NEWS & EVENTS

Lung Cancer Awareness Month November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that there’s a new National Lung Cancer Screening Program to help find lung cancer early, even before you feel sick? Over 65% of lung cancers can be treated successfully when found early. Having a lung screening could mean more time with family and your mob to do the things that you love most. The scan is simple, free and could save your life. Lung screening involves having a low-dose CT scan

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stroke can affect anyone, anytime. Learning the F.A.S.T. signs could save a life... even your own. 🖤 Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? 💛 Arms – Can they lift both arms? ❤️ Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? 🖤 Time – Time is critical. Call 000 straight away. The faster we act, the better the chance of recovery. Yarn with your Kambu Health General Practitioner or Aboriginal Health Worker if you’re worried about your risk.

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,

Your smile is worth looking after... now and into the future. This Dental Health Week, Kambu Health is supporting the Australian Dental Association's "My Smile" campaign, encouraging young people aged 18–25 to make their oral health a priority. Whether you're starting work, studying, moving out of home or juggling life's many responsibilities, it's easy to put your dental health on the back burner. But waiting until you have a toothache or a dental emergency can lead to bigge

Strong mums. Strong bubs. Strong communities. Breastfeeding gives our bubs the best start in life, supporting healthy growth, development and a strong bond between mum and bub. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding alongside appropriate complementary foods until a child reaches two years of age or beyond. This World Breastfeeding Week, we're celebrating the 2026 theme: "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems." At Kambu Health, we e