More than 120 families notified as Local Contact Point established in Sydney childcare worker investigation

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More than 120 families have now been formally notified by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) following the completion of an extensive victim identification process as part of Operation Moonbi, the investigation into alleged child abuse offences involving a former Sydney childcare worker.

The AFP confirmed on 13 July 2026 that a non-publication order had been discontinued, allowing authorities to publicly identify the investigation after impacted families had been contacted and appropriate support arrangements established.

The 35-year-old man remains before the courts and has been charged with 329 offences allegedly committed over a 16-year period. The charges include allegations relating to the production of child abuse material, filming private acts involving children, child abuse material offences and alleged sexual offences against children. The most serious offences carry a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment.

The AFP alleges the man worked at or attended 62 early childhood education and care services between 2009 and 2025, predominantly across Sydney's north-west. Investigators further allege offences occurred at five locations, including four childcare services and the man's private business.

He has remained in custody since his arrest in July 2025, when his Working With Children Check was suspended.

AFP Acting Commander Luke Needham said authorities had identified 136 alleged victims, with 121 families contacted across Australia and overseas.

The AFP said the investigation required significant time and coordination to ensure families were identified, notified and provided with tailored support before information relating to the investigation was made public.

"Any form of child sexual abuse is confronting and horrific, even more so when the alleged perpetrator is an individual trusted with the care of our youth," Acting Commander Needham said.

"As a result of our comprehensive investigation and extensive victim identification process, we allege this matter currently involves 136 victims."

He said Operation Moonbi had involved the analysis of approximately 2.4 million electronic files, the execution of 12 search warrants and countless hours of investigative and forensic work over the past 12 months.

"We wholeheartedly thank the investigators, forensics members and victim identification teams who have worked tirelessly and diligently to review 16 years of alleged offending on the man's devices. This took time, skill and determination," he said.

"We urge any victim-survivors to seek support or talk to a trusted person if today's news has caused distress."

A dedicated Local Contact Point (LCP) has now been established to provide coordinated information and support for parents and carers, including locations the alleged man worked.

The service enables families to access verified information about the accused's employment history, receive guidance on available support services and obtain advice about who to contact if they believe they require further assistance.

The Local Contact Point forms part of a coordinated multi-agency response involving the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), NSW Health, the NSW Department of Communities and Justice and the NSW Early Learning Commission.

Authorities have encouraged parents and carers with concerns to access the dedicated support services, even if they have not yet been contacted directly.

Operation Moonbi commenced in June 2025 following information received from the United States National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the alleged online upload of child abuse material.

The AFP subsequently linked the accused to the alleged activity and executed a search warrant at a property in Glossodia in Sydney's north-west, where electronic devices were seized for forensic examination.

Investigators allege the examination identified child abuse material, leading to the man's initial arrest in July 2025 before further charges were laid in April, June and July 2026.

As part of the ongoing investigation, multiple search warrants were also executed at childcare services across Sydney's north-west as investigators sought to establish the full extent of the alleged offending and identify affected children.

The AFP said investigations remain ongoing.

Read the full AFP media release here.

Support and resources

Readers seeking support or information can access the following services:

NSW Health Sexual Assault Services (SAS) www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/sexualassault/Pages/health-sas-services.aspx

1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au

Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au

Bravehearts
Specialist child protection and child sexual abuse support services
1800 272 831
www.bravehearts.org.au

Blue Knot Foundation
Support for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse
1300 657 380
www.blueknot.org.au

National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service
1800 211 028