Ipswich detectives have charged a 56-year-old woman with grievous bodily harm and failing to provide the necessities of life to a 77-year-old woman following the investigation of a property in Tarampa.
It will be alleged the woman was acting as a carer for a 77-year-old woman at an address on Lowood-Minden Road.
Police will further allege the woman neglected and mistreated the 77-year-old woman over a prolonged period of time, causing significant injuries, which resulted in her being admitted to the intensive care unit at Ipswich Hospital on May 29.
The 77-year-old woman remains in hospital a serious condition.
During the investigation of the property it will be alleged police also uncovered a number of animals including horses, geese and chickens that required bio-hazard measures to be put in place.
The 56-year-old Tarampa woman is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court tomorrow, June 4.
Detective Inspector David Briese of the Ipswich District Crime Services Unit said police will continue to work with RSPCA staff in respect to conditions at the property and the animals being kept there, with further charges possible in the coming weeks.
"The scene that investigators and forensic officers were confronted with was distressing to say the least and it is a testament to these officers that they were able to work within this environment to gather evidence sufficient to proceed with charges,' said Detective Inspector Briese.
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