Free lung health check for retired or former Qld coal mine workers

Heart 5 will be visiting Rockhampton on the 05-07 September.

The upcoming trip to Rockhampon will provide free lung health 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.

When

Location

corner Exhibition Road & New Exhibition Road, Rockhampton Queensland 4700, View Map

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