{"id":51591,"date":"2026-07-16T04:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/51591\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T04:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:14:07","slug":"hamish-tait-afp-seeks-help-identifying-clothing-in-abuse-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/51591\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamish Tait: AFP seeks help identifying clothing in abuse case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WARNING: Images may be distressing <\/p>\n<p>Australian Federal Police has released a series of images allegedly taken from the electronic devices of a former childcare worker accused of abusing more than 100 children over a 16-year period.<\/p>\n<p>Hamish Tait, 35, has been charged with producing child abuse material during his employment at childcare and early learning centres in northwest Sydney between 2009 and 2025. <\/p>\n<p>He faces 329 charges and is accused of abusing 136 victims from 121 families in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>It comes as the AFP on Thursday revealed they had been able to identify another potential six alleged victims, with another 16 yet to be identified.<\/p>\n<p>The AFP has since released seven de-identified images of items of clothing \u2013 allegedly taken from electronic devices seized during the investigation \u2013 and is seeking any information abut them from the community. <\/p>\n<p>The images are believed to have been taken in childcare centres across Sydney\u2019s northwest between 2018 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Detective Acting Inspector Emmanuel Tsardoulias said an information centre set up by the AFP had received 300 calls since Mr Tait\u2019s identify was made public on Monday after a court suppression order was lifted.<\/p>\n<p>Insp Tsardoulias said detectives attached to Operation Moonbi had spoken to two more families whose children were potential victims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a really tough time for them. But what we would say is that the AFP and New South Wales Health have been there to support them,\u201d Insp Tsardoulias said.<\/p>\n<p>While the distribution of these images can be traumatising for individuals, Mr Tsardoulias said the appeal for information is a \u201cdelicate balance\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I would say is that we now require some assistance from the public to help us identify these victims.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Three of the released pictures, which were believed to be taken on June 26, 2023 at a childcare centre in Rouse Hill, feature the back of a puffer vest, which has a distinctive dinosaur skeleton pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Two other images show a pair of shorts with a blue pattern and a grey T-shirt with an animal pattern on the front left shoulder. <\/p>\n<p>The AFP believes the two images were taken between February 18, 2020 and March 3, 2024 at a Rouse Hill childcare centre. <\/p>\n<p>The final two images feature a two-tone T-shirt that were likely taken on January 9, 2018 at a Putney childcare centre. <\/p>\n<p>Insp Tsardoulias said authorities hoped parents, carers or the general public may recognise the distinctive pieces of clothing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand this week\u2019s news about Operation Moonbi has been tough for members of our community,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe abuse of trust we allege has occurred is confronting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur investigation will continue, and we thank the public for their co-operation, patience and support as we continue to make inquiries.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>A list of the locations where Mr Tait worked or visited has been released on the <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.afp.gov.au\/news-centre\/community-information\/operation-moonbi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Operation Moonbi website<\/a> by the AFP.<\/p>\n<p>Locations include: <\/p>\n<p>Alasan Cottage Preschool \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Amata Anangu School \u2013 Voluntary Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Beaumont Hills OOSH (Jigsaw OOSH or Beaumont Hills OOSH) \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Bright Minds Cranebrook \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Carinya Neighbourhood Children\u2019s Centre Inc \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Cocoon Early Learning Centre \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Dee Why Kindergarten \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Explore Develop Leichhardt \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Box Hill* \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Dural North \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Dural South \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Glenwood North \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Glenwood South \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Putney* \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Rouse Hill* \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Turramurra \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Vineyard \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Fit Kidz Learning Centre Warrawee* \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Friendly Faces Childcare, Padstow \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Glenning Valley Child Care Centre \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Glenorie Preschool \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Goodstart Early Learning Centre Woodcroft \u2013 Educator Session<\/p>\n<p>Gorokan Preschool \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Gracelands Early Education Centre, Kellyville \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Heritage House Cherrybrook Early Education Centre \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Jasmine Preschool, Freemans Reach \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Jigsaw OOSH Dural \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Kiddiwinks Play, Laugh Learn, Warriewood \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Kindy 4 Kids Child Care, Leichardt \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Kradle 2 Krayons Long Day Centre, Penrith \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Leura Child Care Centre \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Little Peoples Early Learning Centre Wollongong \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Maraylya Early Learning Centre \u2013 Educator Session<\/p>\n<p>Milestones Early Learning, Baulkham Hills \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Mimosa Kids, Frenchs Forest \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Montessori Academy, Alexandria \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Montessori Academy, Engadine \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Montessori Academy, Gymea \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Montessori Academy, Penrith \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Montessori Academy, Zetland, Victoria Park \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Morisset and District Children\u2019s Centre (Morisset Early Education Centre \u2013 Community Preschool) \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Oakville Preschool \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Pacific Hills OOSH \/ BAASC \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Pennant Hills Before After School Care (Pennant Hills Public School) \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Peter Pan Kindergarten \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Quakers Hill Kindergarten and Child Care Centre \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Silverdale Child Care Centre -Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Tiny Tykes family day care, Agnes Banks \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Wiggles Giggles Cranebrook \u2013 Incursion Session<\/p>\n<p>Wild Earthlings Cumberland State Forest \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Wild Earthlings Glenorie* \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Wild Earthlings Sydney Park \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Wild Earthlings Wolli Creek \u2013 Early Education Care<\/p>\n<p>Willunga Child Care Centre, Quakers Hill \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Windsor Preschool, South Windsor \u2013 Educator Session<\/p>\n<p>Woodport Early Learning Centre, Green Point \u2013 Training and Assessment Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Young Academics Early Learning Centre Rouse Hill \u2013 Educator Session<\/p>\n<p>* Indicates locations where police allege offending occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LCP on 02 9765 1000. <\/p>\n<p>Read related topics:<a class=\"topic_tag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/topics\/sydney\" data-tgev-container=\"story-topic-links\" data-tgev-label=\"Sydney\" data-tgev-order=\"1\" data-tgev-metric=\"npv\" data-tgev=\"event10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sydney<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WARNING: Images may be distressing Australian Federal Police has released a series of images allegedly taken from 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