We are an iconic provider of hospital-based healthcare, striving to deliver an exceptional standard of care
We comprise several hospitals, health centres, a nationally accredited education provider and a world-class research institute
We are a nationally accredited, hospital-based Registered Training Organisation - the only one of its kind in Queensland
We are part of a collaborative research institute with The University of Queensland and founding partner of the Translational Research Institute
Building blocks to a healthy you.
Our team of surgeons, physicians, nurses and allied health professionals ensure our patients receive the highest level of care for stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, neurology and spinal surgery.
Taking care of your heart health is vital - what we do today can affect our health and wellbeing as we grow older.
Our experienced orthopaedic surgeons are here to help you with everything from joint and muscle pain, broken bones to reconstructions and replacements.
Apply today to study the Diploma of Nursing with Mater Education and get career-ready in just 18 months.
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As a Catholic not-for-profit ministry of Mercy Partners, Mater brings together our collective expertise and resources across health, education and research to help you make better choices about your health, every day.
Through our extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider, a world-class medical research institute and philanthropic support, we’re working together to improve the health of our community.
The Sisters of Mercy built Mater on a foundation of collaboration and a shared vision as a Catholic ministry to meet unmet community need.
This approach has shaped and inspired us for more than a century, and while that vision continues, how we deliver our services has changed. We have evolved and now serve our community in ways which may not be so well known.
Watch to learn more about different areas of Mater and how we are building on our history of care to enhance and extend beyond the hospital services we’re known for, working together to improve the health of our community.
Thousands of passionate people are employed across Mater and each and every one of them brings together a high level of skill, integrity and compassion to their role. While Mater People hold unique skills and attributes, they have one important thing in common—they have genuine care and compassion for others.
Meet our people
Mater is a ministry of Mercy Partners
A much-loved Redlands City surgical nurse and mum of three has been recognised for providing care and comfort to patients for 15 years at Mater.
Queensland researchers are trialing new light therapy patches as a non-invasive treatment for pain on patients who have had knee replacement surgery at Mater Hospital ...
A Sister of Mercy who arrived in Townsville in 1973 with only a motor scooter and a passion for helping others celebrated both her 70th birthday and 50th anniversary ...
A Queensland brain surgeon is winning over whisky lovers across Australia after deciding to produce his very own ‘surgical spirit’ at a boutique Brisbane distillery.