Messages sent to the parents of youngsters who attended childcare centres where two alleged offenders worked have revealed which sexually transmitted infections for which their children must be tested.

A message sent from the Victorian Department of Health has asked parents to test their children for serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Childcare centre attendees urged to test for STIs.

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“It is recommended your child be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis,” the message read.

“Please show this message to your Urgent Care Clinic or your GP so they can arrange the test.“

It was revealed by The Age that some parents were required to retest their children as certain tests were not in the original message.

Michael Simon Wilson, 36, was charged over the alleged rape of a teenage boy in Hoppers Crossing on April 16 which led police to uncover evidence of horrific alleged sexual abuse of children at Melbourne childcare centres, the Herald Sun reports.

Childcare worker Joshua Brown, 26, who worked at more than 20 centres across Victoria between 2017 and May 2025, was charged on Tuesday.

He is facing more than 70 child sex charges relating to the alleged abuse of eight children aged between five months and two-years-old.

His charges include sexual penetration of a child under 12, attempted sexual penetration of a child under 12 and producing child abuse material.

He is also accused of using his bodily fluids to contaminate children’s food, News.com.au reported.

The charges against the two men prompted an urgent recommendation from the Victorian Government that 1200 children seek STI tests.

On Wednesday, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced that personal devices will be banned at all childcare centres across the state by September 26.

Childcare centres that did not comply will face fines of up to $50,000.

Joshua Brown (left) and Michael Simon Wilson (right) Credit: Supplied

Families affected by the abuse, including those referred for testing, will be eligible for a $5000 immediate needs payment.

Allen has also commissioned an urgent review into childcare safety, including the possibility of installing CCTV cameras in centres, as well as deploying a “four eyes” principle, meaning children should not be left alone with a single adult.

Working with Children Checks are reviewed every five years. The state government will now be reviewing whether the timeframe for this should be shortened.

Wilson and Brown are reportedly known to each other, though the nature of the relationship is unclear, and Wilson’s alleged offences are not believed to involve childcare centres or any of Brown’s alleged victims.

Wilson and Brown are due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court on September 15.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or Sexual Assault Counselling Australia on 1800 211 028.

Young people seeking support can phone beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or go to headspace.org.au.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.