9th Annual Dust and Respiratory Health Forum
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About the Forum
Dust lung diseases remain a significant risk for workers in mining and other dust-generating industries. Although there has been substantial progress in exposure monitoring, health surveillance, regulation, research and control technologies, important knowledge gaps remain.
The Forum provides a dedicated space to share current research, practical case studies, regulatory updates, industry experience and emerging approaches to protecting workers from harmful dust and airborne contaminants.
The 2026 Forum will focus on practical knowledge exchange, emerging research, and opportunities to improve prevention and health outcomes across sectors.
Please note: to help cover the increased costs and improved experience of a city centre venue, a registration fee will apply.
What's new in 2026?
For the first time, the Forum will include an open call for abstracts and a dedicated poster session.
Abstract submissions are invited for:
- Standard oral presentations
- Short oral presentations
- Posters
- Selected poster flash presentations
We welcome submissions from researchers, industry, regulators, occupational hygienists, health professionals, students and others working across dust, airborne contaminants and respiratory health.
Submit your abstract here by Monday 14 September 2026
Who should attend?
- Mining, quarrying, tunnelling, construction, engineered stone and other dust-generating industries
- Occupational hygiene and exposure monitoring
- Health surveillance and clinical care
- Respiratory disease research
- Regulation, policy and compliance
- Worker health and safety
- Dust control technology and innovation
- Insurance, return to work and rehabilitation
- Education, training and professional development
Forum goals
- Share current research and practical developments in dust and respiratory health
- Strengthen collaboration across research, industry, regulation and health
- Support improved prevention, monitoring and control of occupational dust exposures
- Improve understanding of mine dust lung diseases and other occupational dust-related respiratory diseases
- Promote discussion of emerging risks, technologies and policy developments
- Build connections across sectors and disciplines
Contact Us
Forum committee
The Dust and Respiratory Health Forum is organised by the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre, part of UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute.
The 2026 Forum committee supports program development, abstract review, sponsorship, poster coordination, speaker liaison and event delivery.
Name | Role |
Committee Chair | |
Sponsorship Chair | |
Poster Session Lead | |
| Dr Hyoungmook (Joseph) Pak | Speaker Liaison |
Committee Member | |
Committee Member | |
Professional Staff Support |
2026 Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for their support and commitment of this important event.
Platinum sponsor
Gold sponsor
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Silver sponsors
Morning tea sponsor
About Annual Dust and Respiratory Health Forum
Now in its ninth year, the Forum brings together researchers, industry, regulators, occupational hygienists, health professionals, workers' representatives, technology providers and other stakeholders working to improve the prevention, detection and management of occupational dust diseases.
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Venue
Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane