54-year-old Ann Marie Smith's death not only shocked the leafy part of Adelaide where she lived out her final days, but it shocked the entire nation. 

Ms Smith, who lived alone with cerebral palsy and was unable to walk or bathe herself. She hadn't been moved or taken to the toilet by her daily carer for an undetermined stretch of time, and was suffering injuries she was unable to recover from when rushed to hospital. 

Police have launched a manslaughter investigation. 

What does Ann Marie's life say about the way Australia treats those with disabilities? And, will her death change anything in the future? 

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Guests:  Jordon Steele-John, WA Senator and disability rights advocate; Michaela Banks, parent of a child with a disability. 

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54-year-old Ann Marie Smith's death not only shocked the leafy part of Adelaide where she lived out her final days, but it shocked the entire nation.&nbsp;
Ms Smith, who lived alone with cerebral palsy and was unable to walk or bathe herself. She hadn't been moved or taken to the toilet by her daily carer for an undetermined stretch of time, and was suffering injuries she was unable to recover from when rushed to hospital.&nbsp;
Police have launched a manslaughter investigation.&nbsp;
What does Ann Marie's life say about the way Australia treats those with disabilities? And, will her death change anything in the future?&nbsp;
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Melanie Tait
Audio Producer: Elise Cooper
Guests: &nbsp;Jordon Steele-John, WA Senator and disability rights advocate; Michaela Banks, parent of a child with a disability.&nbsp;
Listener Feedback Survey: Take our 5 minute survey for a chance to win a $50 EFTPOS gift card <a href="https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5566501/ff2ba2d202a9">https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5566501/ff2ba2d202a9</a>&nbsp;
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?&nbsp; You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>

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