Gold Coast Suicide Death – Coomera Cutters Rugby Players Treyvon Bradshaw And Kaiyah Kennedy Dead

The Gold Coast community is mourning the heartbreaking deaths of two young boys, Treyvon Bradshaw and Kaiyah Kennedy, who were connected to the Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club. Treyvon was 13 and Kaiyah was 12, and their deaths within days of one another have left their families, teammates, coaches and the wider rugby league community struggling to comprehend such a devastating loss.

According to reports and statements from the club, Treyvon died on September 26, while Kaiyah died on October 2. The Coomera Cutters announced the boys’ deaths separately, with the club describing the situation as an unimaginable tragedy. Authorities and media reports have described both deaths as suicides, while also reporting that there is no indication the two incidents were linked.

Treyvon was remembered within the Cutters community as a much-loved young player whose absence has deeply affected those who knew him. A fundraiser established for his family described the devastation of losing a child and is helping support his mother, Sarah, and his siblings as they face the days ahead. The club has expressed its love and support for the family and for everyone grieving his loss.

Kaiyah was remembered as a loving and energetic child and a cherished brother to Malakai and Jojo. His family described him as a proud Aboriginal boy who loved learning and being connected to his culture. He was also remembered for his playful personality and the energy he brought into the lives of those around him. His family said his absence has left an enormous void that cannot easily be filled.

The tragedy has reached far beyond the boys’ immediate families. The Cutters have emphasized that their club is more than a place to play rugby league; it is a community where young people should feel that they belong, are valued and have someone beside them when life becomes difficult. Club president Joe Smith said the organization intends to strengthen mental-health awareness and support rather than allowing conversations about young people’s wellbeing to happen only after tragedy strikes.

The deaths have also prompted an outpouring of support from the wider Gold Coast rugby league community. Fundraisers for the two families have collectively raised more than $50,000, reflecting the determination of friends, teammates, sporting communities and strangers to help the families through an unimaginable period of grief.

Treyvon Bradshaw and Kaiyah Kennedy will be remembered not simply for the circumstances of their deaths, but for the young lives they shared with their families, friends and the Coomera Cutters community. Their passing has left a painful absence among those who knew them, while their memories continue to bring people together in support of the families they leave behind. The Cutters have made clear that both boys will forever remain part of their club family.