NEWS & EVENTS

Indigenous Trail Walk- Land Country You’re invited to join us on a special trail walk where we explore land country through the eyes of Jarjums in celebration of Indigenous Literacy Day. Land Country shows us stories that guide, protect and connect us. We will explore: Animals and tracks Trees and Bushfoods Caring for Country We will also have special guest authors Aunty Rhonda and Jacki with us for a special reading of their story “Old Nana Quokka.” This special day will

FREE Community Event – Generation Well Health Promotion in Laidley! Join us at Ferrari Park, Laidley on Friday 25 September 2026 from 10:00am–2:00pm for a day of fun, connection, and wellbeing. What’s happening: FREE BBQ & sausage sizzle Footy & games Art & cultural activities Yarning circle Plus info on how to join the Community Children’s Christmas Carnival! This Generation Well Health Promotion day is all about supporting the mental health, resilience, and future aspiratio

SAVE THE DATE and join Kambu Health for a magical day of fun and festivities at the Kambu Health Community Children’s Carnival 2026! Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health invites members, elders, patients, clients, and/or parents/carers of children & staff. You must have a current 715 Health Check completed at Kambu Health during 2026 to attend. Your 715 Health Check needs to be completed before 18 December 2026. Proof of your status will be ver

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, Kambu Health invites the community to come together for our Out of the Shadows Walk. This free community event provides an opportunity to honour loved ones lost to suicide, support those who may be struggling, and raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Each year, more than 3,000 Australians lose their lives to suicide. Behind every number is a family member, friend, colleague, or loved one. By walking togethe

Exciting News for Amaroo Families! We're delighted to be partnering with Brisbane Feeding Clinic through the Kindy Uplift Program to support our educators in creating positive, engaging and meaningful mealtime experiences for the kindy children. Over the coming months, experienced Occupational Therapist Pippa and Speech Pathologist Carly will be working alongside our team, sharing practical strategies to support children's independence, communication, social skills, hygiene r

Exciting News for Amaroo Families! We are excited to welcome Dr Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini to the Amaroo community! Dr Siobhan is a Developmental Psychologist and Circle of Security facilitator who will be working alongside our educators to support children's emotional wellbeing, relationships and learning. She will be spending time in our classrooms, helping our team better understand children's emotions, behaviours and developmental needs through evidence-based practices.

Our young people. Our future. Our strength. International Youth Day, is today Wednesday 12 August 2026. Today we celebrate the voices, ideas, creativity and strength of young people across our communities and around the world. At Kambu Health, we recognise that our young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow — they are leaders today. 🌿 Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people carry the stories of our ancestors, the knowledge of our Elders and the hopes of

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating 50 years of Kambu Health at the Kambu Health 50th Anniversary Gala Ball Saturday 1 August 2026 at the Ipswich Showgrounds. We are excited to share the beautiful photos taken by Wombat Vision on the night. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Kambu Health’s journey, honour the dedication of our people, recognise outstanding achievements, and come together with our community, partners, supporters and

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and rich cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples across the world because today Sunday 9 August 2026 is . For thousands of generations, Indigenous peoples have been the custodians of Country, protecting ancient knowledge, languages, stories, traditions and connections that continue to guide and inspire future generations. 🌿 Kambu Health honour the strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our culture is our stren

Today Friday 7 August 2026, we proudly celebrate the incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners who are at the heart of delivering culturally safe, community-led healthcare across Australia. The 2026 theme, "Many Paths, Many Ways," recognises the diverse journeys that bring people into these vital professions and celebrates the unique knowledge, skills, experiences and cultural strengths they contribute every day. At Kambu Health,

What an deadly night of celebration, connection and community! We are proud to share the highlights from the Kambu Health 50th Anniversary Gala Ball Saturday 1 August 2026 at the Ipswich Showgrounds. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Kambu Health’s journey, honour the dedication of our people, recognise outstanding achievements, and come together with our community, partners, supporters and stakeholders. From heartfelt acknowledgements and award

Living Our Truth ✨ Today we celebrate our deadly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their smiles, their stories, their culture and their dreams for the future. Our children are the continuation of thousands of generations of strength, knowledge and connection. They carry the stories of our ancestors, the wisdom of our Elders and the hope of our communities. 🌏 At Kambu Health, we believe every child deserves to grow up: 🌿 Strong in culture 🤝 Connected to famil

From humble beginnings in 1976 to becoming one of Queensland's leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Kambu Health has always been about one thing... improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our Elders, Board Members, staff, families, jarjums, community partners and every person who has walked through our doors have helped shape who we are today. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2026, we invite you to take a journey th

🎉🌈 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