Media Statement

(attributable to CEO Scott Phillips)

Today the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has released information about a childcare worker charged with alleged child abuse offences.

It also includes the places the accused offender worked at which includes Beacon Hill, Cromer, Forestville and Manly Vale vacation care services.

While this is alarming news for our community, the AFP has told us that our services are not directly involved in this investigation.

The AFP has asked us to reassure families and carers using our services that there is no evidence or information indicating any offending has been committed at any of those services. 

We trust in the AFP to conduct a thorough investigation and will provide any support if required.

Parents and carers can access Operation Arctile information, which has been activated today (31 July, 2025) for information on the time periods of the man’s employment, for advice on appropriate support services, and who to contact if they believe they require further assistance. 

The AFP also says all of the identified families have been contacted by the AFP and offered support services by NSW Health.

Whilst this is a shock to us all, we will keep families updated with any relevant information as it comes to hand.