Friday 12 June was another milestone day in the continuing story of the Mercy Health and Aged Care Ministry here in Central Queensland.  

On that day the new Mater Brand was rolled out at the Mater Hospital in Bundaberg.

Mater Bundaberg Executive Officer, Catherine Hackney, said that the launch of the new Mater Brand at the Hospital had been a wonderful occasion.

“All of the great team here at the Mater Bundaberg are very excited about the future opportunities for our Hospital that has been providing the people of Bundaberg and surrounds with quality and compassionate healthcare services for almost 75 years” Ms Hackney said.       

In April this year the new Mater Brand was rolled out at the Mackay and Rockhampton Maters.  

Having the new Mater Brand in place at the Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, Mater Private Hospital Mackay and Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg represents another step forward in the coming together of all Mater Hospitals in Queensland in a Single Statewide Entity that will take place from 1 July 2020.

Mater Health Regional Director, North and Central Queensland Gerard Wyvill said that Mater Ministries across North, Central and South East Queensland coming together is a unique opportunity for communities in Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Mackay to have direct access to the wider healthcare landscape.

“Mater hospitals and services across Central Queensland are significant icons within the communities we serve, having supported the region for more than 100 years. The alignment of Mater throughout Queensland will undoubtedly provide significant benefits through greater collaborations and sharing of knowledge, skills and resources for optimal service delivery.” Mr Wyvill said.

“This provides an exciting opportunity for our teams to adapt and evolve so we can meet the changing needs of our patients and community, which remains central to everything we do.” Mr Wyvill added.  

Mater Hospitals here in Central Queensland today stand on the strong foundations established by courageous, dedicated and visionary Sisters of Mercy and the lay people who partnered with them in this Ministry over the past 100 plus years.