G8 Education Accelerates CCTV Rollout Amid Child Abuse Allegations

Fri Jul 11 2025 11:21:47 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
G8 Education Accelerates CCTV Rollout Amid Child Abuse Allegations

In response to serious child abuse accusations, G8 Education announces swift implementation of CCTV across its Australian childcare centres, while addressing concerns about privacy and staff welfare.


G8 Education, Australia's leading childcare operator, plans to expedite the installation of CCTV across its over 400 centres following child sexual abuse allegations against an employee. The company aims to enhance safety measures for children while balancing privacy and operational concerns amidst criticism from experts.



G8 Education, one of Australia’s largest private childcare providers, is hastening the deployment of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in more than 400 centres after serious allegations of child abuse involving an employee surfaced. The swift move comes in light of the charges against Joshua Dale Brown, 26, who faces over 70 counts including child rape, allegedly committed against multiple children at a G8-managed facility in Melbourne between 2022 and 2023.

The company's managing director Pejman Okhovat characterized the allegations as "deeply disturbing" and expressed regret for the "unimaginable pain" inflicted upon families. G8 Education operates a range of childcare centre brands and currently employs around 10,000 staff members, caring for approximately 41,000 children.

To bolster parental confidence, G8 Education announced that it will allow parents and guardians to select who is authorized to change their children’s nappies and assist them in the toilet. An independent review of the allegations against Brown will also be commissioned once law enforcement investigations and criminal proceedings have concluded.

A spokesperson indicated that while the rollout of CCTV is set to accelerate following a trial period, no specific timeline has been provided. The company affirmed its commitment to transparency, promising to keep families and staff informed about the progress of installations. Furthermore, G8 Education assured that it adheres to privacy laws and child protection standards, although it has not disclosed details regarding the operation of CCTV systems, footage access, or data storage durations.

Child safety expert Kristi McVee cautioned that the effectiveness of CCTV would depend heavily on human oversight, raising concerns about potential circumvention and destruction of evidence to favor organizational interests. Similarly, Professor Daryl Higgins of the Australian Catholic University emphasized that CCTV should not be viewed as a complete solution, stressing the importance of thorough discussions on its implementation and monitoring.

Martyn Mills-Bayne from the University of South Australia warned that reliance on CCTV could create a misplaced sense of security and detract from the necessity of improving staff-to-child ratios. He also expressed concern that allowing parental input regarding caretakers for personal care may inadvertently pressure female employees, invoking possible gender discrimination in staffing processes.

The allegations against Brown have resulted in health authorities urging families of around 1,200 children who had been in his care at various centres—many not affiliated with G8 Education—to undergo testing for infectious diseases as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, both state and federal governments have committed to instituting stricter employee vetting procedures and regulations in Australia’s childcare sector. Brown remains in custody, awaiting his court appearance in September, while facing numerous accusations involving very young children.

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