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Celebrating 50 Years. Honouring Our Journey. Shaping Our Future.Join Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (Kambu Health) as we celebrate 50 years of community-controlled healthcare. The Kambu Health Annual Gala Ball 2026 is more than an event — it’s a milestone moment.
We invite you to stand with us as we celebrate 50 years of Kambu Health — and look ahead to the next 50 years of impact, innovation, and community-led care.
This special evening will honour the strength, resilience, and vision of our Elders, leaders, staff, partners, and community who have shaped Kambu Health over the past five (5) decades. But this night isn’t just about looking back. It’s about stepping forward — together.
What to Expect
- A bespoke three-course dinner inspired by native flavours
- Special guest Olivia Coe Fox, 21-year-old Wiradjuri woman from Sydney who made history on The Voice Australia (2025) as the first contestant to perform in Aboriginal language
- Live entertainment featuring renowned comedians Kevin Kropinyeri and Sean Choolburra
- Live music by First Nations band, The Fringe Dwellers
- Commemorative moments celebrating 50 years
- A night to remember filled with community, culture, and connection
With nearly 300 guests attending last year, this highly anticipated event is a standout on the Ipswich social calendar.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026, 6:00pm
Dress: Formal
Location: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Street, Ipswich QLD 4305
Our Story
In 1976, our Ipswich First Nations communities faced barriers to healthcare that didn’t understand or respect culture.
Local leaders Les Davidson, Cecil Fisher, Ken Dalton, Roberta Thompson, Faye Carr, Bill Robertson, and Doreen Thompson recognised the urgent need for culturally safe health care for our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
So from a room in Doreen Thompson’s house, our community received culturally appropriate health care from doctors who travelled from Brisbane, once a week.
Today, Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health employs over 120 people; providing comprehensive medical, specialist, allied, and social health services and a range of early childhood, family and community care programs to the Ipswich and West Moreton regions.
Don’t miss this historic event, tickets are limited, so purchase your ticket now for a night to remember!
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Event Venue
Ipswich Showgrounds, 81-83 Warwick Rd, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia, Ipswich
Tickets
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