The Mater Misericordiae Hospital Townsville opened in 1945 in West End when the Sisters of Mercy purchased the Lister Private Hospital from Dr Halberstater OBE.
In 1962 the Hospital was relocated from West End to the present Mater Hospital Pimlico site on Fulham Road, where it had a bed capacity of 50. The transfer to the new Hospital was made possible by the support provided to the Sisters of Mercy by a dedicated group of local fundraisers. This support has continued over the years and has enabled the Sisters of Mercy to expand services significantly.
The Mater Women's & Children's Hospital Hyde Park was purchased in 2007.
In 2008 the Mater Misericordiae Hospital Townsville Limited changed its name to Mater Health Services North Queensland and the Mater Women’s & Children’s Hospital was born at a separate facility in Hyde Park, becoming the first regional facility dedicated to women’s and children’s health.
In 2019 we are emarking in a period of transformational change including the redevelopment of the Pimilco Campus and in doing so, expanding our service delivery and capacity.
OUR MISSION
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is a Catholic facility inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Those who minister here strive to:
Offer a healing ministry based on Gospel values;
Achieve excellence in the provision of high-quality health care;
Make God’s love and mercy a reality in their own lives and in the lives of all for whom they care.
OUR VALUES
Mercy Spirituality
“Happy the merciful, they shall have mercy shown them” (Mt.5:7)
“Mercy – the principal path pointed out by Jesus Christ to those who are desirous of following Him” (Catherine McAuley)
Acknowledgement of God in every day, which calls us to:
An understanding of Catherine McAuley and her vision
The practice of hospitality in our daily life
The provision of Catholic / Christian symbols throughout the Hospital
The celebration of various movements of the Hospital’s life through uplifting liturgies
A firm commitment to responsible stewardship of our Mercy heritage
Collaboration with community groups and other health professionals in providing Gospel-based health services
A short time of reflection/prayer within our busy, working week
Compassion
“Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man.” (Mk.1:41)
“If our hearts be not moved, then in vain can we hope to move the hearts of others” (Catherine McAuley)
A heart that looks for every opportunity to:
Welcome
Listen
Empathise
Forgive
Affirm
Excellence in Care
“Just as you excel in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in your love for us – see that you also excel in the grace of giving.” (2 Cor.8:7)
“Perfection does not consist in performing an extraordinary action, but rather in performing extraordinarily well the ordinary actions of every day.” (Catherine McAuley)
Our Hospital prides itself in providing:
A high-quality care for all patients
Opportunities for keeping abreast of developments in medical science
Regular staff in-service
Respect
“Be ready to do good at every opportunity, to be courteous, and always polite to all kinds of people.” (Titus 3:2)
“Be ever ready to praise, to encourage, to stimulate – but slow to censure and still slow to condemn.” (Catherine McAuley)
A gracious disposition which:
Seeks to act courteously and to build right relationships
Reverences all peoples’ traditions and religious convictions
Upholds the dignity and integrity of patients, visitors and staff
Regards confidentiality as a sacred trust
Endeavours to speak in an uplifting and encouraging manner
Justice
“This is what God asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)
“There are three kings that the poor prize more highly than gold, though they cost the donor nothing. These are the kind word, the gentle compassionate look and the patient hearing of their sorrows.” (Catherine McAuley)
A gospel imperative which urges us to:
Share resources with those in need
To act justly
Offer assistance regarding conflict resolution
Commit a certain percentage of financial profit to the support of appropriate causes
