Occupational Respiratory Clinic

What we do

We conduct one-day respiratory health assessments, where we aim to determine if lung disease is present and provide a management plan. Where appropriate we provide ongoing care and treatment to patients diagnosed with work-related respiratory conditions, including silicosis.

How to access this clinic

Referral from WorkSafe Victoria

Stonemasons may be eligible for a free initial assessment funded by WorkSafe Victoria. Please contact WorkSafe Victoria to determine if you are eligible.  More information is available from the WorkSafe Victoria website. WorkSafe Victoria will then refer you to our clinic, if appropriate.

Once we receive the referral from WorkSafe Victoria, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time to attend for tests and a clinic appointments. You may be required to attend a location convenient to you for a blood test and chest CT scan 1 - 2 weeks before the clinic appointment. On the day you attend the Alfred clinic, you will have a breathing test and an appointment with a specialist physician.

What to bring

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment

• Your referral letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

Clinic times

Clinic consultants

• Dr Ryan Hoy: Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine