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20 November 2018

App hopes to reduce stillbirths by 30 per cent

A new mobile phone app being trialled at Mater Mothers’ Hospital aims to reduce the rate of stillbirth in Australia by 30 per cent by focusing on a baby’s kicks.

Mater re-brand launch

On Wednesday 21 November, we will be launching our new brand externally.

As we reveal the new brand tomorrow, we will also launch our new Mater Group website and new signage. This is an exciting step forward for Mater in line with our new strategic direction of integrating Mater Health, Mater Education, Mater Research and Mater Foundation to improve the health of our community.

Expansion for Mater Private Hospital Redland

The development of a dedicated day medical oncology unit and expansion of the rehabilitation gym at Mater Private Hospital Redland will soon commence.

Mater Educator awarded Queensland Clinical Educator of the Year

Mater Education’s Director of Clinical Training, Dr Ryan Frazer, has been awarded Queensland Clinical Educator of the Year.

2018 Betty McGrath Fellowship Scheme recipients announced

Congratulations to this year’s recipients who have been successful in receiving funding from the coveted Betty McGrath Fellowship Scheme—Ms Rebecca Keating, Dr Mohamed Shanavas, Dr Elizabeth Hurrion and Dr Lisa Gillinder.

Dr Martin Wood appointed as Director, Mater Centre for Neurosciences

Mater is pleased to announce that Dr Martin Wood has accepted the position of Director, Mater Centre for Neurosciences and will commence in the role in early January 2019.