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.
Childcare operator bans male workers from changing nappies after alleged predator exposed
Male workers will be banned from changing nappies in 16 Victorian childcare centres following a snap decision by an operator on Friday, days after Joshua Brown was revealed as an alleged predator.
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