About Mater Little Miracles
For over six decades, Mater Mothers' Hospitals has been a steadfast pillar in supporting growing families across Queensland, from preconception to early parenthood.
Every newborn welcomed into the world at a Mater Mothers' hospital is affectionately known as a little miracle. Over 1,700+ very ill and premature babies find sanctuary in Mater's embrace every year, requiring intensive, round-the-clock specialist care.
Mater stands as the sole team in Australia performing regular open fetal spinal surgery—a testament to our pioneering spirit and commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical excellence.
With the help of donations from the community, Mater clinicians and researchers continue to improve outcomes for our tiniest and most vulnerable patients.
Your support of Mater Little Miracles will help invest in life-saving research, care and equipment to make sure that all babies –including more than 50 each year who rely on state-of-the-art ventilators to keep their tiny lungs breathing- have the best possible start to life.
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How you can support Mater Little Miracles today
Help critically ill and premature babies
Meet the families you're helping
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Saylor's Story
Baby Saylor was born with a tumour on her spine and spent 77 days in Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit. Thanks to the kindness of people like you, Saylor had access to state-of-the-art equipment like ventilators and resuscitators that helped keep her alive.
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Ethan's Story
During a 20-week pregnancy scan at her hometown of Yeppoon, Carla and her partner Mick received the overwhelming news that their developing baby had severe spina bifida—a condition that occurs when the spinal cord fails to develop properly.