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Deafblind woman speaks about horrific rape by care worker

A mum has revealed the harrowing moment a 22-year-old worker crept into her room, lifted up her nightdress and raped her...

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09th July 2020 5:07 PM

A mum has revealed the harrowing moment a 22-year-old worker crept into her room, lifted up her nightdress and raped her while she lay there unable to move.

Someone used car of a woman who died from extreme neglect

An unknown person who was driving disabled neglect victim Ann Marie Smith’s car racked up $2000 in traffic fines – and then...

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19th June 2020 4:06 PM

An unknown person who was driving disabled neglect victim Ann Marie Smith’s car racked up $2000 in traffic fines – and then used her cash to pay them.

NDIS failed to probe death and rape, MP claims

Claims carers raped an intellectually disabled person, a death and another sexual assault allegation went uninvestigated by...

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19th June 2020 11:06 AM

Claims carers raped an intellectually disabled person, a death and another sexual assault allegation went uninvestigated by the NDIS watchdog.

Care provider took two weeks to report Ann Marie’s death

The company responsible for caring for Ann Marie Smith before her shocking death has been slugged with a large fine.

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21st May 2020 8:05 PM

The company responsible for caring for Ann Marie Smith before her shocking death has been slugged with a large fine.

Disability royal commissioner appalled by Ann Marie’s death

The 'degrading' death of cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith has appalled the chairman of the disability royal...

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20th May 2020 8:05 PM

The 'degrading' death of cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith has appalled the chairman of the disability royal commission.

Ann Marie’s carer hires top lawyer as police investigate

The woman employed to care for Ann Marie Smith for six years before her death in 'disgusting and degrading' circumstances...

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19th May 2020 6:05 PM

The woman employed to care for Ann Marie Smith for six years before her death in 'disgusting and degrading' circumstances has been identified.