COMMUNITY NEWS

Come together for a yarn, connection, and support at Kambu Health’s Ipswich Community Men’s Group. Connect with community Culturally safe and welcoming space Peer support without judgement Games, arts, crafts and guitars Free food Who: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men (18+), plus male family and friends Dates: Friday 27 November, 2026 Friday 11 December, 2026 Friday 29 January, 2027 Time: 10:00am -12:00pm Location: You Me and The Community 143 Brisbane St, Ipswich C

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

We look forward to welcoming our members to this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM). All current members will receive a formal AGM notice by post in the coming week. Several Director positions are due for election at this AGM. The revised Nomination Form has been released early to support the nomination process and is available on the Kambu website: https://www.kambuhealth.com.au/_files/ugd/64f18a_774cedc5c8214168b1a50ba271dbc153.pdf It will also be included in the AGM pack.

Come join our Family Wellbeing Service team for a Community BBQ! The morning will be full of games, activities, yarns and a free BBQ. Date: Friday 27 November 2026 Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm Location: 155 Patrick Street, Laidley Please call (07) 5465 3353 if you would like more information. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

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

Family Learning & Connection Join us at Ipswich Children and Family Centre for our Family Learning and Connection sessions. Family Learning and Connection is a program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and families to come together in a culturally safe, welcoming and supportive environment. The program provides opportunities to strengthen cultural identity and pride, build positive family relationships, explore healing and resilience, develop practical parenti

Pop-Up Playgroup at Queens Park Come along for a morning of fun, connection and discovery! Ipswich Children and Family Centre is joining with the First 5 Forever team for Storytime at the Park. The morning will be full of stories, songs and fun early learning experiences at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre. Morning tea is included! Date: Friday 6 November, 2026 Time: 9:30am-11:00am Location: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre This event is for families

Ipswich Clinic Closed Wednesday 4 November Ipswich Clinic will be closed on Wednesday 4 November 2026 for a staff training and development day. Staff training days allow us to strengthen our service delivery and positive outcomes for our people and community. Those clients affected by this closure will be contacted to reschedule their appointment. In an emergency, please call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Laidley Clinic Closed Tuesday 3 November Laidley Clinic will be closed on Tuesday 3 November 2026 for a staff training and development day. Staff training days allow us to strengthen our service delivery and positive outcomes for our people and community. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

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

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE Staff Training Closure Monday 26 October 2026 Kambu Health are committed to providing our community with high-quality, culturally safe care and support. As part of our commitment to continually strengthening our services, our team will be coming together for important staff training and professional development on Monday 26 October 2026. The following Kambu Health services will be closed during the morning and will reopen from 1:30pm: 🔹 Ipswich Clinic 🔹

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

Kambu Health Ipswich Children and Family Centre (CFC) are proud to offer our Backpack Library Program! Designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 0–8 years, Our Backpack Library Program makes early literacy fun, interactive and easy to enjoy at home Families can enjoy reading, learning and playing together from the comfort of home, helping Jarjums build important early literacy skills. 🎒 What’s included? 📖 An age-appropriate book 🎨 A fun activity pac

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

The Board has recently completed a review of the membership list to help ensure our records are accurate, complete, and up to date. Members are encouraged to visit the ORIC website to view the current membership list. If your name is not listed and you would like to become a member, please complete the membership application form available here: https://www.kambuhealth.com.au/_files/ugd/64f18a_5290c51594354eb8bf91f67c1e9dfcfb.pdf To be considered at the next Board meeting, ap

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

Kambu Health Public Holiday Closure Please note that Kambu Health will be closed Monday 5 October 2026. We will reopen and resume regular services Tuesday 6 October 2026. For medical emergencies, always call 000. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health invites all members, patients, clients, parents/guardians of jarjums, and staff to come along for a deadly community celebration. To join the fun, you MUST have a current 715 Health Check completed at Kambu Health during 2026. Your 715 Health Check needs to be done before 18 December 2026. EVENT DETAILS Location: Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba Date: Saturday 19 December 2026 Gates open: 3:00pm

Amaroo Kindergarten Family Information Night Amaroo Kindy families are invited to join us for a special Family Information Night with Siobhan from Science Minded Child Development Centre. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about supporting your child's development, ask questions, and connect with other families. Date: Wednesday 23 September Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Kambu Health, 27 Roderick Street, Ipswich We look forward to seeing you there! To speak with o

R U OK? Day If someone you know – a family member, someone from your community, a friend, neighbour, team mate or workmate – is doing it tough, they won’t always tell you. Sometimes it’s up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life “are you OK?”. By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected, which can help them better manage life's ups and downs. It’s something we can all do by following a fe

Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Wednesday 9 September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) happens when bub is affected by grog before they are born. It lasts their whole life and might see them not grow up like others, not understand what you say at times or learn like other kids. It is a disability and is often invisible and needs tests to see if they have it so we can get support for y

Women’s Health Week 2026 This year’s theme, do it anyway, is about taking small steps towards your health. Too often, women are told “you can’t do that”, and over time those messages can become the limits we place on ourselves. Below are some areas we can take small steps in. To fuel- Food is fuel. But sometimes eating well can feel like one more thing on an already long list – too expensive, too time-consuming or just too hard to get right. So let’s get back to basics. To m

National Child Protection Week 2026 Real change starts with real conversations, and every conversation matters more when it includes everyone. Deadly Together is part of this year's National Child Protection Week campaign, recognising the strength, leadership and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in keeping children safe and thriving. From 6 to 12 September, National Child Protection Week will take place under the theme “Every conversation matters:

Kambu Health invites all Ordinary and Associate Members to our upcoming Members Town Hall Meeting: Saturday, 26 September 2026 9:00am – 10:30am 27 Roderick Street, Ipswich Jacaranda Room Agenda includes: Board Chair Update CEO Update Members Yarn Please note this is a members only meeting. RSVP by Friday 18 September 2026 via email: board@kambuhealth.com.au or PH: (07) 3810 3000 (option 5)

World Sexual Health Day 2026 Our bodies: where sexuality, health, rights and justice are lived. Every Body is the World Sexual Health Day 2026 theme, a declaration that Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure belong to every person, in every body, without exception. Our bodies and ourselves- Our bodies are ours to know, to explore and to enjoy fully. Pleasure, desire and agency are part of sexual health, at every age and in every body. Let us be at home in them. Our bodie

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September Prostate cancer can affect anyone born with a prostate. 1 in 7 Australian men will be diagnosed by age 75. 1 in 5 Australian men will be diagnosed by age 85. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. Chances for developing prostate cancer increase with age as well as having a family history of prostate cancer. Possible symptoms include: Feeling the frequent or sudden need to uri

Early Childhood Educators’ Day  Today, Wednesday 2 September 2026, we celebrate Early Childhood Educators’ Day! Today is a day to recognise and celebrate the work that each of our early learning educators does, and to celebrate the important role they play in supporting each of our jarjums wellbeing, learning and development. Please join us in recognising each of our Early Childhood Eaducators at Amaroo Kindergarten, and learning a bit more about what makes each of them so a

Kambu Health is celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation today! Indigenous Literacy Day is a national celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages. This year’s theme is Country Is Our Teacher. Celebrate with us by registering for the FREE Film and Livestream event via ilf.org.au/ild. Our People Our Community Our Health Our Way

Asthma Week 1-7 September, 2026 Women's hormones can influence asthma at every stage of life. Hormonal changes during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause can all influence asthma, but many women don't realise there's a connection. This Asthma Week, we're helping shine a light on women's asthma and the importance of recognising changes in symptoms, booking an asthma review with their doctor when needed and having an up-to-date Asthma Action P

Wear It Purple Day Today we celebrate Wear It Purple Day. The theme of 2026 is “Colours of Courage.” Colours of Courage celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTQIA+SB young people, allies and communities every day. Courage can look like speaking up, standing out and creating change. It can also take quieter forms of bravery, like living authentically, coming out, asking for support, standing beside someone, or choosing pride and hope in spaces where being

Scam Awareness Week, 24-28 August 2026 Many people in Australia are being scammed and having their money stolen, sometimes even their life savings. Scams hurt people’s lives. Scams are getting harder to spot, so we need to work together to stop them. STOP: Don’t give money or personal information to anyone. Scammers will offer to help you or ask you to verify who you are. They will pretend to be from organisations you know and use, like businesses, the police, your bank or go

ATTENTION: Kambu Health Members, The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) has officially commenced the 2026 Board Election process and is seeking nominations and applications for positions on the NACCHO Board. The NACCHO Board plays a vital leadership role in guiding the national Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, advocating on behalf of Members, and setting the strategic direction of NACCHO to improve the health and wellbeing of

Speech Pathology Week- 23-29 August 2026 This week we are celebration Speech Pathology Week. This year’s theme is Communication creates possibility, and reflects what speech pathologists see every day in practice. When communication and swallowing needs are supported, people have more opportunities to connect, learn, make choices, participate and thrive. The right supports can create opportunities for people to connect, learn, make choices, participate and thrive. This is why

CFC Pop-Up Playgroup at Cameron Park Come join Ipswich Children and Family Centre at Cameron Park in Booval for a Pop-Up Playgroup! We will spend a fun morning exploring nature through messy play, arts and crafts, and sensory experiences. Morning Tea is included. Date: Friday 4 September, 2026 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Location: Cameron Park, 95A Brisbane Rd, Booval This event is for families with children aged 0-5 years. To register, please contact us at (07) 3810 3010. Our Peop

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