Mater was founded in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy, who opened a 20-bed private hospital in a former residential home in Brisbane’s North Quay. This was the first Mater Private Hospital, and the start of a tradition of care and compassion for the sick and needy.

Mater’s board of directors and staff have since upheld the philosophy and Mission of offering this care according to our core Values of Mercy, Dignity, Care, Commitment and Quality.

On 23 April 2013, Mater became a ministry of Mercy Partners, a Catholic Church entity established in 2008 following approval from the Vatican.

Through its collocation of private and public facilities, Mater is able to meet the needs of the community by reinvesting any revenue from the business back into the provision of health care services.