Join us in Rockhampton on 30–31 August 2025 for the Central Queensland GP Conference, proudly presented by Mater, Hillcrest Private Hospital, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services and Country to Coast QLD.
This two-day conference is all about uniting the GP community, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and advancing healthcare across Central Queensland.
✅ 20+ interactive sessions led by specialist presenters
✅ 3 targeted workshops for GPs, Practice Managers & Nurses
✅ Networking dinner at Hillcrest on Saturday night
Join us in Rockhampton on 30–31 August 2025 for the Central Queensland GP Conference, proudly presented by Mater, Hillcrest Private Hospital, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services and Country to Coast QLD.
This two-day conference is all about uniting the GP community, fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, and advancing healthcare across Central Queensland.
✅ 20+ interactive sessions led by specialist presenters
✅ 3 targeted workshops for GPs, Practice Managers & Nurses
✅ Networking dinner at Hillcrest on Saturday night
This NAIDOC Week, Mater staff are proudly recognising and learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.
Our team is wearing Indigenous designed scrubs and shirts and reflecting on Indigenous history during mass and actively participating in local NAIDOC Week events.
Together, we celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations peoples.
30/06/2025
THANK YOU MACKAY!
Thanks to your generosity, more than $2,027,449 was raised on Mater Giving Day to help us continue to deliver world-class patient care, life-saving medical equipment, groundbreaking research, and vital patient support services for Mackay 💙
As well as being an important fundraiser, Giving Day was also an opportunity to give thanks to our Mater People and celebrate their contribution. A big shoutout to Private Emergency Health Australia and Byrnes for providing free coffees for our hardworking staff.
25/06/2025
Mater Giving Day is here! 🎉🥳
Today, every dollar you donate will be TRIPLED, thanks to the incredible support of our matching partners.
Every day Mater Mackay gives its all for your local community, and today’s the day to give back and say thank you.
Mater Giving Day – the day YOU make GOOD things happen – is coming!
Join us on Thursday 26 June to show your support for Mater Mackay and the world-class health care it offers to people in our community.
And what makes Giving Day even more exciting is that every donation you make will be tripled!
Learn more: mater.li/43LP8Nl
24/06/2025
Earlier this month, Mater Private Hospital Mackay gathered to celebrate National Reconciliation Week. The special gathering featured a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Uncle Philip Kemp, traditional dance performance by Tchundal Malar Aboriginal Dance Troupe, and brought staff and community together to learn about and celebrate the Yuwi people.
28/05/2025
What an incredibly busy month of May we've had - celebrating our Mater People, from nurses and midwives to admin and volunteers 🎉🎉
We are so grateful for the contribution that every team member makes to our organisation, and to the lives of our patients and their families.
Wishing you all a happy , , and 💙
27/05/2025
Bridging now to next 💗💛🖤
This week, we celebrate National Reconciliation Week - an opportunity move forward together and to learn from past lessons.
Let’s step forward together, using every opportunity to develop compassion and practice forgiveness as we Bridge Now to Next in our reconciliation journey.
29/04/2025
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❤️ When you or your family need us most, Mater is here
It’s Telethon day 🎉🎉🎉
Today we invite you to join us in supporting Queensland’s tiniest and most vulnerable patients – with the Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles.
Get involved!
🛠️ Head to Bunnings - Australia Mackay North store and snag yourself a sausage in bread to support this amazing cause!
📺Tune in to the live telethon broadcast on Channel 9 from 5pm. You’ll hear amazing stories of the brave bubs and their families and see a familiar face or two!
💙 Learn more or donate at https://com.pulse.ly/zix9pshvkp
19/04/2025
We wish you and your loved ones the hope of new beginnings and endless mercy this Easter.
This season encourages us to look ahead with hope, to nurture the spirit of kindness in all we do, and to recognise the opportunity for renewal in our own lives.
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Located since 2003 on the Northern bank of the Pioneer River, the Mater Private Hospital Mackay is a modern 105 Bed Catholic Healthcare facility operated in the Mercy tradition. The Mater is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards which means the high quality patient care delivered at the Hospital has received professional recognition at a national level.
The Hospital is staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, holistic healthcare services. The Pastoral Care staff at the Mater Hospital provide spiritual, emotional and compassionate care and support to patients, their families and staff. The Hospital Chapel is always open to anyone who needs a quiet place to pray or reflect.
Specialties at the Mater include oncology, medical, surgical, obstetric, coronary care and palliative care unit. X-ray, pathology and pharmacy services are also available. There is an After Hours Service available Weekdays 5.30 pm to 11 pm and Weekends 7 am to 11 pm, to ensure there are immediate medical services available for the Mackay community when they are often most needed. This Hospital also features a recently expanded day surgery unit and operating theatres.
The Mater , in partnership with James Cook University, established the onsite Mater JCU Clinical Training Centre. A JCU Bachelor of Science Degree may be undertaken at this site. The Mater Mackay also participates in the Commonwealth Medical Intern Program, in collaboration with the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, as well as being a recognised training site for James Cook Medical Students.
McAuley House Accommodation Units are also conveniently and securely located within the grounds of the Hospital offering accommodation to both patients and families receiving treatment at the Hospital. The provision of this on-site accommodation is of enormous benefit to patients from outside the city of Mackay as healing and recovery from illness or surgery is enhanced by having loved ones close at hand.
For the past almost 90 years, the Mater has endeavoured to foster a close and caring relationship with the wider community. This focus on engagement with the community has resulted in the Mater Mackay being warmly embraced and generously supported by the people of Mackay and surrounds. The ongoing investment in further developing and upgrading the facilities and services at the Hospital is a tangible way of expressing to the people of the Mackay region the sincere appreciation of the Mater community for this ever present encouragement and support.
