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1951-2000

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  • 1952-1960

    1952-1960

    The launch of the first Mater Home Art Union.

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  • 1961

    1961

    The first babies are born at Mater Mothers' Hospital

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  • 1971

    1971

    Fire breaks out at Mater Children's Hospital.

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  • 1975-1978

    1975-1978

    The Neonatal Special Care Unit is opened, providing care for Queensland's smallest babies.

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  • 1981

    1981

    Mother Teresa visits Mater, and a new Mater Adult Hospital opens.

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  • 1982-1999

    1982-1999

    Mater Children's Hospital expands to meet growing demands.

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  • 1987-1988

    1987-1988

    Mater’s role during the HIV/AIDS crisis

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  • 1989

    1989

    Sr Angela Mary RSM is recognised for her contributions to Queensland healthcare

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  • 1991-1998

    1991-1998

    The birth of volunteers at Mater

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  • 1998-2000

    1998-2000

    Mater opens a medical research institute

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Mater would like to acknowledge Helen Gregory, author of Expressions of Mercy. Mater has used information, as appropriate, from this publication to support the creation of this content.