The Judge accepted that almost from the outset of the offending, the man had done everything possible to redress the situation, including undertaking counselling, and other steps which assisted her family.
He had also wanted to "self-refer" to police at the time, but it was only recently police became aware. The man co-operated, admitting the offending and pleading guilty.
He had also established good character, and there was nothing to suggest any further offending.
The man's steps and good character also accepted by Crown prosecutor Fiona Cleary, although the Crown opposed the application for a discharge without conviction.
Offences with the girl happened when the man got into her bed and rubbed his hands over her chest and genital area, initially on the outside of her clothing, but also with what Judge Down called "skin-to-skin" contact.
The girl had also recalled being strapped on her hands and body with a leather belt by the man, while the boy recalled being thrown against a wall, hit about the body and hands, and being slapped with a jandal.
Mr Fairbrother said the man had been involved with a religious group around the time of the offending, and may have believed that the assaults were punishment accepted by the church.
