Coomera Cutters grieves after two young players die by suicide
A Gold Coast junior rugby league club has lost two young players to suicide within a week.
The Coomera Cutters, a Gold Coast junior rugby league club, announced that two of its players died by suicide within a week in late September. Treyvon Bradshaw, 13, was announced first on September 30, followed just five days later by the death of Kaiyah Kennedy, 12.
The club said the deaths are not believed to be linked. In a statement, the club urged others not to suffer in silence, saying if you are struggling, reach out to someone you trust.
Fundraisers launched for the boys' families have so far raised about $50,000. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Queensland children aged 10 to 14 and 15 to 17.
In 2024-25, 24 children died by suicide in Queensland, including 8 aged 10 to 14.
- Within a week in late September
- When they died
- About $50,000
- Funds raised
Why it mattersYouth suicide is Queensland's leading cause of child death; community awareness and support services are critical to prevention.
AustraliaThese deaths highlight a broader Australian youth suicide crisis, particularly in Queensland where it remains the leading cause of death for children aged 10-17.
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