The Trustee For Friends Of The Mater Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Applications are restricted to Mater Hospital staff only (medical clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals). Check if equipment is already in the hospital's Capital Budget before applying. All applications require Department Head endorsement. Research grants require SVHA Human Research Ethics approval before payment. Equipment grants cannot be for private practices. Include detailed budgets and manufacturer estimates. Grants must be taken up in the year awarded. Recipients must acknowledge the foundation in all publications and submit outcome reports within one year. For the nurse scholarship, ensure mandatory education is current and attach letter of support from manager.
Giving Philosophy
Merit-based grantmaking focused on improving patient care outcomes and alignment with Mater Hospital's priorities for delivery of care. Grants are funded from investment income earned on the foundation's capital fund, with the Board retaining discretion to utilize capital when necessary. The foundation emphasizes accountability through required reporting on outcomes achieved within one year of grant receipt.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.9M | $3.3M | $19.4M | $19.4M |
| FY2022 | $2.5M | $3.1M | $18.9M | $18.9M |
| FY2021 | $515K | $5.0M | $18.2M | $18.2M |
| FY2020 | $413K | $3.3M | $13.5M | $13.5M |
| FY2019 | $1.9M | $2.2M | $11.3M | $11.3M |
| FY2018 | $319K | $2.9M | $10.6M | $10.6M |
| FY2017 | $656K | $943K | $7.8M | $7.8M |
| 7yr total | $9.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (5)
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Annual Grant Program
Funds equipment, facilities, research, and clinical education programs for the Mater Hospital.
Annual Grant
The Annual Grant program provides funding for equipment, facilities, research, and clinical education programs to advance The Mater Hospital as a centre of excellence in health services. Applications are invited from medical clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals across all departments of the Mater Hospital.
Annual Grants
Funding for medical clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support high-quality patient care, clinical practice, research, and education.
Pamela Hession Scholarship
Supporting nurses and midwives undertaking post-graduate studies in their specialty area.
The Pamela Hession Nurse Scholarship
This scholarship supports nurses who have been employed at the Mater Hospital for a minimum of one year to undertake post-graduate courses that will enhance their nursing career and benefit patient care at the Mater. Applicants must commit to remaining employed at the Mater for at least twelve months after course completion.
Program History (3)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Annual Grant Program
Funds equipment, facilities, research, and clinical education programs for the Mater Hospital.
Annual Grants
Funding for medical clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to support high-quality patient care, clinical practice, research, and education.
Pamela Hession Scholarship
Supporting nurses and midwives undertaking post-graduate studies in their specialty area.