NEWS & EVENTS

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month! Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,372 people a year), but it's one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. While the risk increases with age, bowel cancer affects people of all ages. No one is too young for bowel cancer. Remember the signs of bowel cancer to look out for: Blood in your poo Obvious change in your bowel habit Weight loss you can’t explain Extreme tiredeness for no reason Lump or

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!

Torres Strait Island Flag Day Today, 29 May, we celebrate Torres Strait Islander Flag Day during National Reconciliation Week. Designed by the late Bernard Namok Senior, the Torres Strait Islander Flag was officially presented in 1992 and remains a powerful symbol of identity, unity, and connection to land and sea. Green – Land Blue – Waters Black – People White – Peace At its centre, the Dhari (headdress) honours culture and the five-pointed star represents the island gro

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

National Reconciliation Week This week we pause to reflect, learn, and recommit to reconciliation. Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. It is not a destination, but an ongoing journey. Generations have fought hard for meaningful change, and that work is far from over. Reconciliation is built on 5 fundamental ideas: Positive relationships built o

Every year on 26 May, we pause to acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day to remember the Stolen Generations, honour Survivors, and reflect on how we can all play a part in healing. Before the Australian Governments National Apology, the Sorry Books Campaign was launched on Australia Day, January 26, 1998. The Sorry Books Campaign involved about 1,000 Sorry Books being circulated around Australia by Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTAR) and other organisations

National Sorry Day Community BBQ at Family Wellbeing Service Come join our Family Wellbeing Service team for a Community BBQ commemorating National Sorry Day. As we remember The Stolen Generations and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were removed from their families, we invite you to join us in yarning and building community. Date: Monday 25 May 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: 155 Patrick Street, Laidley Please call (07) 5465 3353 if you w

2026 Business Excellence Awards Nominee! Kambu Health is proud to announce that we have been nominated for the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2026 in 2 areas: TAE Aerospace – Community Involvement Award West Moreton Health – Health & Care Business Award This year's theme of “Authenticity and Confidence” is a theme that resonates with our goal of showing up for community with honesty, purpose, and unwavering commitment to community-controlled healthcar

Today, Sunday 17 May 2026, we observe International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. It is a day to stand together, speak up, and celebrate every member of our LGBTQIA+ community. The reality is sobering: 2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ young people experience abuse because of who they are. 35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians faced verbal abuse in the last 12 months alone

International Day of Families Today we celebrate families in all their forms and reflect on what it takes to help them truly thrive. Family is everything, whether it is the family we are born into or the family we choose. It's where we learn our culture, our stories, and where we feel safe and strong. This year's theme is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing," and it is a powerful reminder that not all families are starting from the same place. Widening inequalities i

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

This National Reconciliation Week, we pause to reflect, learn, and recommit to the ongoing journey of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians for the benefit of all. Built on the foundations of trust, respect, equity, historical acceptance, and unity, reconciliation is not a destination, but a path we walk together. Generations have fought hard for meaningful change, and that work continues. Join us for a morning tea

Happy International Nurses Day 2026! Today we celebrate the extraordinary women and men who show up every single day to save lives, ease suffering, and care for us all. Nurses don't just save lives-- they hold people together during some of the hardest moments they'll ever face. This year's theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” It's a reminder that nursing is one of the most powerful forces in healthcare. When nurses are supported, resourced, and

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