'Carer' sentenced to six years jail for neglect death of Ann Marie Smith

The carer who admitted the manslaughter of Ann Marie Smith in a shameful neglect case which turned a spotlight on disability support has been sentenced to six years and seven months in prison.

Ann Marie Smith's family confronts carer in court

The family of Ann Marie Smith says the carer who pleaded guilty to her manslaughter has finally “stood up to be counted”.

Ann Marie Smith in 2012. Image supplied by SA Police.

Woman charged over Ann Marie Smith's death

UPDATED | A carer for Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith has been charged with manslaughter over the 54-year-old’s death.

Federal inquiry call into Ann-Marie Smith's death

The “disgusting and degrading” death of Ann-Marie Smith has sparked calls for both state and federal independent inquiries into how the vulnerable Adelaide woman could suffer such neglect while under care of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Carer sacked over "disgusting, degrading" death of client

The carer of an Adelaide woman suffering from cerebral palsy who died in “disgusting and degrading” conditions has been sacked.