‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Sydney childcare worker faces 137 child abuse charges relating to multiple centres

‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Sydney childcare worker faces 137 child abuse charges relating to multiple centres

The Guardian April 17, 2026

Man initially charged in July but Australian federal police uncovered dozens more alleged offences after reviewing files on his devicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former childcare employee accused of abusing children in his care has been hit with another 129 charges after investigators say they identified more victims.The man, aged in his 30s, was initially charged with eight counts of online child abuse material offences in July 2025 after years of alleged offending. Continue reading…