In late 2025 the Heart Team delivered the first lung cancer screening clinics in the Kimberley. As the official provider for the Commonwealth Government for mobile lung cancer screening in rural and remote Australian communities, we are excited to be rolling out five, new CT clinics to support access to the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) in every state and the Northern Territory.
HEART 7, the new state-of-the-art CT health clinic for Western Australia, was officially launched at the 2025 Heart of Australia Gala on Saturday 15 November.
It was a historic occasion, not only marking a major milestone in delivery of mobile services for the NLCSP, but symbolising the start of our national expansion.
Executive Manager of Health and Wellbeing at the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia, Kim Gates, joined Heart of Australia Founder, Dr Rolf Gomes, to cut the ribbon for HEART 7, signifying a new dawn for our organisation as we officially cross Queensland borders and roll out our mobile clinics nationwide.
The new design for HEART 7, which displays an iconic Kimberley image of a Boab tree, features Indigenous detailing incorporated from an artwork produced by local Queensland artist, Laurie Anno, for Heart of Australia. The Boab imagery was chosen for its symbolism of strength, healing, and connection in Australia’s remote landscapes. With the Boab standing tall on the mobile clinic, it speaks to a powerful partnership between tradition and innovation, where the enduring spirit of the land meets compassionate care on wheels, ensuring no Australian is left behind.
HEART 7 has since started lung cancer screening across Western Australia – visiting the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Midwest regions, including Derby, Exmouth, Newman, and Meekatharra, to name a few. The full list can be found on our locations page here.
Heart of Australia Founder and 2026 Queensland Australian of the Year, Dr Rolf Gomes, celebrated at a local launch held in Newman on February 17, surrounded by government officials, local healthcare providers, staff and supporters.
“We are incredibly proud to see the first truck of our national expansion hit the road. To date, we’ve treated almost 20,000 patients, directly saved more than 900 lives, and spared regional Queenslanders over 53 million kilometres of travel for specialist care,” Dr Gomes said.
“This next phase means we can deliver health benefits across the nation – and WA is the perfect place to start. We couldn’t do this without the support of the Federal Government, and our generous corporate partners.”
Minister for Health and Ageing Hon Mark Butler said the National Lung Cancer Screening Program would be the latest addition to Australia’s world-leading cancer screening efforts.
“This program is saving lives. Just weeks ago, someone in Victoria went from screening to surgery in two weeks – their cancer caught early and treated fast,” Minister Butler said.
“These aren’t just trucks, they’re mobile clinics fitted with consulting rooms and battery-powered CT scanners, built to reach even the most remote parts of Australia.”
Lung Foundation Australia CEO, Mark Brooke, said Heart of Australia is helping close a critical health gap between metropolitan and remote communities.
“HEART 7 brings life-saving lung screening to regional Australians, and we’re proud to stand with Heart of Australia to rewrite the story of lung health for those left behind,” Mr Brooke said.
About the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
We’re proud to be involved in the delivery of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program which can help find lung cancer early, before symptoms start.
If you’re aged 50 to 70 and have a smoking history, you may be eligible for a free CT scan.
The scan itself is simple and safe for participants. It’s a low-dose CT scan of your chest that looks for early signs of lung cancer, even before you have symptoms.
When found early, over 65% of lung cancers can be successfully treated.
Through our new fleet of mobile CT clinics, we will be bringing access to lung cancer screening to over 50 new communities nationwide. So far communities in Western Australia and the Northern Territory have been announced. HEART 7 (North Western Australia) – November 2025
- HEART 8 (Northern Territory) – March 2026
- HEART 9 (Queensland) – July 2026
- HEART 10 (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania) – November 2026
- HEART 11 (South Australia and South Western Australia) – March 2027
If you think you might be eligible for a free lung cancer screening, ask your doctor or healthcare provider about the program today.
