NEWS & EVENTS

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

Dementia Action Week, 21-27 September 2026 It’s time to talk about dementia. Almost .5 million Australians are living with dementia today and over 1.7 million people are involved in their care. But we don’t talk about it enough, it can feel too hard to raise. We worry about saying the wrong thing. And it’s often wrongly seen as just a part of getting older. But silence has a cost - delayed diagnoses and treatment, carers who feel isolated, and people who never learn that help

Kambu Health Public Holiday Closure Please note that Kambu Health will be closed Monday 5 October 2026. We will reopen and resume regular services Tuesday 6 October 2026. For medical emergencies, always call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health invites all members, patients, clients, parents/guardians of jarjums, and staff to come along for a deadly community celebration. To join the fun, you MUST have a current 715 Health Check completed at Kambu Health during 2026. Your 715 Health Check needs to be done before 18 December 2026. EVENT DETAILS Location: Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba Date: Saturday 19 December 2026 Gates open: 3:00pm

Amaroo Kindergarten Family Information Night Amaroo Kindy families are invited to join us for a special Family Information Night with Siobhan from Science Minded Child Development Centre. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about supporting your child's development, ask questions, and connect with other families. Date: Wednesday 23 September Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Kambu Health, 27 Roderick Street, Ipswich We look forward to seeing you there! To speak with o

R U OK? Day If someone you know – a family member, someone from your community, a friend, neighbour, team mate or workmate – is doing it tough, they won’t always tell you. Sometimes it’s up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life “are you OK?”. By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected, which can help them better manage life's ups and downs. It’s something we can all do by following a fe

Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Wednesday 9 September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) happens when bub is affected by grog before they are born. It lasts their whole life and might see them not grow up like others, not understand what you say at times or learn like other kids. It is a disability and is often invisible and needs tests to see if they have it so we can get support for y

Women’s Health Week 2026 This year’s theme, do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health. Too often, women are told “you can’t do that”, and over time those messages can become the limits we place on ourselves. Below are some areas we can take small steps in. To fuel- Food is fuel. But sometimes eating well can feel like one more thing on an already long list – too expensive, too time-consuming or just too hard to get right. So let’s get back to basics. To m

National Child Protection Week 2026 Real change starts with real conversations, and every conversation matters more when it includes everyone. Deadly Together is part of this year's National Child Protection Week campaign, recognising the strength, leadership and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in keeping children safe and thriving. From 6 to 12 September, National Child Protection Week will take place under the theme “Every conversation matters:

Kambu Health invites all Ordinary and Associate Members to our upcoming Members Town Hall Meeting: Saturday, 26 September 2026 9:00am – 10:30am 27 Roderick Street, Ipswich Jacaranda Room Agenda includes: Board Chair Update CEO Update Members Yarn Please note this is a members only meeting. RSVP by Friday 18 September 2026 via email: board@kambuhealth.com.au or PH: (07) 3810 3000 (option 5)

World Sexual Health Day 2026 Our bodies: where sexuality, health, rights and justice are lived. Every Body is the World Sexual Health Day 2026 theme, a declaration that Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure belong to every person, in every body, without exception. Our bodies and ourselves- Our bodies are ours to know, to explore and to enjoy fully. Pleasure, desire and agency are part of sexual health, at every age and in every body. Let us be at home in them. Our bodie