Heart of Australia Expands Fleet with New Mobile Health Trucks

Heart of Australia, based in Chelmer, has announced ambitious expansion plans. The healthcare company is set to add five new trucks to its fleet, dramatically increasing its capacity to deliver vital health services to underserved communities.


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At the heart of this expansion are the world’s first battery-powered mobile CT scanners. These state-of-the-art devices will be integrated into the new trucks, allowing Heart of Australia to bring advanced diagnostic capabilities directly to remote areas. This innovation promises to revolutionise healthcare delivery in rural settings, particularly in the realm of lung cancer screening.

The HEART 5 Model

Photo credit: heartofaustralia.com.au

The new trucks will be modelled after the organisation’s existing HEART 5, which has been successfully providing respiratory health checks and radiology services throughout Queensland since 2022. HEART 5 is equipped with:

  • A battery-powered mobile CT scanner
  • X-ray machine
  • Specialised testing equipment for comprehensive lung health screening

This model has proven its effectiveness in delivering mobile radiology services and conducting lung health screenings, regardless of location.

The expansion is made possible by a substantial $45 million federal investment, complemented by additional corporate funding. This financial backing underscores the importance of the project and its potential impact on national health outcomes.

Dr Rolf Gomes (Photo credit: heartofaustralia.com.au)

Dr Rolf Gomes, founder and cardiologist of Heart of Australia, announced the expansion at the organisation’s 10th anniversary gala dinner last week. While the routes for the new trucks are yet to be determined, the first of the new fleet, HEART 7, is expected to be operational by August 2025.

This expansion not only increases the organisation’s capacity to provide lung cancer screening but also opens the door to implementing other specialist services nationwide.


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As Heart of Australia embarks on this new chapter, its mobile health clinics stand poised to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of Australians living in rural, remote, and First Nations communities. By bringing advanced medical technology and expertise directly to those who need it most, Heart of Australia is setting a new standard in mobile healthcare delivery.

Published 29-August-2024