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Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

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Address: 27-43 Raymond Tce 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 On the 14 November #WorldDiabetesDay, we celebrate the outstanding contribution our multidisciplinary teams make in the lives of people with diabetes. The team at the Mater Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic have a wide range of services for people with diabetes targeted at the complexities of the disease. The International Diabetes Federation’s theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is Nurses make the difference for diabetes, meet two Mater clinical nurses who lead a rema...rkable service aimed at helping young people transition their diabetes care. Find out more here, https://mater.li/WDD

25.01.2022 The Mater Intellectual Disability and Autism Service (MIDAS) clinic has recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary as a Mater Service. The MIDAS Clinic is a state-wide service which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of adults with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities through clinical practice, education and research. MIDAS continues the service formerly provided by Queensland Centre for Intellectual and Developmental Disability (QCIDD), a University of Queensl...and centre. You can find out more here, https://mater.li/MIDAS

25.01.2022 Today we celebrate #EmergencyNursesDay, an international celebration, intended to honor the hard work and dedication of emergency nurses. We acknowledge how they make a huge difference to our patients every single day, offering vital assistance and support.

24.01.2022 For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we are celebrating the amazing contribution our multidisciplinary breast care team make to the lives of their patients. Here the team from Mater Private Hospital Brisbane have decorated the Level 10 Ward to raise awareness of breast cancer and the important messages of early detection, checking your breasts and seeing your GP if you are concerned. To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Mater’s Arabic Interpreter Hazar from the Language Services team, who has just successfully obtained her qualification as a Certified Interpreter from NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translator and Interpreters) after sitting for a highly challenging test. Certified Interpreter is the second highest qualification under NAATI’S current certification system. Hazar’s inspiring achievement not only demonstrates her dedication as Mater’s in-house Arabic interpreter, it is also a perfect example of how Mater’s Language Services team constantly strive to provide the best quality interpreting services and support for patients with diverse linguistic backgrounds throughout their health journey.

24.01.2022 Teams at #Mater Children's Private Brisbane have made sure that those in hospital are not missing out any fun... This year's #BookWeek saw staff, patients and their families come together to dress up as their favourite book charactersbringing some sparkle and joy to the wards!

24.01.2022 Mater Mothers is celebrating officially welcoming 10 000 babies into the world for 2020! Since 1960, Mater Mothers' Hospitals have been privileged to play a special role in many families' beautiful moments, welcoming up to 50 babies each and every day of the year. Now as Australia's largest maternity service with one in five babies across Queensland born at Mater Mothers' Hospitals, reaching ... 10 000 babies for the year is an extra special celebration for both families and staff right across the state. Find out just how busy 2020 has been for Mater Mothers' and learn how many girls, boys, twins and triplets the teams have welcomed so far by clicking below!

23.01.2022 Respiratory and Sleep Physician Associate Professor Lucy Burr and Neurologist Dr Daniel Schweitzer are collaborating with other leading Australian researchers on a clinical trial using a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) developed light therapy to target cells in the eye aimed to delay the motor function decline of people with Parkinson’s Disease. Find out more here, https://mater.li/3lYLUhj

23.01.2022 This #WorldCancerDay we acknowledge the outstanding contribution our teams make in the lives of cancer patients. Treating and supporting people who have cancer is a truly phenomenal job and there are so many different roles which play a fundamental part of the journey. Whether they be volunteers, nurses, doctors, surgeons, allied health professionals, researchers, administration, ward services and more they each have a profound impact on our patients.

23.01.2022 There was a pitter-patter of little feet around Mater's South Brisbane campus last week... The staff and children at Mater Early Learning celebrated the Big Walk for Little Steps in an effort to promote physical activity! Dressed in colours of the rainbow, the children followed picture clues around the early learning centre to complete a walking course and at the end each class received a certificate for taking part.

22.01.2022 Wellness therapies are often overlooked throughout a breast cancer journey, but can make a big difference to the impact of the physical, emotional, social and occupational changes that come from a cancer journey. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, Occupational Therapist Merilyn Tefay shares the value wellness therapies can bring to patients during and after their journey with breast cancer, as an added part of their treatment and support plans. Hear ...from Merilyn: mater.li/Wellnesstherapy To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

22.01.2022 Meet Clinical Midwife Rachel from Mater Mothers’ Hospital, who has played an integral role in helping families welcome children through the #COVID19 pandemic. Rachel and the team of midwives have gone above and beyond to support families during such a difficult and uncertain time. She said the pandemic has created anxiety for many parents who have been concerned for their newborn babies. She said the midwifery team has been providing additional support to families to help them through and said while this time has been difficult the parents have handled it with amazing resilience and strength.

22.01.2022 Following the destructive storms which made their way through the Springfield community recently, Mater Private Hospital Springfield Manager Support Services Chrishan Perera reached out to the YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre to offer support and to see if there was anything the site could do to help the community. Early this week the team delivered trays of sandwiches and cakes to the centre and were overwhelmed not only be the gratitude of the staff, but by the huge support that they have been providing the community by way of food, insurance claims and assisting with grant applications and housing.

22.01.2022 Time to meet another of #Mater’s standout teams as this week we are recognising the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for their ongoing efforts throughout our response to #COVID19. Whilst adapting to caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients and maintaining maximum protection for staff, the #ICU team set up a rapid plan to get ready for a potential influx of severe COVID-19 cases requiring intensive care. Preparing for the worst saw the department ready to expand into new spaces,... nearly double bed numbers and stockpile equipment and supplies to greatly increase capacity, as well as rapidly upskill staff and provide specialised training to staff from other departments to be ready for redeployment to ICU if needed. Director of Mater’s Intensive Care Services, Nai An Lai said the department had always worked as a team, but doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff across ICU working so closely has been one of the best outcomes throughout COVID-19. Whilst we are physically apart and socially distanced, emotionally, we have never been closer as a team.

22.01.2022 Today is #WorldClinicalTrialsDay which seeks to recognise the doctors, nurses and scientists who conduct clinical trials and thank them for the significant impact they have on improving public health for generations to come. Mater Gastroenterologist Dr Yoon-Kyo An explains how important clinical trials are to informing new medical therapies and promotes the work of the of the inflammatory bowel disease clinical trials unit which she leads. Read more here, http://mater.li/ClinicalTrials

21.01.2022 This past week, #Mater celebrated the dedication of more than 480 staff members who received accolades in our Long Service Awards. The recipients included Gary Mackaway who was presented with an award in recognition of his 40 years of service by Mater CEO Dr Peter Steer and Mater Board Executive Chair Francis Sullivan AO. Congratulations to Gary and all of our longstanding team members on their special milestones!

21.01.2022 Mater wishes all mums a very Happy Mother's Day. Here are a few heart-felt messages from some of our staff to their mums.

21.01.2022 Our celebrations for National Volunteer Week (NVW) continue as we recognise Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers who selflessly dedicate over 600 million hours to help others each year. Meet the wonderful volunteers Robert and Judith from Mater Private Hospital Redland who dedicate hours of their time to helping patients. One of the most important roles our volunteers have been helping with over the past year has been screening patients and visitors into the hospital from our Volunteer Information Desks.

20.01.2022 Across Mater the organisation recognises the outstanding contribution volunteers make to our ministries however, behind these volunteers lies an equally dedicated group of Mater people who are responsible for the coordination, support, training, administration and recruitment of our volunteers. Every year on 5 November we celebrate #InternationalVolunteerManagersDay, an important date where we recognise and thank this team and let them know that they enhance and enable the spirit of volunteerism. Find out more here, http://mater.li/VMD

19.01.2022 Children from Mater Early Learning have been celebrating #NAIDOCWeek with a range of different activities put together by the centre’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project team. Activities involve children learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is through natural play using items they have found in their communities like leaves, bark, rocks and more. It is important to us at Mater Early Learning to have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander per...spectives embedded into the service and programming everyday but they especially love to celebrate NAIDOC week. NAIDOC week is a great week for Educators and Teachers to plan learning and activities for the children to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. As the next generation it is so valuable for our children to gain understanding and knowledge of our First Nations People and how important their culture and history is.

19.01.2022 Every year, #Mater receives breast care cushions and drainage bags from the volunteers at Zonta Brisbane East for women and men who have undergone breast surgery. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, patient Andrea Stark pictured here with Nurse Alana, shared the difference these specialised support resources have made to her journey with breast cancer so far. The fact that volunteers have sat down and made something for somebody like me is just gorge...ous. The pillows give me extra comfort and the drain bag makes me feel more confident to go out it looks like a beautiful made accessory, Andrea said. Mater is grateful to all the #Zonta Clubs who volunteer their time to make these resources, bringing that little bit of extra comfort to patients undergoing breast surgery. To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

19.01.2022 Adding to our awareness celebrations, #FootHealthWeek runs from 12-18 October with this years’ theme of, ‘Get Back on Track - Fit feet for a better YOU’ which seeks to highlight how podiatrists help those who are inactive or limited by pain, get back to movement. Mater Podiatrists Amy Jones and Prue Haslett work in the High-Risk Foot Clinic at the Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic (QDEC) with diabetes patients who have diabetic foot disease helping to get them back on track. Find out more here, http://mater.li/FootHealth

19.01.2022 With many different types of breast cancer depending on the specific tumour, research into curing these diseases and providing better ways for the body to fight them off proves an incredibly complex task for researchers right across the world. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, Dr Cameron Snell from Mater Research shares just how long the road leads for breast cancer research. As an Anatomical Pathologist, Dr Snell explains how he is working to find ...a cure for breast cancer at the microscopic and molecular level. Hear about Dr Snell’s research into breast cancer: mater.li/DrCameronSnell To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

18.01.2022 Meet Laura Rodwell, the Nurse Unit Manager of the Cancer Care Centre for Mater Hospital in South Brisbane, she shares her experience of running a cancer care centre, what a typical day involves and the special things she and her team do for their patients. We see patients from all walks of life with different cancers at different stages, many patients do really well and it’s so pleasing to see them finish their treatment and begin to get back to their normal lives, Laura sa...id. She believes the team makes the Cancer Care Centre a special place as they consistently go above and beyond for their patients. Read more here, http://mater.li/MCCCNUM

17.01.2022 Finding out you have Stage 3 Breast Cancer is not good news at any age but at just 33, it came as a complete shock to Suzy, putting all her life plans on hold. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, Suzy shares her story, telling the difference a good support system can make when going through an incredibly challenging experience like battling breast cancer. Hear Suzy's story and her experience with Mater Chicks in Pink: mater.li/SuzysStory... To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

17.01.2022 Congratulations to all the Mater Smiling for Smiddy riders who have completed the 660km Far North Queensland Challenge. The 52 riders and road crew have raised over $400 000 for cancer research at Mater. There is still time to show your support to this amazing team, http://www.smiddy.org.au/

17.01.2022 Luke Mangan is heating up the Mater kitchen with some winter warming dishes for our private patients. How delicious do these look!?

17.01.2022 You would never think how debilitating a hand injury could be until it happens to you. Our hands play an integral role in our lives as a quarter of the motor cortex in the human brain is devoted to controlling the muscles of the hands. The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Hospital has a dedicated Hand Clinic designed to help patients recover from hand injury or illness impacting their hands while improving overall hand function and helping them get back to their daily tasks. Find out more here, https://mater.li/3nUbIf4

16.01.2022 As we come together to commemorate Remembrance Day today, we are proud to recognise some of our very own #MaterEducation staff and students who have served. Hear some of their stories: mater.li/MaterEd-RemembranceDay Lest we forget.

16.01.2022 For Queensland Mental Health Week, we spoke to Adam, a Diploma of Nursing student, who is passionate about mental health. His desire to join the healthcare industry is fuelled by his own personal journey and he is deeply motivated to help others. Find out more about Adam, and how he is already making a difference to the wellbeing of others at Mater and Mater Education. #materedcation #mentalhealth #nursing #qmhw #QMHWTakeTime... https://lnkd.in/gwPUgNx

16.01.2022 Being a nurse is not just a job. It’s a passion. On International Nurses Day, Mater nurses from across Queensland share their stories of inspiration and reward. Take a moment to thank a Mater nurse today. www.mater.org.au/health/for-patients/message-of-thanks

15.01.2022 November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth and the oncology teams in Wards 8 East and North of Mater Private Hospital Brisbane have chosen this month to raise awareness and understanding of this disease plus funds to support cancer research. Oncology Nurse Deb Harrison explains pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect due to the location of the pancreas in the body and the fact the symptoms can be varied and subtle. Find out more here, https://mater.li/PCAM

14.01.2022 For more than a century #Mater has provided compassionate healthcare to the communities we’re privileged to serve. Find out how we’re now building on our history of care to enhance and extend beyond the hospital services we’re known forbringing together health, education, and research, working together to improve the health of our community.

14.01.2022 10 May 2021 marks 160 Years since Mater’s founding Sisters of Mercy first landed on Queensland shores from Ireland. Under Mother Mary Vincent Whitty’s guidance, the founding Sisters not only established a Mater presence in Brisbane in South East Queensland 160 years ago, but in Rockhampton in Central Queensland and in Townsville in North Queensland. The pioneering endeavours of Mother Whitty and the Sisters of Mercy evolved into the Mater Mission and services that guide and inspire Mater to this day. Mater can all be very grateful for their wonderful grit, devotion and example.

13.01.2022 **UPDATE** Effective Friday 25 September, the below clinic is closed due to decreasing demand. For information on how to get tested, visit: mater.li/COVID19

13.01.2022 Each year we celebrate #PerioperativeNursesWeek which runs from 4 till 10 October presenting an opportunity look back on the last year at the contribution our perioperative nurses have made to our hospital. This year has presented our perioperative nursing team with a challenging and changing environment which they have handled exceptionally well. Earlier this year when elective surgery was reinstated our teams did an amazing job to ensure the backlog surgeries were completed. We speak with perioperative nurse Ashleigh to find out more about what her role entails, http://mater.li/Periop

13.01.2022 Last week the Occupational Therapy team at Mater Private Hospital Redland celebrated #OccupationalTherapyWeek by demonstrating to staff members and visitors various activities and therapies they do with their patients to help them #rebuild, #recover and #reengage in their health journey and promote the positive impact of occupational therapy in our communities.

13.01.2022 The team from the Mater Cancer Care Centre in South Brisbane, have recently been thanked for their outstanding care of a gentleman with intellectual disabilities who has also been battling cancer. His family have thanked the team for going above and beyond in his care ensuring he had the same staff to treat him at each appointment, making his environment as soothing and calming as possible and incorporating his favourite toys, songs and games into the day to make treatment less stressful. They have praised the collaborative efforts from the oncology doctors, nursing staff, occupational therapists, social workers, catering teams and in home nursing support who worked together to make this all possible. The family shared their heartfelt thanks with the team and is a wonderful example of how our teams support their patients.

12.01.2022 As Australia heads into winter, it’s important not to become complacent with your sun smart behaviour. In Queensland, the UV index measures above a 3 almost every single day, meaning the amount of UV is enough to cause skin damage quickly. This means that sun protection should be used every day of the year. Professor Brian Gabrielli of the Mater Research is an expert on skin cancer and said in addition to sun smart behaviour you should get regular skin checks by your doctor ...and ensure you watch your partners and loved one’s skin for unusual spots or changes to their skin. We meet Gina, who was diagnosed with melanoma in her early 20’s who shows us how skin cancer doesn’t discriminate but thanks to the work of Brian and his medical research team she has responded well to her treatment. Find out more about how you can support skin cancer research here, http://mater.li/Melanoma

12.01.2022 On #InternationalNursesDay we meet Tilana Van Deventer who has worked as the Nurse Unit Manager of Perioperative Services at Mater Private Hospital Springfield for nearly three years. Tilana shared she wasn't always interested in nursing but as soon as she walked into a theatre she was hooked with a special love of obstetrics, gynaecological and plastics procedures. Read her story here, http://mater.li/Tilana

11.01.2022 The pup-arazzi have spotted Mater Pet Therapy dog Yoshi in the Intensive Care Unit where he has been assisting the Occupational Therapy team with patient care focusing on improving their upper limb strength. #pettherapy

10.01.2022 #Mater Private Hospital #Redland has been supporting Brisbane's Bayside community since 2000 and this week celebrates 20 years of care! Over its history, the hospital has seen more than 76 000 people in its Day Procedure Unit, performed more than 36 000 theatre cases, delivered more than 2700 babies, and since it opened last year, more than 3500 cancer treatments through its new cancer care centre. Clinical Director Carlie Nielsen said its the facility's strong community foc...us and dedicated staff that keep exceptional care and service part of every day for Mater in Redland. Hear more from the team on reaching the 20-year mark: mater.li/3pn6eek Pictured below: Executive Director of Mater Health Daniele Doyle, Director of Clinical Services at Mater Private Hospital Redland Carlie Nielsen, Exectuive Director of South-East Queensland Mater Health Linda Patat, Councilor Peter Mitchell, and, Sr Marcia Maranta.

10.01.2022 Yesterday teams across Mater celebrated #InternationalPathologyDaydedicated to highlighting the fundamental role of pathology within healthcare. This year in particular has been a big year for #MaterPathology, having played an integral role in the wellbeing of numerous communities through supporting COVID-19 pandemic pathology efforts right across Queensland. From organisation teams setting up pop-up fever clinics to support community demand, through to staff on the ground... collecting and transporting samples to laboratories for testing, and the highly-skilled laboratory staff who test these samples at rapid speed, there is a wide variety of talented specialists across Mater Pathology that have put the needs of the community first. Hear from the team on their integral role within Queensland's COVID-19 response: mater.li/2UwyuwZ

10.01.2022 And now for some paws-itive news! Mater is delighted to announce Pet Therapy is back on again, the program had to be paws-ed for a ruff few months however with the easing of restrictions our happy pooches and volunteers are back in action to the delight of our patients, team members and visitors.

09.01.2022 #PastoralCareWeek is an opportunity to recognise the integral role our Pastoral Care team plays in serving the #Mater mission. Our #PastoralCarers provide support across all Mater hospitals and are dedicated to caring for patients and their families for physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. From providing an ear to listen to or a shoulder to cry on through to providing tailored support in times of grief and loss, our Pastoral Carers are with our patients and th...eir families in times of both joy and sadness each and every day of the year. The team also provide year-round support to Mater staff right across Queensland. This week we say thank you to our Pastoral Carers for providing compassionate care to those who need it most. Here we have some of our South Brisbane teamSamuel Dow, Bill Bultitude, Zita Teixeria, Amber Reyne, Ben Sheppard, and Andrew Kennelly.

09.01.2022 Today is #WorldAIDSDay and we are looking back to the actions of the Sisters of Mercy who offered their care to those in need throughout the 1980s HIV/AIDS pandemic. In a public statement they said ‘the Sisters of Mercy wish to offer compassionate, non-judgemental support to those who need it. We will not impose services but we request that we will be allowed to walk alongside those with HIV/AIDS and to be available when needed.’ Watch the full video from Sister Angela Mary Doyle on providing impact through empathy below and to learn more about this year’s World AIDS Day awareness, visit: mater.li/36phShj

09.01.2022 Did you see Mater Breast Care Nurse Ash #featured in The West End Magazine this week? Ash spoke about life as a Breast Care Nurse how she and her colleagues care for women across the #breastcancer journey from diagnosis and treatment, to follow-up appointments, and inpatient and outpatient care. Read more below

09.01.2022 After spending 16 years working as a tradesman, Mark switched lanes and began a career in healthcare by studying with #MaterEducation. Now well on his way to bringing his caring and compassionate side to life with a position in aged care, Mark is just one of the many people taking on a rewarding career. With applications to study with Mater Education in early 2021 closing soon, don't miss your chance to explore some of the options for your next career. Click the link below to hear more of Mark's story and learn more!

08.01.2022 Queensland is in store for a hot one this weekend as we brace for a summer #heatwave! As the temps rise, it’s important to put extra focus on your health and look after yourself in hot weatherparticularly those over 65 years, pregnant women, babies and young children, and those with chronic illnesses. Remember to seek air conditioning where possible, avoid heavy exercise, stay hydrated, and seek shade to keep cool when outside. ... Keep a close eye on your health for symptoms of dehydration and heat-stroke, and seek medical help if you are concerned. Don’t forget a heatwave can still impact people in the days immediately following a heatwave! Symptoms can include: Dizziness Headaches Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea Fainting Bright or dark urine Confusion and slurred speech Rapid pulse or loss of consciousness For more information on the heatwave, visit Bureau of Meteorology's Heatwave Service for Australia: mater.li/2V8yQtG

08.01.2022 Aspiring healthcare worker and #MaterEducation student, Tanita is balancing senior high school, study, casual work and sporting commitments, but has made time to give back to the community throughout the challenges of the pandemic. Inspired by speaking to her own grandparents, Tanita has this year launched a program to create and write greeting cards for the elderly who may be quarantined, and suffering from loneliness during COVID-19. Read more about how she is already demonstrating the compassion and empathy that is essential to working in healthcare: mater.li/Tanita-MaterEd

08.01.2022 Meet Leigh from the Mater at Home Dietetics team, she provides individualised nutrition care to Mater patients once they have left hospital where she supports them with their treatment and recovery all in the comfort of their own home. Leigh works closely with the Mater Breast Care Nurses supporting breast cancer survivors prior to them undergoing breast reconstruction surgery ensuring they are in optimal health before their operation. Find out more about the program here, http://mater.li/MAHDietetics

07.01.2022 #FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek is celebrated nationally from 7 13 February to raise awareness and understanding in the community about tube feeding while highlighting some of the impacts it can have on patients, carers, families and clinicians. Speech Pathologist Julia Matthews and Dietitian Bronwyn Bartholomew explained how tube feeding for patients is a complex and multidisciplinary process which is tailored to the individual needs of the patient to improve their health care o...utcomes while having a minimal impact on their quality of life. You can read more about their amazing work here, https://www.mater.org.au//what-do-i-need-to-know-about-fee #FTAW2021 #FTAW #AlliedHealth

07.01.2022 The #Mater family in Townsville recently came together with locals to celebrate one of the original Sisters of Mercy, Sr Catherine Cuddihy for her 45-year commitment to the communityknown as one of Townsville's greats. In celebrating her retirement, Mater Health Regional Executive Director Gerard Wyvill said Sr Catherine is a much-loved and well-respected member of the Mater family. Sr Catherine epitomises our Mater Mission and Values, with her love and compassion for ou...r Ministry something that she will be forever recognised for, Mr Wyvill said. Not only is Sr Catherine an unsung hero across our hospital for her countless hours of generous work over 45 years’ of service at Mater, but she is also an inspiration to the entire community of Northern Queensland for her unwavering commitment to generosity, selflessness and unconditional care." Now looking back on her years as she celebrates stepping into retirement, Sr Catherine stands at 75 years’ of age just as the Mater in Townsville stands for its 75th year too! Learn more about Sr Catherine's long career across Mater: mater.li/SrCuddihy

05.01.2022 #Mater Private Hospital #Springfield are celebrating the big 5 todaycommemorating their fifth year of providing high-quality, compassionate care to the Greater Springfield community. Mater Springfield provides the local community with access to innovative, world-class healthcare facilities and a range of medical and surgical services for overnight and day patients, all led by our exceptional, friendly team of specialists and support staff. Congratulations Springfield!

04.01.2022 Life after breast cancer can often unveil longer lasting effects that can come months or even years after treatment. Lymphoedema is incurable and can be one of the unique conditions to appear unexpectedly for patients after their breast cancer journey. In recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October, Occupational Therapists at the Mater Health and Wellness Clinic, Bekk and Caitlin share how they support patients to manage this lifelong condition from providing ta...ilored physical rehabilitation programs to simply being a safe space for their patients to talk about their condition. Hear from Bekk and Caitlin: mater.li/Lymphoedema To make an impact this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, support #MaterChicksinPink today: mater.li/DonateChickInPink

04.01.2022 Meet Mater’s Language Services team, comprised of two dedicated coordinators and eight qualified interpreters who provide in-house interpreter services in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Persian (Farsi) or Dari, the most commonly requested languages. Language Services Manager Ling Ling Holloway said having interpreters on site means she and her team can build a rapport with their patients and support them throughout their medical journey. Find out more here, http://mater.li/LanguageServices

04.01.2022 Two highly specialised medical departments have come together at the Mater Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic (QDEC) to improve and streamline care for patients impacted by very rare and serious medical conditions. Teams working in Metabolic Diseases and Neurology departments have collaborated in a new clinic responding to an increasing number of referrals for patients with mitochondrial and other disorders affecting both metabolic and neurological systems. Find out more here, https://mater.li/3fBPVWo

03.01.2022 As summer looms just around the corner it is extremely important to raise awareness of the danger of sun exposure and importance of sun safe behaviour to prevent skin cancer, especially in Queensland. Mater Researcher Professor Brian Gabrielli is a leading expert on melanoma and has warned more and more people are becoming complacent about sun safety. Find out more here, https://mater.li/SkinCancer

02.01.2022 Mater Early Learning Centre are ensuring the next generation grow up with a sustainable, future-focused mindset! The team have recently become one of only five early learning centres across Brisbane to join Brisbane City Council's Waste Smart Kindy programan initiative encouraging early learning centres or services to make changes to increase resource recovery and decrease the amount of waste being sent to landfill. Children and staff from the centre were officially inducted... into the program by Councillor Kim Marx and awarded a compost bin for the centre, along with educational books relating to waste, recycling and sustainability. Congratulations Mater Early Learning!

02.01.2022 #GlobalHandwashingDay (Oct 15) serves as a yearly reminder that #handwashing with soap and water is one of the best steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to othersand amid the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic, this year has reminded us all that handwashing is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of a virus and keep us all safe. Mater’s Director of Infectious Diseases, Dr Paul Griffin said he hopes thorough handwashing becomes a lasting habit well ...beyond COVID-19 and gave his top three reminders on effective handwashing. - Always aim to use warm or hot water over cold, having your hands covered in this water for at least 1 minute as this provides the best chance of killing unwanted germs. - The most important times to hand wash are after using the bathroom, before and after preparing or eating food, after sneezing, coughing or using a tissue, and, before and after having close contact with someone. - When in doubt, carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you to use frequently during the times you may not have access to soap and water. Not sure where to start? Watch our simple video on how to thoroughly wash your hands. For more information on this year’s Global Handwashing Day, visit mater.li/3lPHY1A

01.01.2022 Did you know only 4 per cent of Australians are eating the recommended five servings of vegetables every day. This week 12 -18 October is #NationalNutritionWeek which is aimed at raising awareness of the role of food has on our health. Conjoint Senior Research Dietitian Jennifer Utter said eating more vegetables is one of the most important dietary changes we can make to improve our health and wellbeing. Find out more here, https://mater.li/NutritionWeek

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Mater Clinical Nurse and Educator Annabel McKay who was shortlisted for Young Australian of the Year. Annabel was recognised for delivering an outstanding level of compassion and care for her patients, her volunteer work in South East Asia, work as a full-time academic and commitment to nurse education. You can read more about her incredible career here, https://mater.li/33saeAF

01.01.2022 Continuing our celebration of Mater People, we also acknowledge #AlliedHealthProfessionalsDay, an international event celebrating and bringing together the allied health professional community. Allied Health Staff were recognised by the Executive Leadership team for their contribution to patient care and awards were given to team members for outstanding demonstration of Mater values.

01.01.2022 If you're at Mater next week make sure you stop by Café on 3 serving a special pink menu with proceeds from sales supporting Mater Chicks in Pink for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Selected in consultation with the Mater Dietetics team the pink menu will feature delicious Spring time treats including watermelon cups, berry yoghurts and brand-new menu item Acai berry soft serve (nice-cream).

01.01.2022 Recognise this? Here shows the official opening of Mater Mothers’ Hospital on this exact week back in 1960, meaning Mater Mothers is now marking 60 years of welcoming Queensland's littlest lives into the world and sharing special moments with thousands of families across the years. The very first patients were welcomed into Mater Mothers' and the first baby born on February 2nd 1961fifty years to the day after the first patients were cared for at the Mater Public Hospital. Now with one in five babies in Queensland born at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, we are celebrating this special anniversary. Has your family shared a special moment with #MaterMothers over the last 60 years? Let us know below!

01.01.2022 A highly-specialised team of researchers from #MaterResearch have begun clinical trials to find a first-of-its-kind vaccine for a deadly respiratory virus, most dangerous in babies. As the first group in Australia and only second across the world to commence research of this type, researchers are aiming to provide a maternal vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV as it is commonly knownwhich currently has no treatment or vaccine and is considered the second biggest killer to malaria for infectious disease-related deaths in infants under one year. Hear from the research team and learn more about how you can help this ground-breaking trial: mater.li/39MOzXu