SYDNEY — A 26-year-old former childcare worker in Melbourne has been charged with more than 70 child sex offences involving eight children aged between five months and two years.
Victoria Police said the man worked at 20 nurseries across Melbourne from 2017 to 2025. Authorities are now urging 1,200 children who may have had contact with him to be tested for potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Police described the case as “deeply distressing,” and Victoria’s chief health officer said any possible infections are treatable with antibiotics.
State Premier Jacinta Allan called the crimes “sickening” and said her heart goes out to the affected families.
Support Resources:
For sexual violence support: Call Talian Kasih (15999 / WhatsApp 019-2615999), WAO (03-30008858 / WhatsApp 018-9888058), or AWAM (016-2374221).
To report child abuse: Call Talian Kasih (15999), Talian BuddyBear (1800-18-2327), or One Crisis Centre (see numbers for KL, Sungai Buloh, and Putrajaya hospitals).
