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Accused Melbourne Childcare Worker Joshua Brown Hit With 83 New Charges, Total Now 156

Health officials say no further STI testing is required for families already contacted.

Overview

  • Police identified four additional alleged child victims linked to three centres in Point Cook, Williamstown and Keilor, with incidents dated March 2019, December 2020 and February 2021, and February 2025.
  • The fresh counts include penetration of a child under 12, producing and transmitting child abuse material, sexual assault of a child under 16, and other offences.
  • Twelve bestiality charges were also filed and police state these are part of a separate investigation unrelated to childcare centres.
  • Authorities say no new centres of concern have been identified beyond the 23 sites where Brown worked between 2017 and 2025, and affected families have been notified and offered support.
  • Brown remains in custody and is due back in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on February 10, 2026, as the Sexual Crimes Squad continues an active investigation.