A childcare worker has been charged with 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material, relating to allegations involving eight victims at a Point Cook centre.
Joshua Brown, 26, of Point Cook worked at 20 centres between 2017 and May 2025, and police are investigating a further allegation relating to an Essendon centre.
The Victorian government has created a dedicated advice line on 1800 791 241. The line is open seven days a week from 8am-9pm on weekdays and from 8am-5pm on weekends.
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