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Heart 5 will be visiting Rockhampton on the 17-18 September 2026.
The upcoming trip to Rockhampton will provide free lung checks to retired or former Queensland coal, mineral mine and quarry workers.
Retired and former workers can qualify for a free lung health check if all of the following apply: • You were a coal mine, mineral mine or quarry worker for at least 3 years in total over your lifetime, with at least 6 months of this work experience in Queensland. • You have now permanently stopped being a coal mine, mineral mine or quarry worker. • It has been at least 5 years since your most recent assessment. (Note: Your most recent assessment can be less than 5 years ago if a doctor has recommended a sooner assessment, as shown in your last health assessment record or a medical certificate.)
A free lung health check includes: • Respiratory examination • Spirometry • Chest X-ray • Follow-up investigations (if required)
Call the Mine Dust Health Support Services on 1300 445 715 for more information.
Eligibility criteria applies