Table Of Contents
01
2.2 What We Believe
Vision, Mission and Ethos
The Mater Hospital opened its doors on 24th September 1861, and has proudly upheld a healing and ministering tradition which is derived from the indomitable spirit of Catherine McAuley, the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Catherine’s defining characteristics inspired a motivation to belong, to be involved, to participate and to contribute. She trusted people, had confidence in the young, was sensitive to the needs of others, showed concern for social issues, demonstrated excellence in leadership, believed in openness, and being available to people, and above all she had a loving heart. This spirit has been nurtured and preserved down through the generations of Mercy Sisters.
The core of the hospital’s mission centres on providing the very best care to patients, always with an abiding respect for the dignity of human life. The Mission Effectiveness Department office has responsibility to keep the foundational values alive and to ensure these values are integrated and find expression in the day-to-day hospital experiences.
For more information or to contact the Director of Mission please click here
Our Overall Strategic Plan
Our Mission
To care for the sick with compassion and professionalism at all times, to respect the dignity of human life, and to promote excellence, quality and accountability through all our activities.
Our Vision
To build on excellence and enhance our role as an international leader in the provision of complex care and specialist services with a strong academic and translational research agenda, empowering our people to deliver excellence in care to our patients while shaping the medicine of tomorrow.
Our Core Values
Always inclusive, compassionate, respectful, dignified and patient focussed.
Demonstrating leadership, accountability, flexibility and professionalism.
Being innovative, collaborative and future focused.
Striving to continually improve and be the best in everything we do.
Mindful and supportive of our colleagues.