WA Attorney-General Tony Buti has praised Fitzroy Crossing's Night Space, a community-led approach to supporting young people which has coincided with a 50 per cent reduction in youth-related offending, after a recent visit to the venue.

Operated by Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation (MWWAC), the Night Space has become an important gathering place for young people in the remote Kimberley town since its official opening in September 2024.

The space provides a safe environment where they can share a meal, play sport, connect with friends and build relationships with trusted adults.

During his visit, Dr Buti was joined by Member for the Kimberley Divina D'Anna and former WA Attorney-General John Quigley, with the visitors spending the evening meeting staff, young people and seeing the service's impact firsthand.

The visit also included an opportunity to join Night Patrol staff on runs to drop children home.

MWWAC head of community programs Nicola Angell said the organisation was delighted to welcome the visitors and acknowledged their ongoing support.

"We were delighted to welcome the Attorney General Tony Buti and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna to our Night Space last week. They spent the evening with our staff and children hearing first hand about the service and even went on a couple of runs with our Night Patrol to drop children home," she said.

"Both have been great advocates and supporters since we first opened over two years ago and for this we are very grateful.

"The Night Space has become the heart of our community and a blueprint for other communities. I think every town should have one."

Since opening in September 2024, WA Police statistics indicate youth-related offending in Fitzroy Crossing has fallen by 50 per cent, including property offences and stolen motor vehicles.

For MWWAC, the initiative began with a straightforward but important request from young people themselves.

Night Patrol staff heard from children and teenagers who wanted somewhere safe to spend their evenings, meet friends and take part in activities away from the streets.

Before Night Space opened, the corporation identified significant challenges facing the community, including "a large number of street present, disengaged young people, high number of stolen vehicles, wide-spread anti-social behaviour by youth, fear in community".

Rather than taking a punitive approach, MWWAC developed a community-led, trauma-informed model built around respect, connection and consistency.

What started in a small, flood-damaged room has grown into a purpose-built youth facility featuring a basketball court, multiple activity rooms and an outdoor lawn.

Operating seven nights a week, the service provides cooked meals, games, sporting activities, educational opportunities and access to mentors and support.

More than 950 children have engaged with Night Space since it opened, with staff preparing tens of thousands of meals and welcoming anywhere between 50 and 100 visits from local children each night.

During his visit, Dr Buti recognised the work undertaken by staff and the significance of the service's reach.

"It was very special to meet the children and the dedicated staff and to hear about the amount of work that's been done in just two years including 60,000 meals being prepared and 983 young people being supported," Dr Buti said.

"The children and teenagers have access to sport, card games and a good meal along with mentors and leaders who can make a real difference in their lives."

The facility also provides educational activities and has helped reconnect some young people with formal schooling".

The service works alongside a number of organisations, including Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre, Royal Far West, Tura New Music, Create Justice and Earbus, while maintaining a close partnership with WA Police.

More than 100 people recently gathered to celebrate Night Space's second anniversary in September, recognising the contribution of staff, young people and the wider community.

Member for the Kimberley Divina D'Anna described the facility as a significant achievement for Fitzroy Crossing.

"This youth hub was an incredible achievement for the community, staff and kids. The facilities here are very practical and utilised by the kids everyday. It's loved and respected by the kids too. This is the kind of space you want to see all across The Kimberley," she said.

The results come as Night Space continues to demonstrate the importance of community-driven responses to the challenges facing young people in remote Aboriginal communities.

By providing a consistent place where children and teenagers feel welcomed, supported and respected, MWWAC has created an alternative to spending evenings on the streets.