NEWS & EVENTS

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