CEO Blog
With more than one hundred years of history, Mater Health Services is very fortunate to boast among its staff and supporters many talented, interesting and exceptional people. This blog exists to help us share our expertise and insights with our community, and to take on board the feedback, advice and wisdom of the people we serve. As it grows over time, this blog page will host a variety of opinions and views which help to colour the discussion around health care and other related issues in Queensland. Please feel free to leave comments and visit often.
The flood waters are receding around Brisbane, if not elsewhere in Australia, and now those affected find themselves in for another long and difficult time of reconstruction. The spirit of philanthropy, volunteerism and community in the time of crisis was wonderful to see and experience ...
Monday 31 January 2011
Every year the Sisters of Mercy and Mater’s Mission team send a container filled with used medical equipment and general humanitarian aid items to a needy area.
This year, the Entebbe community in Uganda received our donation and benefited from the wide array of supplies such as baby goods and ...
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Today Sr Angela Mary Doyle launched her autobiography, “Mercy, Mater and Me”, adding to the written records of the rich history of the Mater. It is a remarkable account of an extraordinary life, and a vivid reminder that one person’s action can make difference in this world.
Friday 10 September 2010
With an aspiration to provide exceptional care, it is not enough to simply be the best. At Mater, we are following a path of continual improvement which requires dedication and a constant focus on setting new standards for excellence. There is no area of health care in which this is more relevant than safety.
In his most recent blog, Mater CEO, Dr John O'Donnell outlines Mater's approach to building a safety culture.
Thursday 6 May 2010