Led by the Department of Justice, the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) supports a range of community-led place-based initiatives across the Kimberley to engage Aboriginal young people in culturally safe activities to steer them away from the criminal justice system.
The KJJS is a key component of the Government’s response to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and strongly advocates for Aboriginal-led solutions by way of authentic partnership, directly influencing all priority reform areas and justice-intersecting targets.
The KJJS has received funding over six State Budgets, totalling $81 million from July 2019 to 30 June 2030. The KJJS funds a wide range of initiatives across the Kimberley, most of which are delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO). Each initiative is unique, meeting the specific needs of the local community and attempting to address some of the underlying issues in the region, such as youth offending, boredom, community safety, social and emotional well-being and connectedness to community and culture.
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Service Delivery Map
The Service delivery map outlines all KJJS-funded service providers in the West and East Kimberley, as at 1 July 2025. For further information, contact the KJJS team at kjjs@justice.wa.gov.au
Service Delivery Map - Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) (PDF, 1.5MB)
Current initiatives - East Kimberley
Show more| Provider and Program | Location/s | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|
Aboriginal Legal Service WA Youth Engagement Program – East Kimberley and Statewide Services | Kununurra Halls Creek | Culturally secure competent, holistic, individualised, and flexible mentoring support to young people to assist them to comply with the requirements of their bail and Court orders. |
Jungarni Jutiya Indigenous Corporation Halls Creek Youth Wellbeing and Justice Program | Halls Creek | Community-led program which provides a night space for young people, a youth night patrol, Elder's yarning circles and education re-engagement support. |
Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation Learning on Dawang Kununurra Youth Night Space Co-design Partner | Kununurra | Structured and immersive Learning on-Country program to re-engage young people aged 8-12 years, delivered four days per week over a five-week period (twice per term), to strengthen their connection to Country and culture. Co-design of the Kununurra Youth Night Space in consortium with Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation and Wunan Foundation. |
| North Regional TAFE Young and Deadly Alternative Learning Program | Kununurra | Culturally secure 10-week program for young people referred by Youth Justice Services (aged 14 years and 9 months to 18 years). |
| Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation Youth Diversionary Program: The New Way, The Right Way | Wyndham | Structured and unstructured youth activities, case management and night patrol service. |
Current initiatives - West Kimberley
Show more| Provider and Program | Location/s | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Legal Service WA Youth Engagement Program – West Kimberley | Broome Derby | Culturally secure competent, holistic, individualised, and flexible mentoring support to young people to assist them to comply with the requirements of their bail and Court orders. |
Broome Youth and Families Hub Ride and Rise: Daytime Street Engagement Program for Disengaged Young People | Broome | Day-time mobile outreach service that connects young people who are street present during school hours to school and/or appropriate alternatives.
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| Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation Youth Engagement Night Patrol and Hoops After Dark | Derby | Youth Engagement Night Patrol with a follow-up service during business hours and the Hoops after Dark basketball program. |
| Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Cultural Centre Yiriman Men's Project | Fitzroy Crossing | Culturally secure On-Country camps for young people to reconnect with their Culture, Elders and Country. |
| Kullarri Regional Communities Indigenous Corporation Ngurra Buru (Broome Night Space) | Broome | Ngurra Buru is a culturally secure, trauma informed space to ensure young people who are street-present at night have a safe space to go to. It is a time-limited space that provides immediate triage services to connect the young person with a responsible adult. Ngurra Buru is inclusive of a transport (outreach) element, next-day home visits, advocacy, assessment and coordination. |
| Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation Youth Connection | Fitzroy Crossing | Youth Connection Night Patrol and Night Place operates seven nights per week with a follow-up service during daytime hours. |
| North Regional TAFE Young and Deadly Alternative Learning Program | Broome | Culturally secure 10-week program for young people referred by Youth Justice Services (aged 14 years and 9 months to 18 years). |
Evaluation Report
Show moreThe Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS) Evaluation Report assessed the impact and effectiveness of the KJJS. This report highlights outcomes and challenges encountered during implementation and explores opportunities for further development. The evaluation was undertaken by IPS Management Consultants on behalf of the Department of Justice.
2026 Small Grants Round Outcome
Show moreIn March 2026, the KJJS offered ACCOs and Aboriginal Corporations across the Kimberley the opportunity to apply for up to $40,000 in one-off funding for short-term projects that divert young people away from the justice system and address immediate community needs.
Four providers were awarded funding as part of the 2026 Small Grants Round.
| Provider and Program | Location/s | Activity Type |
Marnin Bowa Dumbara Aboriginal Corporation Strong Spirits, Strong Minds Junior Basketball Carnival | Derby | A regional basketball tournament bringing young people from across the Kimberley together and connecting them to available support services. The carnival is an engagement and early intervention initiative providing young people with safe, structured activities promoting pro-social behaviour and wellbeing. |
Mulan Aboriginal Corporation Weekend Cooking for Kids Program | Mulan | A training program for disengaged young people to develop skills as Assistant Cooks and prepare for future employment opportunities. The program acts as a diversion pathway and promotes cultural identity and positive relationships with adults in addition to the development of practical skills. |
Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation The Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) Program | Fitzroy Crossing | An engagement program designed to support at-risk young men by building their connection to culture, Country and community. Participants will engage in a culturally safe curriculum to develop skills and knowledge guided by local mentors and Elders while receiving intensive case management support. |
Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Cultural Centre Yiriman Fitzroy Valley Basketball Cup | Fitzroy Crossing | A community basketball tournament bringing young people from across the Fitzroy Valley together and connecting them to available support services. The tournament is an engagement and early intervention initiative providing young people with safe, structured activities promoting pro-social behaviour and wellbeing. Coaching clinics with an NBL player, barbecues and a community disco are also included as part of the event. |
2025-2026 Small Grants Round Outcome
Show moreIn December 2025, the KJJS offered ACCOs and Aboriginal Corporations across the Kimberley the opportunity to apply for up to $45,000 in one-off funding for short-term projects that divert young people away from the justice system and address immediate community needs.
Three providers were awarded funding as part of the 2025-26 Small Grants Round.
| Provider and Program | Location/s | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|
Broome Youth and Families Hub Saturday Night Youth Re-engagement Program | Broome | 20-week Saturday night outreach and drop-in programs (5-8pm and 8-11pm) engaging 12-17 year-olds in community spaces to offer food, activities, support, transport and safety monitoring. |
Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC Kimberley Hoops for Youth Empowerment | Looma, Jarlmadanga Burru, Derby | Delivery of three community basketball tournaments, including wraparound supports, for local young people. |
Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation Wyndham Youth Art Program | Wyndham | Creative, therapeutic initiative supporting the wellbeing of young people through structured art activities and mentoring. |
2024 Small Grants Round
Show moreIn January 2024 the KJJS offered ACCOs and Aboriginal Corporations in the Kimberley the opportunity to apply for up to $50,000 in one-off funding for short-term projects that divert young people away from the justice system and address immediate community needs.
Four providers were awarded funding as part of the 2024 Small Grants round.
| Provider and Program | Location/s | Activity Type |
|---|---|---|
| Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation Budulah Binar Cultural Sporting Exchange | Derby | Cultural sporting exchange, basketball umpiring training and leadership development for at risk children in Derby. |
| Kimberley Language Resource Centre Nawarrawoo Dreaming | Halls Creek | 16-week on-Country learning program for female year 8 and 9 Halls Creek students with a focus on language building. |
| Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation Night Hoops Program | Fitzroy Crossing | Structured basketball competition, mentoring and short education workshops for young people in Fitzroy Crossing. |
| Broome Youth and Families Hub Skillz 4 Life: Camping, Country and Culture | Broome | On-Country camps for young people in Broome over the April 2024 school holidays to build independent living skills and support connection to Country and culture. |
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