Shock in Melbourne: Woman with Cerebral Palsy Abused at Care Home, Family Exposes Carers

April 15, 2024
Shock in Melbourne: Woman with Cerebral Palsy Abused at Care Home, Family Exposes Carers
  • Lee-Anne Mackey, a resident with cerebral palsy at a Scope-run house in Melbourne, was subjected to abuse by her carers.

  • Covert camera footage obtained by her parents, Rob and Lorraine Mackey, exposed the carers' bullying, vile behavior, and physical abuse.

  • NDIS Minister Bill Shorten responded with a promise to ban the involved carers for life.

  • Following the discovery, Scope reported the incident to Victoria Police, resulting in the carers' dismissal and legal proceedings.

  • The offending carers initially pleaded guilty to assault but later appealed, receiving community work orders instead of jail time.

  • The abuse left Lee-Anne Mackey with lasting psychological damage, and her family deeply traumatized.

  • Scope's acting CEO issued an apology to the Mackey family and conveyed distress about the abuse.

  • The case underscores the importance of reporting abuse and ensuring strict accountability in the disability care sector.

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