56 h. ago Childcare to close after 120 years amid warnings Sydney is losing grandchildren

The Millers Point childcare centre will close this year due to dwindling enrolments, as locals say high housing prices are forcing out young families.

Events

6 d. ago Executives resign from childcare chain after abuse charges against ex

Two top executives at Affinity Education have stepped down after child abuse charges were laid against former worker Joshua Brown.

Transport

1 week ago Parents claim centre where Joshua Brown worked dismissed inappropriate touching report

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown.

Society

1 week ago Childcare giant at centre of Joshua Brown investigation ignored inappropriate touching complaint

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown at an Essendon daycare.

Events

1 week ago Safety complaint at Joshua Brown childcare centre not investigated

Affinity Education withheld crucial information concerning two children cared for by accused paedophile Joshua Brown.

Events

2 w. ago How black market childcare centres reach migrant communities, the unvaccinated and the desperate

The cottage industry poses serious threats to children but is popular as it provides low-cost, no-paperwork childcare for some families.

Events

2 w. ago How black market childcare reaches migrant communities, the unvaccinated and the desperate

The cottage industry poses serious threats to children but is popular as it provides low-cost, no-paperwork childcare for some families.

Events

3 w. ago Sydney childcare centre shut down over children's safety concerns

A Jenny's Kindergarten centre in south-west Sydney has been temporarily closed as authorities investigate multiple concerns over child safety.

Politics

3 w. ago Complaint lodged about police handling of child abuse allegation at Perth daycare

A complaint was made to WA Police following a protracted investigation into allegations of abuse at a Perth childcare centre, despite officers finding there was “no offence detected”.

Events

3 w. ago Warning against illegal childcare centres, after children tied to furniture

Disturbing cases of unregulated childcare centres should have parents worried, experts warn.

Events

3 w. ago This childcare chain has been mired in scandal. The CEO’s pay went up

Despite worsening safety records at childcare centres he oversees, the Affinity Education chief told an inquiry he got an increase to his salary.

Politics