Victorian health authorities are recommending that 1,200 children be tested for infectious diseases after a Melbourne childcare worker, Joshua Brown, 26, was charged in May with over 70 offences related to the alleged sexual abuse of eight infants and children (aged five months to two years old) in his care at a childcare centre in Melbourne's western suburbs. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her distress over the "shocking and distressing" allegations.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Victorian health authorities are recommending that 1,200 children be tested for infectious diseases after a Melbourne childcare worker, Joshua Brown, 26, was charged in May with over 70 offences related to the alleged sexual abuse of eight infants and children (aged five months to two years old) in his care at a childcare centre in Melbourne's western suburbs. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan expressed her distress over the "shocking and distressing" allegations.
Trending- 1 May (Joshua Brown charged with offences)
- 2 Last week (Families of alleged victims notified)
- 3 Tuesday (July 1, 2025) (Police confirmed charges)
- 1,200 children recommended for infectious disease testing
- Distress and heartbreak for families of alleged victims
- Disbandment of Hong Kong’s League of Social Democrats (unrelated but mentioned in the article's broader update)
What: A Melbourne childcare worker, Joshua Brown, has been charged with over 70 sex offences against infants and children, leading to health authorities recommending infectious disease testing for 1,200 children who attended the centre.
When: Charges were confirmed by police on Tuesday (July 1, 2025); alleged offences occurred in May; families were notified last week.
Where: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; specifically a childcare centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Joshua Brown is a resident of Point Cook.
Why: Joshua Brown was charged following allegations of sexually abusing infants and children in his care.
How: Police confirmed charges against Joshua Brown, and Victorian health authorities are recommending infectious disease testing for children who attended the affected childcare centre.