Free lung screening in Tweed

Free lung screening service arrives in Northern Rivers as silica safety push continues - The Indian Sun

Workers across the Northern Rivers are being encouraged to book free lung health checks as the icare Lung Bus visits the region for the first time in 2026. The mobile screening clinic is operating in Tweed Heads until 5 June, offering screenings aimed at detecting dust related illnesses linked to workplace exposure. Appointments are available at the HACC Centre on the corner of Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive. The visit comes as the NSW Gove…

Free lung screening in Tweed

photo supplied A mobile lung screening clinic is in Tweed Heads until 5 June with several spots available for free screenings. SafeWork NSW say, ‘Local business owners are also encouraged to register for the SafeWork Silica Worker Register and take proactive measures to screen workers exposed to hazardous dust in their workplaces’ ‘The Lung Bus and the Silica Workers Register represent important steps in promoting regular screening and early det…