NEWS & EVENTS

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

🌏 20 YEARS OF EARTH HOUR 🌏 At 8:30pm tonight Saturday 28 March 2026, communities across the world will switch off their lights for Earth Hour’s 20th year. For us, caring for Country isn’t a trend — it’s responsibility. It’s connection. It’s legacy. That one (1) hour isn’t about saving power. It’s about standing together. Showing that we care. Raising awareness. Committing to protect our planet — not just for one (1) hour, but every day after. When we switch off, we switch o

IMPORTANT NOTICE: STAFF TRAINING CLOSURE Monday 13 April 2026 Kambu Health is committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our community. To support our team’s ongoing professional development, the following services will be closed until 1:00pm on Monday 13 April 2026 for staff training: Ipswich Clinic Laidley Clinic Ipswich Children & Family Centre Family Participation Program Family Wellbeing Service Our Families Our Way Normal services will resume from 1:00pm on

Historic First Nations Darts Tournament Announced for NAIDOC 2026. A major celebration of sport, culture and community will take place this July with the announcement of the Inaugural First Nations National Reconciliation Darts Tournament, to be held 3–5 July 2026 as part of NAIDOC Week’s 50 Years Deadly celebration. The event is proudly being delivered in partnership with Goondir Health Service and Kambu Health, working in conjunction with the West Moreton Darts Association

FREE Community Event – Generation Well Health Promotion in Yamanto! Join us at Yamanto Central on the front lawn beside the play space on Friday 10 April 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm for a day of fun, connection, and wellbeing. What’s happening: FREE 715 Health Checks Cultural Games and Activities Yarning circle Lunch is provided This Generation Well Health Promotion day is all about supporting the mental health, resilience, and future aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres St

Have you ever thought about all of the ways that skin health is important? Skin is your body's largest organ, and helps protect you from germs. Having healthy skin helps you to stay well, feel good and do well at school and sport. Some of the most common skin problems are: skin sores, boils, scabies, ringworm, hand, foot and mouth disease, and head lice. If you are having skin problems, please make sure to book in an appointment with your GP. Treating the problem early can

Easter Closure Notice Kambu Health will be closed for the Easter long weekend on the following days: Good Friday – 3 April 2026 Easter Saturday – 4 April 2026 Easter Sunday – 5 April 2026 Easter Monday – 6 April 2026 We will reopen on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. Wishing our community a safe and happy Easter! Enjoy the time with your loved ones (and plenty of chocolate eggs!). In a medical emergency always call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way