Aged care residents
Imaging delivered into residential aged care so residents stay settled, dementia-friendly routines aren't broken, and avoidable transfers don't happen.
Mobile X-Ray Brisbane. At Home, in Aged Care, on Demand.
Portable X-ray for aged care residents, in-home patients, and people who cannot easily travel to a clinic or hospital.
✓ We come to you · ✓ Aged care ready · ✓ Fewer stressful transfers · ✓ Reports sent to referrers
Mobile X-ray solves the transfer problem.
For patients who can't easily travel, a clinic or hospital trip is more than an inconvenience. It's a transfer, a wait, an ambulance bill, and often a setback in care. Mobile X-ray brings the imaging to them, in calm, familiar surroundings.
In-home patients
Diagnostic X-ray in the patient's own home for people receiving home care, palliative care, or post-discharge support.
Mobility-limited patients
Bedside imaging for patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or with transfer limits. We plan around mobility aids and hoist needs.
GPs & care teams
A practical referral pathway for GPs, specialists, aged care RNs, and care coordinators who want imaging answers without sending the patient anywhere.
Common reasons for a mobile X-ray.
Mobile X-ray helps when imaging is clinically needed but the patient is stable enough to be assessed in their current environment. Our team confirms suitability when the referral is reviewed.
Respiratory
Chest X-rays
Bedside imaging for cough, suspected chest infection, shortness of breath, pneumonia checks, and clinical deterioration in aged care or home settings.
Falls & Mobility
Falls, hip & pelvis
Fast, low-disruption imaging for fall assessments, hip pain, mobility decline, and post-transfer review, without sending the resident to ED.
Extremity
Upper & lower limb
Shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle, and foot imaging for suspected fractures, pain, and post-fall review.
Abdominal
Abdominal X-rays
On-site imaging for abdominal pain, bowel obstruction concerns, and GP-requested diagnostic follow-up.
Back & Spine
Spine X-rays
Mobile spine imaging for back pain, injury review, and aged care diagnostic support where positioning is safe at the bedside.
General Imaging
Renal tract X-rays
Mobile radiography support for renal tract investigations and related diagnostic follow-up requested by the referrer.
How mobile X-ray works.
A practical referral-to-report process, with access needs and aged care logistics handled before the appointment.
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Send us the referral.
GPs, specialists, nurse practitioners, and aged care RNs can refer. Aged care facilities can set up a standing referral pathway with our team.
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Tell us about access needs.
Mobility, transfers, dementia, pain, wheelchair use, bed access, hoist needs, or support workers. Let us know up front so we can plan the visit.
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A radiographer attends.
A qualified mobile radiographer arrives with portable X-ray equipment and sets up in the most suitable space at the bedside, in the lounge, or in the aged care suite.
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Report sent to the referrer.
Images are reviewed and reported, then results are sent to the referring GP, specialist, or care team, typically within 24–48 hours, faster for urgent findings.
Why providers choose Modia Health.
Our local team is built for aged care, urgent community imaging, and patients who need diagnostic support without a stressful hospital transfer.
Urgent Care
Responsive booking
Same-day and 24-hour turnaround for urgent referrals: post-fall reviews, deterioration checks, and time-sensitive diagnostic decisions.
Aged Care
Aged care workflow
A workflow designed for residential aged care, with minimal disruption to residents, dementia-friendly approach, and standing referral pathways.
Comfort
Fewer stressful transfers
Keep residents and patients comfortable. Reduce avoidable ambulance transfers, ED waiting rooms, and hospital exposure.
At Home
In-home capability
Portable equipment built for the bedside. Diagnostic imaging in familiar surroundings for patients who cannot easily travel.
Accessibility
NDIS & disability support
Accessible imaging for people with disability, complex mobility needs, sensory sensitivities, and respectful positioning. See our NDIS X-ray page.
Reporting
Clear reporting
Reports delivered to GPs, specialists, and care teams within 24–48 hours. Urgent findings flagged directly so decisions can happen fast.
Trusted by Leading Healthcare Providers
We proudly serve the region's most respected aged care facilities and healthcare networks
For GPs & Care Teams
Modia's dedicated Account Managers manage a customised service delivery to Brisbane health districts, hospitals, general practices, and residential aged care facilities across the region.
Account Managers work closely with Modia's experienced local Brisbane Smart Team, to offer clients a more streamlined Referral Process and Rapid Response Times throughout Brisbane Metro.
Our Brisbane mobile X-ray coverage.
Serving patients across Greater Brisbane and surrounding regions with professional mobile X-ray services:
Brisbane CBD & Inner City
Central Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, South Bank
North Brisbane
Chermside, Aspley, Sandgate
South Brisbane
Logan, Eight Mile Plains, Springwood, Beenleigh
West Brisbane
Toowong, Darra, Kenmore, Indooroopilly, Ipswich
East Brisbane
Capalaba, Cleveland, Wynnum, Redland Bay
Clear billing before we visit.
For eligible patients with a valid Medicare card, the X-ray examination itself is bulk-billed. DVA billing is available where applicable, and we can also arrange billing through Public Trustee or CAREPACT when relevant.
Because this is a mobile service, a separate call-out fee applies for on-site visits. Current call-out fees are listed on our booking and pricing pages. Aged care facility invoicing is also available when required.
For NDIS participants, billing can work differently, so please refer to our NDIS mobile X-ray page or contact us before booking.
If you are unsure what applies for a particular patient, contact us at [email protected] or call 1300 600 039. We will confirm the billing pathway before the appointment is booked.
Meet your local Brisbane radiographer.
Experienced in portable imaging, patient-centred care, and appointments where comfort, communication, and safe positioning matter.
Chief Radiographer · Queensland
David
David is a highly skilled radiographer with over 15 years experience delivering quality imaging and excellent patient care across Brisbane. He holds a Bachelor's Degree with Distinction from QUT and is one of the foundation radiographers at Brisbane Private Imaging. His scope of practice encompasses all aspects of general X-ray and radiation safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Search for anything about our mobile healthcare services to find the answers you need.
For Referring Health Practitioners
Q: How do I refer a patient for mobile X-ray in Brisbane?
A: We accept referrals from GPs, specialists, nurse practitioners, and other eligible referrers. Submit via our online referral form, fax to (07) 2140 6038, or email [email protected]. Aged care facility staff and care coordinators are welcome to contact us to set up a standing referral pathway for residents.
Q: How quickly can my aged care or in-home patient be X-rayed?
A: Urgent X-rays are aimed for a 24-hour turnaround. Non-urgent X-rays are typically booked within 4 business days. Reports are delivered to the referrer within 24–48 hours, with urgent findings flagged directly to the referring clinician so care decisions can happen quickly.
Q: Which Brisbane suburbs do you cover for mobile X-ray?
A: We service Greater Brisbane and surrounding regions including the CBD, North, South, East, and West Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, and selected areas of Moreton Bay, typically within a 50 km radius of the Brisbane CBD. If you have a patient outside our standard service area, contact us at [email protected] or 1300 600 039 and we'll confirm availability.
Q: When is mobile X-ray a better option than sending a patient to hospital?
A: Mobile X-ray suits clinically appropriate, non-emergency imaging where transport is risky, distressing, or unnecessary. For example, post-fall reviews, chest infection monitoring, suspected fracture checks in stable patients, and aged care residents where transfer would cause distress or destabilisation. For severe symptoms, major trauma, suspected stroke, chest pain, or sudden deterioration, ambulance and ED remain the right pathway.
For Patients
Q: What happens during a mobile X-ray appointment at home or in aged care?
A: A qualified mobile radiographer attends with portable X-ray equipment, sets up in the most suitable space (bedroom, lounge room, or aged care suite), positions the patient comfortably, and takes the images. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes. The process is quick, painless, and follows standard radiation-safety procedures.
Q: Is mobile X-ray bulk-billed by Medicare?
A: Most Medicare-eligible X-ray examinations can be bulk-billed when referral and Medicare requirements are met. A mobile travel or call-out fee may apply depending on the location and time. Contact us at 1300 600 039 or [email protected] for a clear quote before booking.
Q: Can you X-ray someone in a wheelchair, hospital bed, or with limited mobility?
A: Yes. Mobile X-ray is designed for patients with mobility limits, transfer challenges, wheelchair use, hoist requirements, or bedside imaging needs. Our radiographers are experienced with respectful positioning around pain, frailty, and complex access. Let us know any specific needs at the time of booking so we can plan the visit properly.
Q: Can a family member, carer, or support worker stay during the X-ray?
A: Yes, where appropriate. Family members, carers, and support workers are welcome to stay involved during the appointment. The radiographer will explain where to stand or step out briefly during the actual exposure, in line with standard radiation-safety procedures.
Need an X-ray without the clinic trip?
Send us the referral or contact our team to talk through access needs, clinical suitability, billing, and appointment timing.
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