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Celebrating 10 years of the Diploma of Nursing

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A unique service for healthcare organisations, architects, engineers and medical device companies, using tailored simulation methodology to assess and improve all facets of healthcare delivery.

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Leaders in interprofessional education and simulation

Providing the latest evidence-based practice and information to healthcare professionals to strengthen their skills, knowledge and communication.

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Mater Education is a nationally accredited, hospital-based independent Registered Training Organisation developing and delivering courses in our clinical simulation facility, across Mater campuses, and in regional Australia.

We offer a range of courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and prevocational students, through to highly-experienced practicing clinicians.

Mater Education is a leading provider of contemporary interprofessional healthcare education, training and simulation, with worldclass clinical simulation programs, facilities and faculty.
We aim to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes through simulation and learning, by developing a confident and competent contemporary health workforce. We also work with organisations to develop and run simulation programs to test and improve processes, systems and healthcare environments.

Kickstart your rewarding career in healthcare

Find out how you can start your healthcare career.

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Our simulation faculty are leaders in the field

Developing and delivering immersive, high fidelity simulation programs, training the next generation of simulation experts, and providing unique services to test and improve healthcare facilities and services for other organisations.

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Latest news

06
Nov
Tanita, an aspiring healthcare worker, already making a difference to the lives of others

In between balancing senior high school, study with Mater Education, casual work and sporting commitments, this year Tanita launched a program to create and write ...

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21
Sep
Excellence shining through Mater Education students in annual Queensland Training Awards

Excellence has long been a foundational value of Mater Education, and we are thrilled to see this recognised and celebrated through our students in this year’s ...

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18
Sep
First Aid for Babies courses offered for the first time at Mater Private Hospital Redland

Mater Education and Mater Mothers’ Hospitals are excited to now offer the popular Mater Mothers’ First Aid for Babies class at Mater Private Hospital Redland from ...

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16
Sep
Students skill up for a future in health during Healthcare Simulation Week

To celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week, Mater Private Hospital Townsville opened its doors to a group of Year 11 students to provide them with a high-tech simulation ...

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