FAQs

Mater Giving Day is about ensuring care is there every hour and every day, for people when it matters most.

Every day, more than 1,800 people turn to Mater for care. They arrive at all kinds of moments — from the hopeful to the uncertain — needing compassion, expertise and reassurance.

Mater Giving Day brings supporters together to strengthen the care Mater provides all year round, including in regional and community‑based services, so more people can receive treatment closer to home, surrounded by family and support.

On Thursday 25 June 2026, donations made on Mater Giving Day are tripled, helping extend the impact of your generosity and support the care people rely on every day.

You can support Mater Giving Day by making a donation.
Your gift helps ensure Mater’s teams, equipment and services are there every time someone needs care — whether that’s in a large hospital or a regional service closer to where people live.
On Mater Giving Day, every donation is tripled thanks to generous matching donors. For example:

A $50 donation becomes $150
A $100 donation becomes $300

You can also leave a message of support or gratitude for the doctors, nurses, researchers and care teams who provide care every day across Mater services.
Donations can be made online or by calling 1800 500 422. You can also help by sharing Mater Giving Day with your family, friends or local community.

Every donation made on Mater Giving Day will be tripled thanks to our matching donors–a group of passionate philanthropists determined to motivate and incentivise our wider community to give more.

These matching partners will chip in two additional dollars for every dollar you give. For example, if you donate $50, Mater will receive $150.

Yes, donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia. You will receive a receipt via email as soon as your donation is made.

Of course! Your organisation is welcome to place a gift.

Yes, you can. All donations received before midnight on Thursday 25 June 2026 will be tripled thanks to our generous matching partners.

All donations received before midnight on 25 June 2026 will be tripled thanks to our matching partners. You can still donate after Mater Giving Day, however these donations will not be tripled.

Funds raised through Mater Giving Day help support care that’s needed every day, across Mater services. 

Your generosity helps:

• Provide critical and lifesaving medical equipment.
• Strengthen programs that allow more people to receive treatment closer to home.
• Support research, education and services that improve patient outcomes.

Importantly, this includes expanding access to care in regional communities, helping reduce the need for people to travel long distances for treatment and allowing them to stay connected to their homes, families and communities.
Because when someone needs care, where they live shouldn’t limit the support they receive.

Beyond Mater Giving Day, there are several options to support Mater.

They include buying a ticket in a Mater Lottery, signing up for monthly giving, leaving a Gift in Will, joining a community event or volunteering.

To find out more about Mater Foundation and how you can get involved, visit www.materfoundation.org.au

Mater Foundation is a community-based fundraising organisation that supports the work of Mater Health, Mater Education and Mater Research.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Mater meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve our community's health and wellbeing and continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion.

Mater Foundation works towards improving health outcomes by funding ground-breaking research initiatives, purchasing state-of-the-art medical equipment, enhancing facilities, and supporting life-changing healthcare programs.

To find out more, visit materfoundation.org.au

Mater is an extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider and a world-class research institute, we're working together to meet the needs of the community and improve your health and wellbeing.

Mater brings together our collective expertise and resources across Mater Health, Mater Education, Mater Research and Mater Foundation.

To find out more, visit: www.mater.org.au

You can visit our website at www.materfoundation.org.au, or call us on 1800 500 422 to speak to our friendly team.