NEWS & EVENTS

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.

Hepatitis Awareness- Protect Your Liver! Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and can be caused by viruses, alcohol, medications, or other health conditions. Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are the most common forms of viral hepatitis in Australia and can lead to serious liver disease if left untreated. The good news is that early detection, treatment, and vaccination can help prevent long-term health complications. Get tested if you've never been screened for Hepatitis

Look after your eyes this JulEYE! Your eyes help you stay connected to family, community, culture, and Country. Taking care of your eye health is an important part of looking after your overall wellbeing. Many eye conditions, including diabetes-related eye disease, glaucoma and cataracts, can develop without any warning signs. Regular eye checks can help detect problems early and protect your vision for the future. Kambu Health partners with Specsavers Riverlink to offe

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: Thursday 2 July 2026 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Fairways Park, Kensington Grove Tag your cousin, your bestie, your whole crew — everyone's welcome! Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Come kick it with us TODAY! 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: Monday 29 June 2026 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm Location: Narda Lagoon, Laidley Tag your cousin, your bestie, your whole crew — everyone's welcome! Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

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

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

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!

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

FREE Community BBQ & Flu Vaccination Day- You're invited! The flu is more than just a bad cold, and it spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, and contaminated surfaces, and can even lead to pneumonia. The best ways to prevent the flu are: Get the flu vaccine each year Wash your hands Stay home if you’re sick Queensland residents aged 6 months and over can get their flu shot for FREE between March and September 2026. Bring the whole family, enjoy a free feed, and help kee

FREE Community BBQ & Flu Vaccination Day- You're invited! The flu is more than just a bad cold, and it spreads easily through coughs, sneezes, and contaminated surfaces, and can even lead to pneumonia. The best ways to prevent the flu are: Get the flu vaccine each year Wash your hands Stay home if you’re sick Queensland residents aged 6 months and over can get their flu shot for FREE between March and September 2026. Bring the whole family, enjoy a free feed, and help kee

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

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

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

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

Good sleep is more than just rest—it’s the foundation of good health, strong minds, and happy spirits. Today, Friday 13 March 2026, we’re reminding mob to "Make Sleep Health a Priority." Our Elders teach us the importance of looking after our health. Let’s listen and make good sleep a daily habit! 💡 3 Tips for a Better Sleep Routine: ✅ Stick to a sleep schedule – wake up and go to bed at the same time each day. ✅ Limit caffeine and sugar before bed – Your body needs time to

Come join us for Close the Gap Day! Kambu Health warmly invites our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to come together for Close the Gap Day at our Ipswich Clinic on Thursday 19 March 2026. 715 Health Checks: 9:00am – 3:30pm Free Sausage Sizzle: 10:30am – 12:30pm Looking after your health is important for you, your family and our community. When you complete your 715 Health Check at Kambu Health, you’ll also be automatically entered into our monthly draw to win