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Apply today to study the Diploma of Nursing with Mater Education and get career-ready in just 18 months.

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Reimagining perinatal mental health

Catherine's House for Mothers, Babies and Families officially opened on 23 March 2023. 

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We are Mater

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.

Did you know?

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.

Meet our Mater People

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. 

 

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Mater is a ministry of Mercy Partners

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Latest news

29
Sep
Breakthrough in understanding immune responses in inflammatory bowel and lung disease

Mater Researchers have discovered that an immune factor released by white blood cells during infection or inflammation works to suppress the body’s immune response ...

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29
Sep
Mater Researcher drives 20 hours to cheer on her Lions cub

Proud Brisbane mum of six and Mater Researcher Valerie Ah Chee has embarked on a 20-hour long drive to Melbourne to cheer on her very own Brisbane Lions cub Callum Ah ...

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28
Sep
Mater Memory Clinic finds answers for dementia patients

A Queensland-first study by Mater researchers is aiming to change the lives of Australians crippled by an incurable form of dementia. 

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27
Sep
Mater Researchers discover new link to pancreatic hormone in Type 1 diabetes

Mater Researchers have found evidence of inherent changes to the pancreas in people with Type 1 diabetes. Published recently in Scientific Reports, these new findings ...

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