Child care worker charged after major child abuse investigation

A Gold Coast man has been charged with more than one thousand six hundred child abuse offences against 91 children, all of them, pre-pubescent girls. His crimes were allegedly carried out while working at childcare centres in Brisbane, Sydney and overseas. This content may cause distress to some listeners.

Australian Federal Police headquarters in Canberra Source: SBS News / Allan Lee

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Anyone seeking information or support relating to sexual abuse can contact Bravehearts on 1800 272 831 or Blue Knot on 1300 657 380

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