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Philanthropy, and raising funds to help people in need, is in the DNA of Mater. Please treat others with respect. Please protect your privacy.

Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. Mater Foundation Queensland, as we stand today, is the proud inheritor of a charitable tradition that stretches back to the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. While we encourage open and honest discussion on our page, w

e do ask you to follow these community guidelines. While we love your opinions (the good and the bad), any profanity, hateful language or personal attacks towards our staff, or other supporters on our page is not acceptable. Please be careful what you publicly share on our page. Personal details such as your postal address and phone number should only be shared in a private message. We will never ask for credit card details over social media or email. We reserve the right to delete any comments on our social media pages, or ban any users which we feel do not adhere to the guidelines above. We monitor this page from 9 am – 5 pm EST Monday – Friday (excluding Queensland public holidays). We aim to respond to any questions within one working day.

01/09/2026

Help support Queensland's tiniest patients this September.💙

Costco Wholesale Australia stores in North Lakes, Ipswich and Coomera are once again supporting Mater Little Miracles through their annual in-store token campaign.

From 1-30 September, every donation token purchased will help fund specialised neonatal equipment and life-saving research for premature and critically ill babies at Mater.

Since 2015, Costco members have raised an incredible $785,000 to help give Queensland babies the best possible start to life.

Your support helps fund essential equipment used by Mater's specialist neonatal teams every day, helping care for babies born too soon or requiring critical care in their earliest days.

If you're visiting Costco this month, purchase a donation token and help more babies receive the care they need to survive and thrive.

Learn more: https://www.materfoundation.org.au/your-impact/news/costco-fundraising-campaign-supports-mater-little-miracles

23/08/2026

3,622 riders. 100km. One shared purpose. 🚴💙

Today, thousands of riders took on Mater's Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle for Cancer, raising vital funds for cancer research.

To every rider, volunteer, donor, sponsor and event partner, thank you.

Together, you're helping fund research that brings us closer to better treatments, better outcomes, and hope for families facing cancer.

21/08/2026

🚴‍♀️ The countdown is almost over!

This Sunday, thousands of riders will take on the Mater Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle for Cancer.

Every kilometre ridden and every dollar raised helps fund lifesaving cancer research at Mater, bringing hope to patients and families.

Whether you're riding, volunteering, cheering from the sidelines or supporting a participant, thank you for being part of something bigger.

We can't wait to see you on Sunday! 💙

19/08/2026

We are inspired by Richard's determination to go the extra mile, literally!

He'll join the 3000+ other riders this weekend raising money for life-saving cancer research at Mater.

👉 Learn more https://fundraise.mater.org.au/event/brisbane-to-gold-coast-2026/home

11/08/2026

A huge thank you to Plantation Homes for another incredible House for Life, culminating in a record-breaking $2.9 million result over the weekend. 🏡💙

For the 11th time, Plantation Homes brought together a remarkable community of trades and suppliers who generously donated their time, expertise and resources to build a stunning family home, with all proceeds from the auction supporting Mater Little Miracles.

The impact of House for Life extends far beyond auction day, helping fund vital equipment, research and specialist care for premature and seriously ill babies.

Thank you to the entire Plantation Homes team and everyone who contributed to this year's home. Together, you're helping give more little miracles the best possible start to life. 💙

09/08/2026

🌟Celebrating the August Mater Foundation Community Hero 🌟

This month, we’re recognising the Ipswich Parents & Old Boys, a volunteer-led group turning community spirit into meaningful impact for local families.

Inspired by the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles and the vision for Mater Hospital Springfield, the group has raised an incredible $9,000 over the past three years through weekly meat tray raffles and community fundraising events at CSI Ipswich.

What started as a simple desire to give back has grown into a lasting commitment to helping babies and families across the Greater Springfield region. Week after week, volunteers give their time, sell raffle tickets and bring their community together for a shared purpose.

Their generosity is helping ensure local families can access exceptional maternity and newborn care closer to home.

Thank you to everyone from the Ipswich Parents & Old Boys, for their ongoing commitment to supporting babies and families in their local community.

07/08/2026

We're counting down the hours. House for Life goes to auction tomorrow! 🔨🏡

Built by Plantation Homes and brought to life by an incredible community of trades, suppliers and partners, this beautiful home is helping support Queensland babies and their families through Mater Little Miracles. 💙

We can't wait to see you there!

📍 9 Luke Street, Wavell Heights
📅 Saturday 8 August
🕐 Auction starts at 1.15pm

06/08/2026

For more than a decade, Plantation Homes has been helping change the lives of Mater's tiniest patients through the House for Life partnership.

This year's beautiful Wavell Heights family home goes to auction this Saturday, 8 August, with all proceeds donated through Mater Foundation to support Mater Little Miracles. 🔨🏡

Funds raised through House for Life help fund specialist equipment, research and patient care for the approximately 1,700 premature and seriously ill babies cared for in Mater's Neonatal Critical Care Unit each year.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Plantation Homes, along with the many volunteer trades and suppliers whose generosity and commitment make House for Life possible. Together, you are helping make a difference for Queensland babies and their families. 💙

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Mater clinician researchers who have been awarded funding through the 2026 Nine Telethon research grants. 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the community and the Australian Government's $2 million contribution to this year's Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles, these research projects will help drive new discoveries in maternal, fetal and neonatal health.

✅ Professor Ju-Lee Oei – awarded two grants to advance the Tiny Baby Initiative and evaluate care models for infants with prenatal methamphetamine exposure.

✅ Professor Sailesh Kumar – developing advanced imaging approaches to identify babies most at risk before birth, enabling earlier intervention and more personalised care.

✅ Dr Elizabeth Hurrion and Associate Professor Paul Dawson – leading a clinical trial investigating intravenous sodium sulfate as a potential treatment to help prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants.

✅ Dr Tugba Alarcon-Martinez – investigating how different non-invasive respiratory supports affect lung development in preterm and low birthweight babies after extubation.

✅ Professor Helen Liley – investigating improvements to umbilical cord management at birth.

✅ Dr Ana Ferreira – determine whether advanced prenatal imaging can identify babies at risk of severe neonatal brain injury before birth.

These projects build on Mater's long-standing commitment to research that translates into better health outcomes for Queensland families and patients around the world.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Nine Telethon. Together, you're helping fund research and care that has the potential to save lives and improve outcomes for generations to come.

Learn more: https://www.materfoundation.org.au/your-impact/news/nine-telethon-grants-to-help-save-lives-of-tiniest-miracles

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04/08/2026

For more than 37 years, the Tzu Chi community has been a valued partner of Mater Foundation, supporting our mission through generosity, volunteering and community engagement.

We were recently delighted to welcome nursing students from Tzu Chi University, providing an opportunity to celebrate this longstanding partnership and the impact their community has helped create.

As the next generation of healthcare professionals, these students represent the future of that commitment to caring for others and strengthening communities.

Tzu Chi Foundation Brisbane | Tzu Chi Foundation Gold Coast 黃金海岸慈濟

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