Child care worker charged after major child abuse investigation

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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.

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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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