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- The death of disability care recipient Ann Marie Smith has led to changes in the sector. (Supplied: SA Police) In South Australia, a state government task force was set up to examine gaps in oversight and safeguarding for people with disabilities.
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Aug 1, 2021 · Key points: Ann Marie Smith died in April 2020 and her sole carer, Rosa Maione, pled guilty to her manslaughter this week. Ms Smith's death led to swift changes in the disability sector. Disability advocates say more needs to be done.
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Aug 2, 2021 · Ms Smith’s death sparked numerous investigations and reviews, including by police, the state government and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The NDIS Commission’s independent investigation led to 10 recommendations, including that vulnerable NDIS participants should have multiple carers.
May 31, 2021 · The hearing will also look at the case of Ann-Marie Smith. Ann-Marie was a woman with disability and an NDIS participant who died in Adelaide in April 2020. The hearing will investigate how: governments; the NDIS; NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission; responded to reports and inquiries into Ann-Marie Smith.
Apr 14, 2021 · The death of Ms Ann-Marie Smith was tragic and continues to shock and sadden many people across Australia. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) moved decisively to take action against Integrity Care, Ms Smith’s NDIS provider - fining the provider, revoking its registration and banning it from operating in the NDIS. The ...
Jun 16, 2020 · Ms Smith, who suffered from cerebral palsy, died in hospital in April from septic shock, multiple organ failure, severe pressure sores and malnourishment while under the care of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
