Tammy Shipley

Tammy Shipley, a 47-year-old Indigenous Australian woman, died in 2022 while on remand at Silverwater women’s correctional centre for minor shoplifting charges. She is currently newsworthy due to an inquest into her death. Recent hearings have revealed that Shipley drank 67 glasses of water prior to her death, leading to water intoxication. The coroner is examining whether police informed prison staff about Shipley's acute mental health conditions, especially considering her previous arrest under the mental health act. Shipley is remembered as a loving and joyful mother of five children and two grandchildren. The inquest highlights concerns regarding the treatment and care of individuals with mental health issues within the correctional system, particularly Indigenous Australians.