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🎉🌈 FREE Family Fun Day! 🌈🎉 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤 Bring the little ones along for a morning of fun, laughter, culture and connection at our FREE National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 2026 Family Fun Day! 📅 Tuesday 4 August 2026 🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm 📍 Ipswich Knights Football Club 254 Brisbane Road, Bundamba This event is run by Ipswich Children and Family Centre for families with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 0–8 years, and this exc

Free Kindy Open Day Amaroo Early Learning and Development Centre Join us for our Free Kindy Open Day and discover a nurturing, high-quality early learning environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. At Amaroo, our programs are thoughtfully delivered in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), ensuring every child receives a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We are deeply committed to prov

National Diabetes Week Let’s yarn, learn, and look after mob during Diabetes Week July 12 – July 18, 2026. Diabetes is something many of our mob know all too well… aunties, uncles, mums, dads, cousins, and our Elders. It touches our whole community, but together we can walk strong, support each other, and stay on top of our health. This Diabetes Week, Kambu Health are standing strong for early checks, better understanding, and healthy living the Kambu Health way. Our People.

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Dania Ahwang as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer who will commence 27 July 2026. Board Chair Mr. Allan Fisher confirmed Dania was selected following a rigorous recruitment process and brings extensive executive leadership experience within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector. "Dania, a proud Torres St

Aboriginal Flag Day Today, Thursday 9 July 2026, Kambu Health proudly flies the Aboriginal Flag, a powerful symbol of strength, survival, and connection to Country, Culture, and Community. The black represents our people, the yellow represents the sun, and the red represents the earth and our spiritual connection to Country. More than a flag, it represents identity, pride, and truth. Today we stand strong together in honour of our Elders, and the generations who continue to k

NAIDOC Week 2026, Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July 2026 NAIDOC Week 2026 is a a milestone marking 50 Years of Deadly. Please read below for the official description of this year’s theme “50 Years of Deadly.” For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are. Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milesto

NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony in Gatton National NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate and acknowledge the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Join us as we commemorate 50 Years of Deadly with an official ceremony raising the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Australian flags. We will begin the morning at Lake Apex Park in Gatton at 10:30am where our Family Wellbeing Service team will be providing entertai

Hepatitis Awareness- Protect Your Liver! Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can be caused by viruses, alcohol, medications, or other health conditions. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are the most common forms of viral hepatitis in Australia and can lead to serious liver disease if left untreated. The good news is that early detection, treatment, and vaccination can help prevent long-term health complications. Get tested if you've never been screened for Hepatitis

Look after your eyes this JulEYE! Your eyes help you stay connected to family, community, culture, and Country. Taking care of your eye health is an important part of looking after your overall wellbeing. Many eye conditions, including diabetes-related eye disease, glaucoma and cataracts, can develop without any warning signs. Regular eye checks can help detect problems early and protect your vision for the future. Kambu Health partners with Specsavers Riverlink to offe

Come kick it with us these school holidays! Come through for Footy & Feed — no sign ups, no fuss, just bring yourself and your deadly crew! What's happening: Play some sick games with the mob Grab a snag (yep, it's FREE!) Yarn with the Kambu Health Family Wellbeing Team Date: Thursday 2 July 2026 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Fairways Park, Kensington Grove Tag your cousin, your bestie, your whole crew — everyone's welcome! Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Come kick it with us TODAY! Come through for Footy & Feed — no sign ups, no fuss, just bring yourself and your deadly crew! What's happening: Play some sick games with the mob Grab a snag (yep, it's FREE!) Yarn with the Kambu Health Family Wellbeing Team Date: Monday 29 June 2026 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Narda Lagoon, Laidley Tag your cousin, your bestie, your whole crew — everyone's welcome! Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Join us in celebrating 50 years of Kambu Health! Friday 3 July 2026 is the 50 year anniversary of Kambu Health. In celebration, each of our sites will be holding a special event that has been carefully chosen for each area. Join our Social Health team for a gentle walk followed by a BBQ breakfast with all the classics! It's a relaxed morning to connect with your community, share stories, and talk about what wellbeing means to you. Our Ipswich Children and Family Centre is p

Sky Country Indigenous Trail Walk with Ipswich Children and Family Centre Come join Ipswich Children and Family Centre for a special Indigenous Trail Walk where we look up, listen and learn from the stars, the moon, the wind and Country. We will be reading Sky Country, written by Aunty Patsy Cameron and illustrated by Lisa Kennedy. Sky Country shows us stories that guide, protect and connect us. We will also have several activities for children to explore: Wind and ribbon

Men’s Health Week! Men’s Health Week this year is from Monday 15 June to Sunday 21 June 2026. The theme for this year is “101 Reasons to See Your GP.” Research shows that 2 in 3 Australian men wait too long to see a doctor when something feels wrong. There are many reasons for this, but booking an appointment doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can book an appointment with your GP for everyday symptoms like fatigue, ongoing pain, and subtle mental health changes. To find

Today, Monday 15 June 2026, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The idea that someone we love could be experiencing abuse at the hands of a person they trust is something most of us don't like to think about. But elder abuse is more common than many people realise, and the more we talk about it openly, the better chance we have of keeping our older community members safe. So what exactly is elder abuse? It's any act, or failure to act, within a relationship where trust is exp

Kambu Health 50 Year Anniversary Celebration in Laidley Join us for a day of food, fun, and community as we mark 50 years Kambu Health. Whether you want to shoot a hoop, paint a picture, or just kick back with a book, there's something for everyone. The first 50 people through the door will score a workbook with the chance to win a Kambu Health merch pack! Kick things off at the Laidley Clinic for a BBQ, then make your way down the road to Family Wellbeing Service for more

Your health matters, and so do you! Come join us for an awesome day dedicated to men's health, connection, and community! Here's what we have in store: Free Barber Cut – Get a fresh cut on the house! Free BBQ – Come grab a feed and enjoy great food! Yarning Circle – Men Only – All men are invited to come together to yarn, share stories, experiences, and knowledge in a safe and supportive space. Health Quiz – Think you know your health? Put it to the test! A health quiz wil

Your health matters, and so do you! Come join us for an awesome day dedicated to men's health, connection, and community! Here's what we have in store: Free Barber Cut – Get a fresh cut on the house! Free BBQ – Come grab a feed and enjoy great food! Yarning Circle – Men Only – All men are invited to come together to yarn, share stories, experiences, and knowledge in a safe and supportive space. Health Quiz – Think you know your health? Put it to the test! A health quiz wil

Happy Pride Month! Rainbow Mob have always been, and will always be, a celebrated part of Aboriginal communities. This Pride Month, we want to shout out loud that you are seen, you are valued, and you belong. Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and their history, recognise diversity in sexuality and identity, and amplify their voices. When we embrace and celebrate Rainbow Mob diversity, we strengthen our whole community and we make sure everyone gets access to

Mabo Day, today 3 June 2026 Today we honour the incredible legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man from Mer Island whose courage and determination changed the course of Australian history. For generations, the legal fiction of terra nullius, the claim that this land belonged to no one, was used to justify the dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This ignored First Nations languages, laws, customs, and their deep, unbreakable connec

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month! Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,372 people a year), but it's one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. While the risk increases with age, bowel cancer affects people of all ages. No one is too young for bowel cancer. Remember the signs of bowel cancer to look out for: Blood in your poo Obvious change in your bowel habit Weight loss you can’t explain Extreme tiredeness for no reason Lump or

Today is World No Tobacco Day Vaping has gotten real popular in Australia, especially with our young ones aged 14 to 24. But with vaping causing all sorts of things from coughing and wheezing to nicotine addiction, it’s time to say ‘Vaping? It’s gammon.’ Vapes aren’t just bad for us and our youth, they’re bad for our land, water and wildlife as well. Because when we chuck them away, they can poison the environment. So let’s help everyone chuck in the habit altogether! Some of

It’s Men’s Health Week in June - a great reminder to focus on the health and wellbeing of our men! At Kambu Health we want to support men and young fellas to participate, yarn, and check in on yourselves and each other. Dates and details coming soon — stay tuned!

Torres Strait Island Flag Day Today, 29 May, we celebrate Torres Strait Islander Flag Day during National Reconciliation Week. Designed by the late Bernard Namok Senior, the Torres Strait Islander Flag was officially presented in 1992 and remains a powerful symbol of identity, unity, and connection to land and sea. Green – Land Blue – Waters Black – People White – Peace At its centre, the Dhari (headdress) honours culture and the five-pointed star represents the island gro

FREE Community Event – Generation Well Health Promotion in Gatton! Join us at Lake Apex Park in Gatton on Monday 29 June 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm for a day of fun, connection, and wellbeing. What’s happening: FREE BBQ & sausage sizzle FREE health checks Footy & games Art & cultural activities Yarning circle This Generation Well Health Promotion day is all about supporting the mental health, resilience, and future aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth thro

FREE Community Event – Generation Well Health Promotion in Laidley! Join us at Ferrari Park, Laidley on 15 June 2026 from 10:00am–2:00pm for a day of fun, connection, and wellbeing. What’s happening: FREE BBQ & sausage sizzle FREE health checks Footy & games Art & cultural activities Yarning circle This Generation Well Health Promotion day is all about supporting the mental health, resilience, and future aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth through

National Reconciliation Week This week we pause to reflect, learn, and recommit to reconciliation. Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. It is not a destination, but an ongoing journey. Generations have fought hard for meaningful change, and that work is far from over. Reconciliation is built on 5 fundamental ideas: Positive relationships built o

Every year on 26 May, we pause to acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day to remember the Stolen Generations, honour Survivors, and reflect on how we can all play a part in healing. Before the Australian Governments National Apology, the Sorry Books Campaign was launched on Australia Day, January 26, 1998. The Sorry Books Campaign involved about 1,000 Sorry Books being circulated around Australia by Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTAR) and other organisations

National Sorry Day Community BBQ at Family Wellbeing Service Come join our Family Wellbeing Service team for a Community BBQ commemorating National Sorry Day. As we remember The Stolen Generations and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were removed from their families, we invite you to join us in yarning and building community. Date: Monday 25 May 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: 155 Patrick Street, Laidley Please call (07) 5465 3353 if you w

2026 Business Excellence Awards Nominee! Kambu Health is proud to announce that we have been nominated for the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2026 in 2 areas: TAE Aerospace – Community Involvement Award West Moreton Health – Health & Care Business Award This year's theme of “Authenticity and Confidence” is a theme that resonates with our goal of showing up for community with honesty, purpose, and unwavering commitment to community-controlled healthcar

Today, Sunday 17 May 2026, we observe International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. It is a day to stand together, speak up, and celebrate every member of our LGBTQIA+ community. The reality is sobering: 2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ young people experience abuse because of who they are. 35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians faced verbal abuse in the last 12 months alone

International Day of Families Today we celebrate families in all their forms and reflect on what it takes to help them truly thrive. Family is everything, whether it is the family we are born into or the family we choose. It's where we learn our culture, our stories, and where we feel safe and strong. This year's theme is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing," and it is a powerful reminder that not all families are starting from the same place. Widening inequalities i

FREE Community BBQ & Flu Vaccination Day- You're invited! The flu is more than just a bad cold, and it spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, and contaminated surfaces, and can even lead to pneumonia. The best ways to prevent the flu are: Get the flu vaccine each year Wash your hands Stay home if you’re sick Queensland residents aged 6 months and over can get their flu shot for FREE between March and September 2026. Bring the whole family, enjoy a free feed, and help kee

FREE Community BBQ & Flu Vaccination Day- You're invited! The flu is more than just a bad cold, and it spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, and contaminated surfaces, and can even lead to pneumonia. The best ways to prevent the flu are: Get the flu vaccine each year Wash your hands Stay home if you’re sick Queensland residents aged 6 months and over can get their flu shot for FREE between March and September 2026. Bring the whole family, enjoy a free feed, and help kee

This National Reconciliation Week, we pause to reflect, learn, and recommit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians for the benefit of all. Built on the foundations of trust, respect, equity, historical acceptance, and unity, reconciliation is not a destination, but a path we walk together. Generations have fought hard for meaningful change, and that work continues. Join us for a morning tea

Happy International Nurses Day 2026! Today we celebrate the extraordinary women and men who show up every single day to save lives, ease suffering, and care for us all. Nurses don't just save lives-- they hold people together during some of the hardest moments they'll ever face. This year's theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” It's a reminder that nursing is one of the most powerful forces in healthcare. When nurses are supported, resourced, and

Families Week is back from 11-17 May 2026 As Australia’s biggest celebration of families, it’s a chance to recognise the vital role families play in our lives and our community. This year’s theme, Every Family, Everywhere, is about celebrating families in all their forms, cultures, structures and experiences, and embracing activities that bring us together. Throughout the week, there are events and activities happening across the country. Find out more or see what’s happeni

Happy International Day of the Midwife! Today we celebrate the incredible midwives around the world who show up every single day, in hospitals, communities, and even in the most difficult, fragile settings, to bring life into the world with skill, dignity, and heart. But today is also a call to action. Right now, the world is one million midwives short. That's one million gaps in care for women and babies who deserve better. Too many mothers are still dying from preventable

May is Domestic & Family Violence Prevention Month Our community is built on care, respect, and love, but sometimes things get hard. DFV doesn't always look the way we expect it to. It can be emotional, financial, or verbal, and it can happen to any one of us. If someone in your life is making you feel scared, controlled, or unsafe that's not okay, and you deserve better. Violence is never our way. It's on all of us to stand up, speak up, and break the cycle. If someone you

May is Lung Health Awareness Month, and we recognise that lung health is strongest when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities lead their own initiatives, and we're proud to support that work. Lung cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, making early detection more important than ever. If you've had a cough hanging around, or you're feeling breathless, tired or sore, don't wait. Getting

Come celebrate NAIDOC LOCKYER VALLEY Week with us! NAIDOC Week 2026 is extra special this year. The theme is 50 Years of Deadly, marking five decades of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities. For fifty years, NAIDOC themes have captured stories of survival, resistance, pride and culture, carried forward by generations of organisers, artists, activists and community members who refused to be silenced. This year, we celebrate that l

Kambu Health Public Holiday Closure Please note that the following Kambu Health locations will be closed Friday 15 May 2026: Ipswich Clinic Ipswich Children and Family Centre Amaroo Kindergarten Wharf St We will reopen and resume regular services on Saturday 16 May 2026 at our Ipswich Clinic. Please note that Laidley Clinic and Family Wellbeing Service in Laidley will remain open on Friday 15 May 2026. All other Kambu Health services will reopen and resume regular services on

Kambu Health Public Holiday Closure Please note that Kambu Health will be closed Monday 4 May 2026. We will reopen and resume regular services Tuesday 5 May 2026. For medical emergencies, always call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

FREE Community Event – Generation Well Health Promotion in Gatton! Join us at Lake Apex Park in Gatton on Friday 8 May 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm for a day of fun, connection, and wellbeing. What’s happening: FREE BBQ & sausage sizzle FREE health checks Footy & games Art & cultural activities Yarning circle This Generation Well Health Promotion day is all about supporting the mental health, resilience, and future aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander you

Kambu Health Public Holiday Closure Please note that Kambu Health will be closed Saturday 25 April 2026. We will reopen and resume regular services Monday 27 April 2026. For medical emergencies, always call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Celebrating 50 Years. Honouring Our Journey. Shaping Our Future. The Kambu Health Annual Gala Ball 2026 is more than an event — it's a milestone moment, and we want YOU there to celebrate with us! This special evening will honour 50 years of community-controlled healthcare, celebrating the strength, resilience, and vision of our Elders, leaders, staff, partners, and community who have shaped Kambu Health into what it is today. Here's what's in store

Ngamu (Healing) Retreat – Gold Coast As part of Kambu Health’s Generation Well program, the Ngamu (Healing) Retreat offers a safe, supportive space for young people to connect, heal and grow on Country. This mental health retreat is designed specifically for young people aged 10–17, supporting social and emotional wellbeing through culture, community and care. This retreat will include discussion around suicide, self-harm, grief and loss, healing from hurt, and emotional wel

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) wishes to advise members that Ms. Simone Jackson has resigned from the Chief Executive Officer position. The Board of Directors will utilise this time to undertake a comprehensive recruitment process to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into the future. The Board is also commencing the nomination process to fill two (2) vacant Board pos

Come kick it with us these school holidays! Come through for Footy & Feed — no sign ups, no fuss, just bring yourself and your deadly crew! What's happening: Play some sick games with the mob Grab a snag (yep, it's FREE!) Yarn with the Kambu Health Family Wellbeing Team Date: Friday 10 April 2026 Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Location: Narda Lagoon, Laidley RSVP to Nic: 0429291798 or Anthony: 0418787316 by 7 April Tag your cousin, your bestie, your whole crew — everyone's welcome!

Under Eights Week at Gatton State School Kambu Health is proud to sponsor the Under Eights Week event at Gatton State School on Friday 22 May 2026. This milestone year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on seven decades of learning, laughter, creativity, and play. We are excited to look at ways PLAY has evolved and can’t wait to celebrate with our children, families, educators, and the wider community. Date: Friday 22 May 2026 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Top oval at Ga