Police have charged a man with 13 offences following investigations into the alleged grooming and indecent assault of a teenager.
It is alleged between 2020 to 2024 a now 45-year-old man committed offences towards a boy aged in his early teens during the course of his duties as a disability support worker.
The matter was first reported to police in mid September 2026.
Morningside Child Protection Investigation Unit (CPIU) immediately commenced investigations and arrested the 45-year-old man on 30 September.
The 45-year-old Moorooka man was charged with 13 offences including three counts of indecent treatment of children under 16, two counts each of grooming child under 16 years – facilitate procurement of child to engage in sexual acts, supplying dangerous drugs to minor under 16 years old, indecent treatment of child under 16 (indecent film etc) and one count each of indecent treatment of child under 16 (permit), indecent treatment of child under 16 (expose), indecent treatment of child under 16 (procure to commit) and carnal knowledge with children under 16 carer.
The man was held in custody and first appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court on 1 October. He is expected to reappear on 23 November.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Morningside CPIU Officer in Charge, Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Connor Grant urges anyone else with information to contact police.
“I acknowledge the enormous courage the victim has shown in coming forward. No one should have to experience alleged offences of this nature, especially from someone who is meant to care for them,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Grant said.
“Police treat any reports of this nature with the utmost seriousness.
“If anyone else has experienced behaviour of this nature or believes they may have information that relates, we urge you to contact police.
“You do not have to face this process alone and there are support services available to help you.”
Quote this reference number: QP2601820883
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444.
If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.
If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.
There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.
For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.
