Betrayal of Trust

A one-hour special reveals deep failures and systemic issues in Australia's childcare sector. Adele Ferguson uncovers shocking cases of child abuse, neglect and injury highlighting gaps in childcare safety and accountability.

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17 March 2025:
Boy's treatment at 'house of horrors' childcare a 'betrayal of trust', mother says. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-17/childcare-jumpstart-mistreatment-four-corners/105051120

18 March 2025:
Private childcare whistleblowers' disturbing experiences inside a sector putting profits before kids https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-17/private-childcare-centres-whistleblowers-abuse-four-corners/105058186

7 April 2025:
VIDEO: More disturbing incidents exposed inside NSW childcare centres https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-07/more-disturbing-incidents-exposed-inside-nsw/105148614

12 May 2025:
Video shows childcare worker hitting baby and laughing about it at Affinity Education centre https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-12/video-shows-childcare-worker-hitting-baby-at-affinity-education/105268298

15 May 2025: Shocking rate of serious incidents at childcare centres exposed
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-15/green-leaves-childcare-centre-severe-burn-victim/105287154

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