Transforming lives through your generosity
Your Impact
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, The Friends of the Mater have made a lasting impact on the Mater Hospital Sydney. From fully funding the Poche Van Norton Special Care Nursery and the Pagent Family Obstetric Operating Theatre to supporting innovative cancer and orthopaedic research, your contributions have directly improved the lives of countless patients and their families.
With your support we can continue to advance the Mater’s mission of providing world-class healthcare in state-of-the-art surroundings.
Powering Possibilities
The health landscape is always evolving and the Friends of the Mater wants to ensure that the hospital is able to meet these changes in the best possible way so that it remains one of Australia’s leading private hospitals.
Current Projects
Current projects include the development of a new palliative care unit and a day surgery centre. These new state-of-the art facililies will enhance patient care and fulfills the Mater’s misison to provide patient centre care across all stages of life. Construction of the new facilities commenced in December 2022 and should be completed mid 2025. The Foundation has pledged $18.5 million for this project, funding nearly half the total cost of the new wing
Future Projects
Our next project is secure funding for a complete refurbishment of the Mater’s post-natal ward to ensure that it meets the needs of modern families. The journey to parenthood is not merely a medical event, but a profound life transition for the whole family. Our vision for Mater Maternity is one where every family who comes to the hospital for the birth of their child feels empowered, valued and cared for.
Maternity care at the Mater Hospital
Maternity is the heart of the Mater Hospital,Sydney and it is renowned for its gold-standard maternity care, welcoming over 2,000 babies into the world each year. Originally opened as a hospital for women and children in 1906, the Mater has a long-standing tradition of celebrating new life with compassionate care.
Cancer Care
The Mater boasts a team of Australia’s top cancer specialists and dedicated, professional cancer nurses. Offering a comprehensive range of surgical and medical cancer services, the hospital is renowned for its leadership in patient centred care, cancer research and clinical trials.
Orthopaedic Support
The Mater offers a high standard of personalised care throughout patients’ entire joint replacement journey. It is the only Australian member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres (ISOC), an elite group of globally-recognised orthopaedic hospitals. The Foundation has assisted the Mater’s orthopaedic surgeons in their research endeavours by providing funding for research projects and salary support for researchers. This funding has enabled them to make a significant contribution to the evidence base of orthopaedics, building the reputation of the Mater Hospital, Sydney as a leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
