Mater Foundation Ltd as trustee for the Mater Foundation
Giving Philosophy
The Mater Foundation is dedicated to translating community generosity into tangible improvements in healthcare. Their approach involves funding advanced medical equipment, supporting patient care services, and investing in crucial research projects within Mater hospitals, aiming to provide compassionate care and drive medical advancements for conditions like cancer and complications in maternal and neonatal health.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $114.3M | $88.2M | $76.1M |
| FY2022 | — | $93.5M | $77.0M | $57.3M |
| FY2021 | — | $68.6M | $61.9M | $54.8M |
| FY2020 | — | $72.3M | $51.4M | $46.3M |
| FY2019 | — | $71.6M | $38.2M | $33.0M |
| FY2018 | — | $67.8M | $32.4M | $27.1M |
| FY2017 | — | $65.4M | $32.6M | $26.4M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (7)
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Betty McGrath Grant
These internal grants support high-impact, evidence-based, non-laboratory based clinical, health services, or education innovation research projects within Mater.
Friends of the Mater Annual Grants
This program provides annual grant funding to support and enhance patient care, clinical practice, research, and education across the Mater Hospital campus. Grants are available to medical clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals at the Mater.
Future Leaders Fellowship
This fellowship supports and retains high-performing mid-career researchers at Mater to undertake impactful biomedical, clinical, or health services research, providing $300,000 over two years.
Simulation Fellowship program
This program is a joint initiative of Mater Health and Mater Education, exclusively for Mater clinicians, designed to upskill staff through innovative simulation training. Fellows can undertake CMS training at Mater and potentially a residency program at CMS in Boston.
Mater Foundation Fellowship positions
These fellowships offer five-year appointments for senior research leaders and provide salary support to clinician-researchers at Mater, allowing them to dedicate more time to research activities.
Mater Foundation Fellowship (for senior research leaders and clinician-researchers)
These fellowships provide five-year appointments for senior research leaders or salary support to back-fill clinical time for clinician-researchers, enabling them to focus on evidence-based research activities within Mater.
Career Track Fellows (Mater Research)
This internal award within Mater Research aims to develop the career prospects of emerging researchers, recognizing individuals with high potential as successful research academics and aiding their transition to research independence.