NEWS & EVENTS

Come along, connect and yarn with us this Movember! Kambu Health Ipswich Clinic invites all men in the community to join us for a relaxed and welcoming day focused on men’s health, wellbeing and connection. Date: Thursday 19 November, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Kambu Health Ipswich Clinic 27 Roderick Street, Ipswich QLD 4305 What’s happening on the day? Free barber services BBQ lunch Ping pong Board games, including chess, Connect 4 and more Informal yarning circle

Ngamu (Healing) Retreat for Youth Kambu Health invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 10–17 years to join us for the Ngamu (Healing) Retreat! A SAFE SPACE TO HEAL AND CONNECT If you’ve been having a hard time with your social and emotional wellbeing, this retreat is an opportunity to take a step back, feel supported and connect with other young people who may have experienced trauma, hardship or challenges of their own. WHAT TO EXPECT Connect with

Family Learning & Connection Join us at Ipswich Children and Family Centre for our Family Learning and Connection sessions. Family Learning and Connection is a program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and families to come together in a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive environment. The program provides opportunities to strengthen cultural identity and pride, build positive family relationships, explore healing and resilience, develop practical parenti

Pop-Up Playgroup at Queens Park Come along for a morning of fun, connection and discovery! Ipswich Children and Family Centre is joining with the First 5 Forever team for Storytime at the Park. The morning will be full of stories, songs and fun early learning experiences at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre. Morning tea is included! Date: Friday 6 November, 2026 Time: 9:30am-11:00am Location: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre This event is for families

Ipswich Clinic Closed Wednesday 4 November Ipswich Clinic will be closed on Wednesday 4 November 2026 for a staff training and development day. Staff training days allow us to strengthen our service delivery and positive outcomes for our people and community. Those clients affected by this closure will be contacted to reschedule their appointment. In an emergency, please call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Laidley Clinic Closed Tuesday 3 November Laidley Clinic will be closed on Tuesday 3 November 2026 for a staff training and development day. Staff training days allow us to strengthen our service delivery and positive outcomes for our people and community. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Today, Kambu Health CEO Dania Ahwang and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nicci Roux hosted a special Breast Cancer Awareness Morning Tea, bringing together our Elders and our community for some important yarns about breast health, early detection and looking after ourselves and one another. 🩷 A big thank you to our wonderful Elders for joining us, sharing stories and being part of these important conversations. When our mob comes together to yarn, listen and share knowledge, we st

Pack Your Bags, Sis! Women’s Retreat Join us for a deadly Women’s Retreat at Maroochy Waterfront, from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026. This is your chance to slow down, fill your cup and enjoy some well-deserved time for you, while connecting with other women in a culturally safe and supportive space. Across the weekend, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to: Connect through culture, storytelling and yarning Get creative with art, jewellery, cultural and hands-on a

Kambu Health offers a safe, welcoming space for mob to yarn, connect, and support each other around wellbeing, including alcohol and other drug use, without judgment. Whether you’re looking to make changes, learn more, or support someone, this group is here for you. Sessions are relaxed, culturally grounded, and focused on lived experience and community connection. What to expect: Connection with community Open, stigma-free conversations Practical info for safer choices Tools

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Day Together We Thrive: Connection, Belonging & Community Come along and join us for Social and Emotional Wellbeing Day, a day for Mob to come together, connect and enjoy some time out in community. Event Details: Friday 23 October 2026 10:00am – 2:00pm Narda Lagoon, 105 Drayton St, Laidley What’s On: BBQ and a feed Fun games and activities Yarning and connecting with Mob A chance to come together and enjoy community This year’s theme, T

World Mental Health Day Today, Saturday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. The theme for 2026 is “Together We Thrive.” It recognises that while life can often feel overwhelming, connection remains one of the most powerful ways to support our mental health and wellbeing. Right now, life feels like a lot. Global conflict and uncertainty, rising costs and constant change are leaving many people feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. It’s feeling harder to find common grou

Let’s yarn about bowel cancer Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the risk increases as you get older. But the good news is that 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated if found early. The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program allows people to complete a free bowel cancer screening test every 2 years once you turn 45. These tests can be done at home, simplifying bowel cancer testing. Because

Queensland Mental Health Week- Saturday 3 October- Sunday 11 October 2026 Mental health isn’t shaped by individual experience alone, it’s built in the communities around us. The sporting clubs we belong to, the workplaces we show up to, the neighbourhoods we call home — they all shape how we feel. This year’s theme, Build Community, Build Wellbeing, is an invitation to move beyond awareness and into action. To celebrate the everyday moments of connection that help people feel

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE Staff Training Closure Monday 26 October 2026 Kambu Health are committed to providing our community with high-quality, culturally safe care and support. As part of our commitment to continually strengthening our services, our team will be coming together for important staff training and professional development on Monday 26 October 2026. The following Kambu Health services will be closed during the morning and will reopen from 1:30pm: 🔹 Ipswich Clinic 🔹

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer develops when some cells in the breast don’t work properly. These cells start to grow out of control and form a lump. This is called a tumour. Not all tumours are cancer, but they need to be tested in case they are. Here's the tricky part: some women have breast cancer and don't notice a single thing. That's exactly why catching it early matters so much. The sooner it's found, the easier it is to treat, and the better y

Kambu Health Ipswich Children and Family Centre (CFC) are proud to offer our Backpack Library Program! Designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 0–8 years, Our Backpack Library Program makes early literacy fun, interactive and easy to enjoy at home Families can enjoy reading, learning and playing together from the comfort of home, helping Jarjums build important early literacy skills. 🎒 What’s included? 📖 An age-appropriate book 🎨 A fun activity pac

World Heart Day Today, Tuesday 29 September 2026, is World Heart Day. The theme for 2026 is "Don't Miss A Beat” and aims to raise awareness on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Facts about CVD: High blood pressure often has no symptoms until a hear attack occurs 1 in 3 of us are killed by heart disease 50% of babies born with Coronary Heart Disease are not diagnosed at birth 1 in 5 people will die prematurely from heart disease CVD

New Hours Update Update regarding changes to Laidley Clinic operating hours commencing Monday, 12 October 2026. New Laidley Clinic Hours: Monday-8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday- 8:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday- 8:00am - 1:00pm Thursday- 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday- 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday- 8:00am - 4:00pm Sunday- Closed These changes are planned to commence from Monday, 12 October 2026. The new Laidley Clinic operating hours are intended to strengthen our service delivery, workforce capacity,

New Hours Update Update regarding changes to Ipswich Clinic operating hours commencing Monday, 12 October 2026. New Ipswich Clinic Hours: Monday-8:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday- 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday- 8:00am - 1:00pm Thursday- 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday- 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday- 8:00am - 4:00pm Sunday- Closed Walk-in sessions are available daily from 8:00am - 10:00am (no appointment needed). These changes are planned to commence from Monday, 12 October 2026. The new Ipswich Clinic o

The Board has recently completed a review of the membership list to help ensure our records are accurate, complete, and up to date. Members are encouraged to visit the ORIC website to view the current membership list. If your name is not listed and you would like to become a member, please complete the membership application form available here: https://www.kambuhealth.com.au/_files/ugd/64f18a_5290c51594354eb8bf91f67c1e9dfcfb.pdf To be considered at the next Board meeting, ap