Our organisation Mater’s governance structure has changed during the past 18 months to support the implementation of the Exceptional Every Time strategy, a key component of which is the closer integration of health, education and research.
A message from Mater Mater exists to provide high quality compassionate healthcare for those who need it most, to undertake ground-breaking medical research, and to teach and train current and future generations of healthcare workers.
Mater welcomes Dr Shane Kelly as Chief Executive Officer Dr Kelly commenced in the role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2015.
A message from Mater Education This year has seen Mater Education grow across almost every possible measure—faculty, program offerings, students, graduates, affiliations and collaborations, and revenue.
A message from Mater Research This year has proven to be another successful year for Mater Research, with significant growth further enhancing our reputation as an internationally competitive institute.
A message from Mater Foundation We remain eternally grateful to all of our donors, supporters and volunteers for their ongoing generosity and support of Mater Foundation and know that together we are working to better the lives of Queenslanders—today and tomorrow.
A message from Mercy Partners In this Holy Year of Mercy, I find it very fitting that the theme for Mater’s Annual Review is compassion. Compassion is of the very essence of Mercy and is a foundation stone of Mater and the Mission it delivers.
Go forth from this place with joy, go forth with hope More than 150 people gathered quietly to witness the Mater Convent doors officially close.
From vision to reality On Wednesday 28 October 2015, Mater Private Hospital Springfield welcomed its first patients—599 days after construction on Mater’s newest hospital commenced.
Official opening of Whitty Building celebrates new era of learning On Wednesday 20 April 2016, the newly refurbished Whitty Building was officially opened and blessed.
Giving new hope to epilepsy patients An Australian-first surgery undertaken at Mater in early 2016 represents new hope for people with epilepsy through the use of ROSA robotic assistant technology.
Meeting unmet community need Mater continues to meet unmet community need through the creation of new services.
Beyond hospital walls By expanding our services beyond hospital walls, Mater demonstrates a commitment to providing care in a manner which meets the varied needs of those whom we are privileged to serve.
Mater Education leading the way Mater Education has reached a number of significant milestones during 2015/16.
Research leads to better outcomes The work of several Mater researchers have received national and international acclaim during 2015/16.
Mater achievements recognised Mater continues to be recognised on state, national and international levels for an array of achievements.
There is nothing more important than safety Every decision and every action taken by Mater People has safety as its guiding principle.