Health department ‘regrets’ family affected by accused Melbourne childcare paedophile having to test children for STIs twice
The GuardianFriday, July 4, 2025 at 3:44:45 AM
The Victorian health department has expressed regret after a family affected by the alleged crimes of accused Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown had to get their children tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) twice due to administrative confusion. The department acknowledged the "extreme distress" caused, while the premier faces scrutiny over the appointment of a childcare safety reviewer amid the ongoing fallout.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic bungling—it’s a painful example of how systems fail vulnerable families when they’re already reeling from trauma. The double testing ordeal adds insult to injury, and the premier’s handling of the childcare review raises questions about whether the government is truly prioritizing kids' safety or just damage control. For parents, it’s a stark reminder of how much trust we place in institutions that don’t always get it right.
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