As a mother and part of a group of concerned parents, we are grieving the tragic death of Riley, a young child who lost his life while in the care of a family daycare. This heartbreaking incident has raised serious questions about the safety and oversight of daycare centres across Australia.

One of the most concerning issues is the lack of CCTV surveillance in many childcare facilities, making it difficult to properly investigate incidents and provide families with the truth. Without video evidence, families are left without answers, accountability, or justice when tragedies occur.

We believe that installing CCTV in all daycare centres, including family daycare facilities, will help ensure the safety of children, provide transparency, and hold caregivers accountable when incidents happen. This is not about invading privacy but about protecting our most vulnerable and ensuring that the truth can be uncovered when it’s needed most.

Our goal is simple: We want the Australian Government and the Education Department to mandate the installation of CCTV cameras in all daycare facilities, ensuring that recordings are accessible to officials only in the event of an incident. This will provide the peace of mind and accountability that families deserve when they entrust their children to childcare providers.