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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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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.

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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

28
May
Mater Education Certificate III graduate, Laura, paving a career in aged care

Laura, a recent Mater Education Certificate III in Health Services Assistance graduate, has used her qualification to become an Nursing Assistant at an Aged Care Home ...

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25
May
Record registrations for Mater Education’s Virtual Open Day

Mater Education’s first Virtual Open Day was a huge success, receiving a record number of registrations.

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12
May
Ten years on, Courtney’s journey with Mater has come full circle

Today, on May 12 2020, we celebrate International Nurses Day. It is also a monumental year for Mater Education, as we celebrate ten years of our Diploma of Nursing ...

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07
May
Mum of three taking the leap to study nursing

Born and bred Townsville mum of three, Alison, has always wanted to be a nurse; but after entering the workforce and having children, the timing never seemed right.

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