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Two footy-mad Australian boys, 12 and 13, die after mental health battles - as shattered rugby league club issues heartbreaking plea

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Rae, M. (2026, October 5). Two footy-mad Australian boys, 12 and 13, die after mental health battles - as shattered rugby league club issues heartbreaking plea. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16185347/Treyvon-Te-Tahi-Bradshaw-Kaiyah-Kennedy-die-australia.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Two young rugby league players from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia—Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, and Treyvon Te Tahi Bradshaw, 13—died within six days of each other after battling mental health issues. Their deaths have deeply affected their community, with a GoFundMe page for Treyvon's family raising $29,000. The Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club issued an emotional plea to its members to support one another and reach out if they are struggling.

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Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, and Treyvon Te Tahi Bradshaw, 13, both from Queensland's Gold Coast, died within six days of each other in September and early October. Both were part of the Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club; Kaiyah was a former player while Treyvon played for the team at the time of his death on September 26. The boys' deaths have left their families, teammates, and community deeply mourning. Fundraisers set up to support the families had raised over $50,000 as of Tuesday morning. Club leaders emphasized the importance of reaching out for help regarding mental health issues, urging players and children to talk to coaches or parents if they feel alone. The club is already involved in mental health initiatives but plans to increase its efforts to raise awareness and support local youth.

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Two young boys from a close-knit junior rugby league club on Queensland's Gold Coast have died following separate battles with mental health. asserted

boys → knit → health

Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, and Treyvon Te Tahi Bradshaw, 13, passed away just six days apart, devastating their families, teammates and the wider community. The boys both played for the Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club and have been remembered as 'two beautiful young boys' whose deaths have left the club and local community in mourning. Treyvon died on September 26. asserted

Treyvon → pass → September

In a heartfelt tribute, his family remembered him for his 'kind heart, loving nature, his love of footy and sport, and the way he made friends wherever he went.' asserted

he → remember → friends

'Seeing just how many people loved our boy has been so overwhelming. asserted

people → see → boy

As a mum, there are no words to describe what it means to see so many people come together for him,' his mother Sarah said in an online tribute. asserted

mother → be → tribute

'I wish more than anything he was still here to see just how loved he truly was.' A GoFundMe, launched to help the family through the coming months, has raised $29,000. asserted

GoFundMe → wish → 29,000

Kaiyah, who passed away on October 2, was remembered as a 'beloved middle child, a mischievous and loving brother' and a 'bright light. asserted

who → pass → child

Treyvon Te Tahi Bradshaw, 13, died on September 26 after a battle with mental health Six days later, Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, passed away asserted

Kennedy → die → health

The Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club have paid tribute to the boys and urged players to band together in the wake of the tragedy ' asserted

Club → pay → tragedy

He was a proud Aboriginal boy who deeply loved learning and being immersed in his culture. asserted

who → love → culture

He was also an absolute ball of energy and fun,' GoFundMe organiser Josh Morris said. asserted

Morris → say → energy

'While he certainly liked to test the rules and everyone's patience, he did it with a charm that meant you wouldn’t have him any other way. asserted

you → like → him

There was never a dull moment with Kaiyah, and his absence will forever leave an echoing void. asserted

absence → be → void

Meanwhile the boys' club has urged its young players to band together in the wake of the tragedy. asserted

club → urge → tragedy

'Our Coomera Cutters family is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of two beautiful young boys from our wider community,' the club said in an online post. asserted

club → sadden → post

'Our love, thoughts and strength are with their families, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone who knew and loved them. asserted

who → know → them

If you’re struggling, you are never alone. asserted

you → struggle → ?

Speak to someone you trust, reach out, and remember that you are loved, valued and you matter. asserted

you → speak → someone

If this story affected you, contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 asserted

story → affect → 1800

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