22/09/2026
I wasn't sure whether to post about this, but after seeing today's news I feel like I need to say something.
Earlier this year I helped Kyle when his bird went missing. We had mutual friends and connections through a local business I trusted, so I trusted him too. I welcomed him into my home, around my kids, and even recommended his bird visits to other families.
When I later found out about his previous criminal history, I was horrified. I raised it with our mutual connections and learned they were already aware of his history and choosing to stand by him. I wasn't comfortable with that, I wasn't willing to stay quiet about my concerns, and I cut ties.
An anonymous post about his history was later made in a local Facebook group. I had nothing to do with it, but was accused of writing it and actually received legal correspondence over it. The real author has since been independently confirmed.
I haven't spoken publicly about any of this before today, but today's news obviously changes things.
Kyle is now facing a number of very serious charges involving children. These are allegations before the courts and I won't speculate about them.
What I will say is that kids' safety comes before friendships, business relationships or keeping the peace. Every. Single. Time.
Looking back, it makes me sick knowing I welcomed someone into my home and around my own children without information that would have completely changed that decision.
A Toowoomba avian educator has been charged with serious child s*x offences, including grooming and producing child exploitation material. STORY π https://bit.ly/4ro9Jl3