All the places the childcare worker accused of 70 offences in Melbourne has worked
Explorers Early Learning (Point Cook) between August 18 2019, to October 27 2019, and further casual work on November 10 2019, and December 22 2019
Adventurers Education (Wyndham Vale) between November 25 2019, to July 24 2020
Only About Children (Williamstown) between October 28 2020, to March 30 2021
Wallaby Childcare Centre (Sanctuary Lakes) between April 13 2021, to May 25 2021
Nido Early Learning School (Werribee) between June 21 2021, to July 16 2021
Creative Gardens (Point Cook) between October 28 2021, to February 2 2024
Leopold World of Learning (Leopold) between February 9 2023, to February 13 2023
Greenwood (Point Cook) between February 14 2023, to March 10 2023
Little Blossoms Child Care Centre (Werribee) between August 14 2023, to August 17 2023
D.O.T.S Occupational Therapy for Children (Footscray) between March 1 2024, to April 30 2024
Aussie Kindies Early Learning (Sunbury) between August 13 2024, to August 21 2024
Milestones Early Learning (Werribee) between August 14 2024, to August 16 2024
Milestones Early Learning (Hoppers Crossing) on August 19 2024
Papilio Early Learning (Hoppers Crossing) between August 22 2024, to March 12 2025
Kids Academy (Melton) on September 12 2024
Kids Academy (Kensington) between October 7 2024, to October 9 2024
Aussie Kindies Early Learning (Keilor) on February 11 2025
Papilio Early Learning (Essendon) between February 17 2025, to May 9 2025
Milestones Early Learning (Bundoora) on May 8 2025 Victoria Police Acting Commander Janet Stevenson. (9News) A public health response is under way as expert advice suggests some children may have been exposed to an infectious disease at the childcare centres. Authorities are recommending about 1200 children be screened for infectious diseases out of precaution. Families who may be affected have already been contacted by the Department of Health and Victoria Police. It may be possible that those recommended for testing had no exposure, and not every child who attended the listed childcare centres will be recommended for testing. Anyone who has not been contacted likely has not been identified as someone who needs further public health information. However, some families may have moved homes or changed their contact details. Parents and carers are advised to check the list of childcare centres and contact the dedicated advice hotline on 1800 791 241 if they believe their child was at the centre during the same time Brown was employed. The hotline is open seven days a week between 8am to 9pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on weekends. Anyone with further health concerns should contact their GP. Testing is not advised for staff members at the listed childcare centres, but those concerned about their health are also urged to contact their GP. The Department of Health and Victoria Police have contacted a total of 2600 families. (Supplied) The Department of Health and Victoria Police have contacted a total of 2600 families whose children attended the childcare centres at the same time Brown was employed via email, text and post. This includes the 1200 families whose child may have been exposed to an infectious disease. Anyone who has not been contacted likely has not been identified as someone who needs further information. But those whose contact details may have changed, or have a child who attended one of the childcare centres during the same time Brown was employed, can call the hotline for more advice. According to authorities, no. The families of the eight alleged victims have been contacted by police. If you have not been contacted by police, there is no evidence to suggest your child has been offended against. Police urge anyone who believes something inappropriate has happened to their child or has any more information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Some families will be eligible to receive $5000 to help with alternative care arrangements, loss of earnings and other needs. The Department of Health will assess eligibility. More resources and information on trauma and sexual assault services are available here . Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) . Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. CONTACT US
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