Diary dates
1 – 30 April 2011
Mater Little Miracles Easter Appeal
The Mater Little Miracles Easter Appeal is a key fundraising initiative of Mater Foundation and provides a unique opportunity to help Mater deliver exceptional health care to some of the state’s sickest children and premature babies. The theme for 2011 is pirates and fairies. Host a fairy and pirate tea party or office dress up day. Miracle MaX merchandise will be available for purchase across the Mater campus.
Thursday 5 May 2011
International Day of the Midwife
Friday 6 May 2011
2011 International Nurses/Midwives Day Seminar
Des O’Callaghan Auditorium. 1.30 pm – 5 pm. Complimentary admission. For more information please contact the Nursing Research Secretary on 07 3163 8181.
Friday 6 May 2011
Alumni Annual Reunion
Diana Plaza Hotel, Woolloongabba. 5.30 pm til late.
Tickets: Complimentary for Alumni members, $40 per person for non members. For more information please contact Jackie North on 07 3163 8000 or alumni@mater.org.au.
Thursday 12 May 2011
International Nurses Day
Sunday 5 June 2011
Mater Little Miracles 5ks
Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands.
Registration from 9 am, walk from 10 am. Tickets: $15 for individuals, $25 per family, team is $10 per person.
Sunday 12 June 2011
Mary Lakey Charity Race Day
Sunshine Coast Turf Club.
For more information and to book tickets, please contact Mary Lakey on 07 3265 2204 or jandmlakey@aapt.net.au.
Saturday 25 June 2011
Mater Little Miracles Ball
Due to the recent floods in Queensland the Mater Little Miracles Ball will now take place on Saturday 25 June 2011.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. 7 pm til late. Tickets: $185 per person, $1800 per table of ten.
Welcome to the March edition of the online Mater Nursing and Midwifery Alumni newsletter.
Our new regular newsletter will provide you with information on Alumni functions and other events, as well as stories that reflect our motto of honouring yesterday, celebrating today and investing in tomorrow.
A message from our chairperson, Cheryl Clayton
The beginning of the year brought with it many celebrations for our alumni members, but sadly, it has also seen great tragedy.
Read more.
Mater Adult Hospital celebrates 100 years
On 2 February 1911, the Sisters of Mercy opened the first public Mater hospital in South Brisbane. Read more.
The changing face of nursing at Mater
In July 1979, Judy Schultz began her general nursing training at Mater Public Hospital. As we celebrate 100 years of Mater Adult Hospital, Judy shares her story of the changing face of nursing at Mater. Read more.
A trip down Mater’s memory lane
Mater Archives and Heritage Centre collects and preserves Mater records and artefacts which have continuing historical, social and cultural value and hence functions as the corporate memory of Mater. Read more.
Renewal Reminder
It is not too late to renew your Alumni membership. To download a membership renewal form please click here.
For members currently working at Mater, consider paying your membership by fortnightly payroll deductions.
Interested in joining Mater Nursing and Midwifery Alumni?
Membership categories
Full Membership
A. $50 annual subscription + $15 joining fee
B. For those in receipt of benefits (pensions, etc) $20 annual subscription + $10 joining fee
Associate membership
Open to current nursing/midwifery students $10 annual subscription (no joining fee)
For more information email alumni@mater.org.au.
Fortnightly payroll deduction is available for current Mater nursing and midwifery staff ($2 per pay).