More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker
Australian police have contacted over 120 families as part of an investigation into a former childcare worker accused of 329 offences. The man allegedly committed crimes against 136 victims over a 16-year period across multiple early childhood facilities.
Why it matters
This case highlights significant failures in child protection and background screening processes within the childcare industry.
The former Sydney childcare worker is accused of 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period. Photograph: supplied by Australian Federal Police The former Sydney childcare worker is accused of 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period. Photograph: supplied by Australian Federal Police Sydney More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year period
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia federal police have contacted more than 120 families as they investigate alleged offending by a former Sydney childcare worker.
The man, 35, has been charged with 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period against 136 victims.
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