The AFP continues to seek community input to assist with victim identification in an ongoing child abuse investigation, following the release of seven images last week.
It can be confirmed today (24 July, 2026) two children pictured in images taken at a Rouse Hill childcare centre were already known to the AFP.
The AFP is now renewing its appeal for any information the community might have about an image depicting a two-tone t-shirt, taken from behind the child at a Putney childcare centre about 9 January, 2018.
Police are also launching a fresh appeal to identify a male child whose image was allegedly located on electronic devices seized as part of the investigation.
The child, in images taken sometime between March, 2020 and July, 2025, is wearing Bluey-branded underwear and appears to have a distinctive freckle or mole on their body. Due to the sensitive nature of the images, they cannot be publicly released, but police hope the description may spark recognition.
A multi-agency Local Contact Point (LCP) for the investigation remains active, and gives the community access to more information about the man's employment history and his involvement at facilities, according to information held by the AFP, as well as access to appropriate support resources.
AFP Detective Acting Inspector Emmanuel Tsardoulias said any information, big or small, might assist with the victim identification process.
"We appreciate the information shared with the community may appear limited, however, any clue may assist with victim identification. Please consider the dates, locations and descriptions," Det A/Insp Tsardoulias said.
"Anyone who has information is currently encouraged to contact the LCP on 02 9765 1000. The LCP formally concludes on 26 July, 2026 and, after that, we ask the community to call the AFP on 131 237.
"We thank the public for their cooperation, patience and support as we continue to make inquiries."
The AFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is driving a collaborative national approach to combatting child abuse.
The ACCCE brings together specialist expertise and skills in a central hub, supporting investigations into online child sexual exploitation and developing prevention strategies focused on creating a safer online environment.
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse are urged to contact the ACCCE. If you know abuse is happening right now, or a child is at risk, call police immediately on 000.
If you, or someone you know, is impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation, support services are available.
Advice and support for parents and carers about how they can help protect children online can be found at the ThinkUKnow website, an AFP-led education program designed to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
