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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
7 (5 open)

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

Funded two new birth pools with LED lighting at Mater Mothers’ Hospital to enhance birthing experiences
Raised a record $1.95 million through the International Women’s Day Fun Run for breast cancer services, equipment, and world-class research
Supported Mater Little Miracles through Costco's annual in-store fundraising campaign, providing state-of-the-art equipment like Humidifiers and Kanmed BabyBeds for the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU)
Supports Mater Research projects, including nurse-led research on survivorship and exercise during breast cancer treatment

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet 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 totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (7)

5 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (101 days ago)

Betty McGrath Grant

Grantclosed

These internal grants support high-impact, evidence-based, non-laboratory based clinical, health services, or education innovation research projects within Mater.

Up to $150KCloses 29/10/2025

Friends of the Mater Annual Grants

Grantclosed

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.

Closes 20/03/2026

Future Leaders Fellowship

Grantopen

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.

Up to $300K

Simulation Fellowship program

Grantopen

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

Grantopen

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)

Grantopen

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)

Grantopen

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.

Grants in Database (7)

Focus Areas

health
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
community

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (49 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 5 March 2026 (101 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
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