Mater Little Miracles

17/11/2025

World Prematurity Day 👶

Today we honour the tiniest fighters - babies born too soon. We also acknowledge the dedicated researchers, doctors and nurses who never stop striving to improve their chances of survival and long-term health.

Every discovery, every innovation in care, brings more families the joy of watching their little miracles not just survive, but thrive!

See how you can make a difference: https://bit.ly/4odh4l5

10/11/2025

A tiny fighter from the very start. ♥️

Baby Waverly arrived at just 23 weeks and 3 days, weighing a tiny 505 grams.

Her journey began after a serious 20-week scan revealed her mum wasn’t able to carry her to term.

After in-utero treatment to help strengthen her tiny lungs, Waverly was born and spent the next 118 days in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit, fighting for every breath. Her story is one of hope and incredible strength.

Read more and find out how you can help babies like Waverly: https://bit.ly/47dpRxl

02/11/2025

Pregnancies don't always go according to plan, something Ingrid and Sass know all too well.

Their journey into motherhood began with Baby Waverly arriving 17 weeks early, and spending the first 118 days of her life fighting for every breath.

Waverly battled through so much—respiratory distress, heart problems, and life-threatening infections. "She was a fighter," Ingrid said, "but she needed all the help she received."

Sass and Ingrid are sharing their story of how neonatal research and care saved their precious baby, to help raise awareness and inspire hope for other families.

24/10/2025

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is the only facility in Australia that performs life changing in-utero surgery to treat spina bifida.

Baby Ethan was diagnosed with severe spina bifida at 20 weeks gestation, and underwent this rare and delicate surgery in 2022.

With the help of this intervention, today Ethan is an independent, active and thriving toddler.

On World Spina Bifida Day we recognise the researchers and clinicians who work tirelessly to find better detection and treatment of this condition and help babies like Ethan get the best possible start in life.

23/10/2025

What a result from the teams at Costco Wholesale Australia! Every dollar raised will help give Mater's tiniest patients the best possible start to life ❤️

31/08/2025

💛 Hope begins with tiny miracles 💛

This September, Costco North Lakes, Ipswich and Coomera are proudly supporting Mater Little Miracles once again, through their annual token campaign.

Born 16 weeks early, baby James weighed just 691 grams and needed urgent, round-the-clock care.

Thanks to the expert team at Mater Mothers' Neonatal Critical Care Unit—and life-saving equipment funded by generous supporters—James is now thriving at home.

Since 2015, Costco has raised over $660,000 to help babies like James. From 1 September, Costco members can support this life-changing care by purchasing a token in-store.

🙌Learn more: mater.li/45Ku4GZ

Costco Wholesale Australia

19/08/2025

This incredible app will eventually be made widely-available, once the trial is complete. Stay tuned! 🤩

Mater’s first-of-its-kind perinatal mindfulness app is here to support women on their journey to motherhood, from 16 weeks of pregnancy to 6 months post-partum. 💖

Co-designed with clinicians and women with lived experience, this app offers accessible mental health support right at your fingertips. 📱

Read more about Mater Parent Lounge here: mater.li/perinatalmentalhealth

18/08/2025

Today, we celebrate the 100th birthday of Sister Angela Mary, one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian healthcare. 💛

A true champion of mothers and babies, Sister Angela Mary oversaw the establishment of Mater’s renowned Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) and the expansion of Mater Mothers’ Hospital into the largest maternity service in the southern hemisphere.

To honour her incredible legacy, we’re proud to announce the launch of the Mater Little Miracles Research Centre—a transformational initiative that will shape the future of care for our tiniest patients.

✨ Learn more: www.sisterangelamary100.org.au

07/08/2025

July was a big month for Mater Mothers’ Private Townsville! 😍