For more than 100 years the Mater has been committed to providing compassionate health care to all Queenslanders with an emphasis on the founding values of the Sisters of Mercy of dignity, mercy, care, commitment and quality.



The Mater Foundation is a leading philanthropic organisation that funds life changing healthcare and medical research. Donations to the Foundation help purchase life-saving medical equipment, improve patient care and ensure our world-renowned research team continues to find better ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately cure life-threatening diseases.