Find out where the icare Lung Bus mobile clinic will be stopping across New South Wales in 2025 to offer free screenings for those who have worked around dust.
Silicosis is a name familiar to most in the resources industry. The debilitating lung disease is caused by the inhalation respirable crystalline silica, commonly found in found in stone, concrete, sand, mortar and other staples of the resources industry.
Thanks to their microscopic size, silica particles are almost impossible to spot with the naked eye. Often, workers can inhale high concentrations without ever being aware.
When inhaled, these particles manifest as fibrotic scarring in the lungs. People with the lung disease report debilitating health issues such as shortness of breath, weakness, chest pains, and the need for supplemental oxygen and mobility aids. Silicosis can be fatal, and there is no known treatment to reverse the disease.
The icare Lung clinic provides specialised lung health assessments to current and retired workers who are at risk of developing a workplace dust disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis or silicosis.
On board the mobile clinic is an x-ray room, advanced lung function testing equipment and specialists in lung and respiratory health.
If you think you may been exposed to hazardous dust during employment in NSW, you can contact the Lung Bus team to book an appointment on the mobile clinic when it is setup at a public location.
In 2025, the Lung Bus will travel around the state, with appointments available in the following locations:
February
Coffs Harbour
Port Macquarie
Newcastle
March
Taree
Tuncurry
Tweed Heads
April
Gosford
Spears Point
May
Nowra
Port Kembla
June
Bathurst
July
Broken Hill
Dubbo
August
Wagga Wagga
September
Griffith
October
Newcastle
Tamworth
December
Newcastle
“Appointments are in high demand, so contact us early to book and avoid disappointment,” icare said.
“Appointment availability may vary but we’ll do our best to offer an appointment that suits you.”
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