Complaints ignored over alleged child care worker paedophile
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New allegations have surfaced against Joshua Brown, a childcare educator in Point Cook, who is facing over 70 charges including alleged child sexual assault. Reports indicate that concerns about Brown's conduct were raised as early as two years before his arrest, with incidents reported to G8 Education, Victoria Police, the Commission for Children and Young People, and the Department of Education. Despite multiple reports of aggressive behaviour and physical handling of children, Brown received a formal warning and took extended leave, but his working with children check was not escalated for review. The case has prompted intense scrutiny of the oversight system and left affected families with diminished trust in the childcare sector.
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- Joshua Brown, a childcare educator, faces over 70 charges including alleged child sexual assault. 10s
- Concerns about Brown's conduct were reported to authorities as early as two years before his arrest. 31s
- Brown was formally warned in April 2023 after staff reported aggressive handling of a child. 56s
- Despite further allegations in January 2024, Brown's working with children check was not escalated for review. 1m 14s
- The case has led to scrutiny of oversight processes and shaken trust among parents. 1m 29s