This is in response to the case against Joshua Brown, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted children in various childcare centres in Victoria.

Notwithstanding the alleged crimes (which are disgraceful and evil if proven), I support the decision by this childcare operator.

Some roles are for women, some roles are for men.

I can accept male teachers in primary and secondary school, but I really do not believe there is a place for them in babysitting institutions. They call it early learning, but in reality it is institutionalised babysitting to allow women to go to work.

If we are to have babysitters, then they should be women.

Changing nappies is definitely a woman's job.

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By Rebecca Borg and Susie O'Brien
4 July 2025

HERALD SUN



Male workers will not change nappies in 16 Victorian childcare centres following a snap decision by Inspire Early Learning Journey on Friday.

The Montessori childcare provider has become one of the first in Victoria to change its policies around what male educators can do in the classroom.

In a letter sent to parents on Friday afternoon, chief curriculum and quality officer Eleinna Anderson informed families male staff will not be assigned nappy change or toileting duties.

“At Inspire Early Learning Journey, the wellbeing and safety of your children are at the heart of everything we do,” the letter said.

“We’re writing to share a few important updates to our guidelines around staff interactions with children and team responsibilities – changes made with careful thought and a continued commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all.

“To ensure we remain sensitive and responsive to family needs, we have made an adjustment: male educators will not be assigned to nappy change or toileting duties.”

FULL STORY: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/childcare-operator-bans-male-workers-from-changing-nappies-after-alleged-predator-exposed/news-story/da9b5e72d57f7116e1459ce2b0031e78

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote on Jul 4^th, 2025 at 7:38pm:


Women don't normally get charged for that stuff.

MattE wrote on Jul 5^th, 2025 at 10:09am:

Of course they don’t, but if a woman is charged then the company should ban women from nappy changing etc., so who is going to change nappies?

Belgarion wrote on Jul 5^th, 2025 at 9:15pm:


The odd thing is that men are silent when they have been banned from changing nappies. Why don't men dye their hair green or blue and march down the street chanting "Make us happy and let us change a nappy".

MattE wrote on Jul 5^th, 2025 at 9:47pm:


Men could retaliate and ban women from cooking, you know the mushroom thing.

I’m certain a majority of males would not handle a job in daycare …

Leroy wrote on Jul 5^th, 2025 at 10:35pm:


What would you prefer to do… change a tire, or change a nappy.
Keep in mind there’s only once in a blue moon a tire needs changing.

Here’s a pic of an outfit suitable for dads to change a nappy