health-secto...
June 28, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Health sector urged to collectively address threats of populism www.croakey.org/health-secto...
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A big thank you as well to YWCA Canberra for partnering with us on this project. We’re so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate to improve wellbeing, and inform broader system change in the ACT.
#PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #HealthEquity #Canberra #CommunityHealth
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#PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #HealthEquity #Canberra #CommunityHealth
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June 22, 2026 at 5:10 AM
A big thank you as well to YWCA Canberra for partnering with us on this project. We’re so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate to improve wellbeing, and inform broader system change in the ACT.
#PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #HealthEquity #Canberra #CommunityHealth
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#PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #HealthEquity #Canberra #CommunityHealth
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We’re so grateful to the John James Foundation and the Canberra Foundations Collaborative for backing this work, and for recognising the importance of prevention, dignity and equity in oral health.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:10 AM
We’re so grateful to the John James Foundation and the Canberra Foundations Collaborative for backing this work, and for recognising the importance of prevention, dignity and equity in oral health.
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We’ll also support the team with resources so oral health can be addressed as part of holistic care.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:10 AM
We’ll also support the team with resources so oral health can be addressed as part of holistic care.
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Together we’ll co-design and test a simple, trauma-informed digital tool that helps people identify oral health risks earlier, access practical prevention advice, and connect with the right support before issues become crisis-driven.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Together we’ll co-design and test a simple, trauma-informed digital tool that helps people identify oral health risks earlier, access practical prevention advice, and connect with the right support before issues become crisis-driven.
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We’re excited to share that FRED has received funding from the John James Foundation, through the Canberra Foundations Collaborative, to deliver a new preventive oral health project in partnership with YWCA Canberra.
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June 22, 2026 at 5:10 AM
We’re excited to share that FRED has received funding from the John James Foundation, through the Canberra Foundations Collaborative, to deliver a new preventive oral health project in partnership with YWCA Canberra.
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Caring for your mouth is really simple way to support your overall health and wellbeing.
hw.qld.gov.au/blog/a-happy...
#WorldOralHealthDay #HappyMouthHappyLife #OralHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #Prevention
hw.qld.gov.au/blog/a-happy...
#WorldOralHealthDay #HappyMouthHappyLife #OralHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #Prevention
A happy mouth is a happy life
Learn how oral health connects to chronic disease, and simple daily habits that protect your teeth, heart, brain and overall wellbeing.
hw.qld.gov.au
March 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Caring for your mouth is really simple way to support your overall health and wellbeing.
hw.qld.gov.au/blog/a-happy...
#WorldOralHealthDay #HappyMouthHappyLife #OralHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #Prevention
hw.qld.gov.au/blog/a-happy...
#WorldOralHealthDay #HappyMouthHappyLife #OralHealth #HealthAndWellbeing #Prevention
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Things like:
〰️ Making water your default drink
〰️ Giving your mouth a break between meals
〰️ If you drink alcohol, choosing non-alcoholic options more often
〰️ Resetting your jaw muscles (and reducing your stress)
〰️ Sticking to the basics
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〰️ Making water your default drink
〰️ Giving your mouth a break between meals
〰️ If you drink alcohol, choosing non-alcoholic options more often
〰️ Resetting your jaw muscles (and reducing your stress)
〰️ Sticking to the basics
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March 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Things like:
〰️ Making water your default drink
〰️ Giving your mouth a break between meals
〰️ If you drink alcohol, choosing non-alcoholic options more often
〰️ Resetting your jaw muscles (and reducing your stress)
〰️ Sticking to the basics
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〰️ Making water your default drink
〰️ Giving your mouth a break between meals
〰️ If you drink alcohol, choosing non-alcoholic options more often
〰️ Resetting your jaw muscles (and reducing your stress)
〰️ Sticking to the basics
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The flip side is that the things that protect your oral health are often the same things that protect your overall health.
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March 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The flip side is that the things that protect your oral health are often the same things that protect your overall health.
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〰️ Gum disease is linked to heart disease.
〰️ Oral health and diabetes influence each other.
〰️ Oral bacteria can affect respiratory health.
〰️ And emerging research is even linking oral health to cognitive function.
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〰️ Oral health and diabetes influence each other.
〰️ Oral bacteria can affect respiratory health.
〰️ And emerging research is even linking oral health to cognitive function.
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March 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
〰️ Gum disease is linked to heart disease.
〰️ Oral health and diabetes influence each other.
〰️ Oral bacteria can affect respiratory health.
〰️ And emerging research is even linking oral health to cognitive function.
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〰️ Oral health and diabetes influence each other.
〰️ Oral bacteria can affect respiratory health.
〰️ And emerging research is even linking oral health to cognitive function.
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Today is World Oral Health Day, and this year’s message is one we love: A happy mouth is a happy life.
We’re proud to partner with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on a blog exploring how what happens in your mouth can influence your overall health.
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We’re proud to partner with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on a blog exploring how what happens in your mouth can influence your overall health.
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March 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Today is World Oral Health Day, and this year’s message is one we love: A happy mouth is a happy life.
We’re proud to partner with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on a blog exploring how what happens in your mouth can influence your overall health.
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We’re proud to partner with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on a blog exploring how what happens in your mouth can influence your overall health.
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We’re proud to support this campaign and call on the Federal Government to introduce clear, consistent legislation that puts our health before the profits of companies that make and market products that cause so much harm.
giveusanadbreak.org.au
#GiveUsAnAdBreak #OralHealth #PublicHealth
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giveusanadbreak.org.au
#GiveUsAnAdBreak #OralHealth #PublicHealth
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
We’re proud to support this campaign and call on the Federal Government to introduce clear, consistent legislation that puts our health before the profits of companies that make and market products that cause so much harm.
giveusanadbreak.org.au
#GiveUsAnAdBreak #OralHealth #PublicHealth
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giveusanadbreak.org.au
#GiveUsAnAdBreak #OralHealth #PublicHealth
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#Prevention is always more effective (and more affordable) than treatment. And it benefits everyone.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
#Prevention is always more effective (and more affordable) than treatment. And it benefits everyone.
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If we’re serious about prevention, we have to look upstream.
Reducing the saturation marketing of harmful products is about creating healthier environments, especially for children and communities already facing #health inequities.
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Reducing the saturation marketing of harmful products is about creating healthier environments, especially for children and communities already facing #health inequities.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
If we’re serious about prevention, we have to look upstream.
Reducing the saturation marketing of harmful products is about creating healthier environments, especially for children and communities already facing #health inequities.
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Reducing the saturation marketing of harmful products is about creating healthier environments, especially for children and communities already facing #health inequities.
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Every year, more than 80,000 Australians are hospitalised for preventable #dental conditions. Many of these conditions are linked to the social and commercial environments we live in.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Every year, more than 80,000 Australians are hospitalised for preventable #dental conditions. Many of these conditions are linked to the social and commercial environments we live in.
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The same commercial marketing systems that promote unhealthy food and drinks are also shaping lifelong patterns of disease, including preventable oral disease.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
The same commercial marketing systems that promote unhealthy food and drinks are also shaping lifelong patterns of disease, including preventable oral disease.
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Oral health is integral to our overall health and wellbeing. Products that are high in sugars are one of the leading drivers of tooth decay, one of the most common chronic diseases in #Australia.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Oral health is integral to our overall health and wellbeing. Products that are high in sugars are one of the leading drivers of tooth decay, one of the most common chronic diseases in #Australia.
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That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside a wide coalition of community and public health organisations calling for a new Harmful Products Marketing Act as part of the "Give Us An Ad Break" campaign.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside a wide coalition of community and public health organisations calling for a new Harmful Products Marketing Act as part of the "Give Us An Ad Break" campaign.
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Scrolling your feed. Watching sport. Waiting for the train.
These spaces should be free from ads for products that harm our health, including gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods.
But right now, they’re almost impossible to escape.
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These spaces should be free from ads for products that harm our health, including gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods.
But right now, they’re almost impossible to escape.
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March 4, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Scrolling your feed. Watching sport. Waiting for the train.
These spaces should be free from ads for products that harm our health, including gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods.
But right now, they’re almost impossible to escape.
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These spaces should be free from ads for products that harm our health, including gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods.
But right now, they’re almost impossible to escape.
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