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Mater Education's staff and students have come together again this year for our annual Christmas appeal. 🎅 Staff and students donated bags filled with toiletries and other essentials for people in need. Thank you all for your support! 💚

The incredible skill of a Mater craniofacial surgeon has reconstructed the face of a baby who miraculously survived a rare flesh-eating infection. Dr Diana Kennedy has already performed 10 facial surgeries on Patrice Mazuba, who developed a life-threatening noma neonatorum infection just weeks after he was born at Mater Mothers’ Hospital. “This is a rare gangrenous disease that can develop in babies – especially pre-term babies – and can be fatal if left untreated,” Dr Kennedy said. “Thankfully, noma neonatorum is extremely rare in Australia. This is the first case we know of that Mater and Queensland Children’s Hospital have treated.” Patrice weighed just 1.1kg when he was born on 21 August last year and also fought a blood infection and encepthalitis while was cared for in Mater’s Neonatal Critical Care Unit. Mum Eliza Karubandika said: “Last year we didn’t know if he would even survive. Now he will be with us at Christmas, opening lots of presents.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJWBHdYb #materqld #lifesaving #medicaladvancement #healthcare Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service

🎶On Dashing through the wards, a warm Australian day, Brownies to give out, With smiles on the way! 🎶 🎄 🎅 We are spreading joy ahead of the festive season to our Mater People, showing our appreciation for their hard work this year ❤ #Christmas #healthcare #materqld #FestiveSeason

In a year marked by challenges across the healthcare sector, Mater People have leaned in and stepped up to meet the obstacles head-on.    From homes, hubs, and hospitals, our team of more than 10,000 heroes has crafted an inspiring story.    Together, we've lifted standards and each other, driven by a shared Mission to make a profound impact with care, compassion and commitment.   As we write the next chapters, our work continues to matter more than ever.    Here's to a year of resilience, growth, and unwavering dedication. This is our story. #healthcare #mater #ourstory #resilience #peoplefirst

In a year marked by challenges across the healthcare sector, Mater People have leaned in and stepped up to meet the obstacles head-on.    From homes, hubs, and hospitals, our team of more than 10,000 heroes has crafted an inspiring story.    Together, we've lifted standards and each other, driven by a shared Mission to make a profound impact with care, compassion and commitment.   As we write the next chapters, our work continues to matter more than ever.    Here's to a year of resilience, growth, and unwavering dedication. This is our story. #healthcare #mater #ourstory #resilience #peoplefirst

An 18-month-old born with a genetic condition that affects only 20 people worldwide has undergone a ‘life-changing’ operation thanks to a Mater surgeon.   Ocie Ni Dheasmhunaigh was born at South Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital with IMAGe syndrome, a condition that includes characteristics of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), metaphyseal dysplasia (a genetic bone disorder) and adrenal hypoplasia congenita (a disorder that affects the adrenal glands). Ocie weighs just 4kg and is unable to stand due to hip dysplasia. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr David Bade recently performed two surgeries at Mater Children’s Private Hospital Brisbane on Ocie to repair her hip dysplasia, which will enable her to finally stand unassisted and eventually take her first steps.   Read more about Ocie’s story here - mater.li/Ocie

🏗 𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 🏗 Come behind the scaffolding with us for an update on our new public hospital! Mater's public hospital in Springfield will include: 🚑 An emergency department with 54 treatment bays 🩺 10 operating theatres 🧒 A 12 bed paediatric ward 👶 A 20 bed maternity ward 💉 And a 9 bed Intensive Care Unit This new era of healthcare for Springfield brings with it a range of both clinical and non-clinical job opportunities, with expressions of interest now open! Learn more or submit an EOI by visiting https://lnkd.in/gxapx2wi

After 53 years of caring for people as a diabetes and endocrinology clinical nurse consultant, Marina Noud is hanging up her stethoscope 🩺 Marina's compassionate care and dedication to patient wellbeing have left an indelible mark on her colleagues as well as countless patients. She was instrumental in introducing patients to the Australian Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (OzDAFNE) program for people living with type 1 diabetes, transforming and improving the lives of people living with the condition. Mater extends its gratitude to Marina for her service and dedication. We wish you a joyful retirement! 💙✨🎉 #HealthcareLeadership #NursingExcellence #MaterSpirit

Shalom College music students brought festive joy to patients at Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg recently, volunteering their time to play Christmas songs for patients and their families. Patients and Mater staff are now eagerly anticipating more festive cheer today when members of the Shalom College choir visit to fill the air with Christmas carols. #Bundabergcommunity #christmascarols #materqld

A big thank you to Redlands Sporting Club for helping Mater continue to improve patient care and services at its Redland hospital. More than $7,000 in funding from the Redland Sporting Club and the Mater Private Hospital Redland Women’s Auxiliary will go towards purchasing new wheelchairs and other much-needed medical equipment. We love seeing our community in action! 😍 #mater #community #fundraising