‘I Felt Numb’: Parents Grapple with Guilt and Horror After Childcare Abuse Allegations

'I felt that judgement': Male childcare workers now worry about their jobs

Male educators say they’re feeling isolated as the fallout from the latest childcare abuse allegations raises tensions in workplaces.

Accused sex offenders allowed to work with Victorian children

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Childcare centres’ big call on male staff

Male educators will reportedly no longer be allowed to change nappies at a string of Victorian childcare centres, in the wake of distressing allegations of child abuse.

‘I felt numb’: Parents grapple with guilt and horror after childcare abuse allegations

This week Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown was charged with sexually abusing children and infants in his care. The revelation has shattered confidence in the sector, and triggered calls for a suite of reforms to better protect children.

Childcare centres are failing to detect abuse

Research shows perpetrators are almost always male, avoid being caught for long periods, and are only exposed when police investigate online abuse material.

Major childcare operator bans male workers from changing nappies

The change will be introduced immediately at all 16 centres.