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Practical support when someone is dying

When someone is dying, the practical help they need isn’t always available, affordable or able to start quickly enough. That’s where Mingary Care may be able to step in.

Mingary Care coordinates and funds free, short-term practical support for people who are dying, and the people around them, on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie.

Looking for support for yourself or someone close to you? You don’t need to wait until the situation becomes urgent. Call us on 07 5479 0881 during business hours, or leave a few details and we’ll give you a call.

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Who we support

Mingary Care supports people who are dying and have a prognosis of 12 months or less, and the people around them.

Support is not limited to a particular illness or diagnosis.

There is no financial assessment.

How we can help

Mingary Care coordinates and funds short-term practical support through trusted local providers, businesses and suppliers.

Practical support at home

Personal care, meals, cleaning and other practical help at home.

Equipment and essentials

Equipment and practical essentials that can make day-to-day life easier.

Transport and fuel

Help with transport, fuel and getting to appointments.

Support for the people around them

Respite, bereavement counselling and other practical help for those supporting someone who is dying.

Meaningful moments

Help to make something important possible when time is short.

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Ready to get in touch?

You can call us during business hours or leave your details below and we’ll give you a call.

Call Mingary Care

Phone: 07 5479 0881
Business hours: [to confirm]

Mingary Care is not an emergency or 24-hour service.

Request a call

Leave your details and someone from Mingary Care will give you a call.

How it works

Get in touch

Call us or leave your details and ask us to call you.

We talk through what’s needed

We’ll talk through what help is needed, what’s already in place or being explored, and where the gap is.

We work out how Mingary Care can help

If Mingary Care is able to help, we’ll agree on the support we can fund and the timeframe for that support.

We coordinate the support

We arrange the agreed support through the local providers, businesses or suppliers we work with.

Frequently asked questions

When should I contact Mingary Care?

Get in touch as soon as you know practical support is needed and it isn’t available, affordable or able to start quickly enough. You don’t need to wait until the situation becomes urgent. Tell us what’s happening and we’ll let you know whether Mingary Care may be able to help.

Do I need a health professional to refer me?

No. You can contact Mingary Care yourself, or someone close to you can get in touch on your behalf. Health professionals and community services can also make referrals.

Can Mingary Care help if other services are already involved?

Yes. We work alongside the health and community services already involved. We don’t fund the same support where it’s already available, but if there’s still a practical gap, we may be able to help.

Is Mingary Care support free?

There is no cost to the person receiving the support. Mingary Care funds the agreed support through money raised by our community.

How long can Mingary Care provide support?

Mingary Care provides short-term support based on what’s needed. We’ll talk with you about what we can fund and for how long, so you know what to expect.

Does someone need a particular diagnosis to receive support?

No. Mingary Care is not condition-specific. The person must be dying and have a prognosis of 12 months or less.

Does the person need to be connected with a palliative care team?

No. This isn’t a requirement for Mingary Care support. We do encourage connection with a palliative care team or appropriate health services where possible.

Is Mingary Care a hospice or palliative care service?

No. Mingary Care is not a hospice and does not provide clinical palliative care. We coordinate and fund short-term practical support alongside the health and community services already involved.

Is Mingary Care an emergency or 24-hour service?

No. Mingary Care is not an emergency or 24-hour service. Contact us during business hours for practical support. If urgent medical help is needed, call 000.