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For referrers

Refer someone to Mingary Care

Health professionals, social workers, community services and other referrers can refer people who are dying for free, short-term practical support on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie.

When someone is expected to die within the next 12 months, 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.

When the help someone needs isn’t available, affordable or able to start quickly enough, Mingary Care coordinates and funds support through trusted local providers, businesses and suppliers.

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Who we support

Mingary Care supports people on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie, 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.

When to refer

You don’t need to wait until a practical need becomes urgent.

Refer as soon as you identify a gap between the support someone needs and what they can access. That might mean help isn’t available, affordable or able to start quickly enough, or that existing services or funding don’t cover what’s needed.

Not sure whether Mingary Care can help? Call us on 07 5479 0881 to talk it through.

How we can help

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

Practical help at home
Equipment and essentials
Transport and fuel
Respite
Bereavement counselling
Meaningful moments and last wishes

Sometimes filling one gap can take a lot of pressure off the person who is dying and the people around them.

Make a referral

Complete the referral form to tell us about the person, the support they need, what is already in place or being explored, and where the gap is.

What happens next?

We review the referral

We’ll look at what support is needed, what is already in place or being explored, and where Mingary Care may be able to help.

We contact the person referred

We’ll call the person referred within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) to talk through what’s needed and clarify any details.

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

Who can I refer to Mingary Care?

Mingary Care supports people on the Sunshine Coast and in Gympie who are dying and have a prognosis of 12 months or less. Support is not limited to a particular illness or diagnosis. We can also arrange practical help that supports the people around them.

When should I make a referral?

As soon as you identify a practical need that isn’t being met. You don’t need to wait until the situation becomes urgent. Earlier referrals give us more opportunity to understand what’s needed and where Mingary Care may be able to help.

Can I refer someone who already has other services or funding in place?

Yes. Mingary Care works alongside existing health and community services. We may be able to help where there’s still a practical gap, for example, when additional funding is pending, existing support doesn’t cover what’s needed, or help can’t start quickly enough.

Does the person need a particular diagnosis?

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, although we encourage connection with a palliative care team or other appropriate health services where possible.

Is Mingary Care support free?

Yes. There is no cost to the person receiving support and no financial assessment. Mingary Care receives no government funding. Our work is made possible through our Op Shops, donors, fundraising, grants, sponsors and local supporters.

How long can Mingary Care provide support?

Mingary Care provides short-term support based on the person’s needs and circumstances. We’ll be clear about what support we can fund and for how long. We work alongside existing services rather than providing ongoing care.

How do I make a referral to Mingary Care?

Select Start a Referral and complete the online form. Tell us about the person, the practical support they need, what’s already in place or being arranged, and anything important about timing.

Can I discuss a potential referral before submitting the form?

Of course. If you’re unsure whether Mingary Care can help, call us on 07 5479 0881. We can talk through the situation and whether a referral would be appropriate.