The disability taskforce will be formed quickly and its members will include people with disabilities. The taskforce will make recommendations to the State Government and the NDIS.
“Ann Marie Smith’s recent tragic death has highlighted significant gaps in the NDIS system and we are determined to ensure all the proper safeguards are in place to prevent such an event happening again,” said Minister for Human Services Michelle Lensink.
“We expect to have the new, taskforce up and running imminently and it will swiftly make recommendations to both the State and Federal Governments.
“The safety and well-being of South Australians living with disability remains a key priority of the Government.
“We will continue to advocate for national consistency to ensure our most vulnerable are being treated with dignity, respect and care and we hope this taskforce finds some answers.”
The Marshall Liberal Government appointed Disability Advocate Dr David Caudrey to further assess safeguarding provisions for people with disability in SA.
