Partnership extended in Kununurra to support young people at risk

Natasha Clark
Natasha Clark Published January 9, 2026 at 8.00am (AWST)

Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) and Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation have extended a partnership supporting young people at risk in Kununurra.

Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (KWAC) is the peak Aboriginal organisation in Kununurra, a remote town in WA's East Kimberley region, delivering cultural and community services to local Aboriginal families.

Under the agreement, PCYC will continue to make its Youth Hub available for KWAC to run activities for young people in the town.

The partnership sits alongside PCYC's safeSPACE™ program and work with MG Corporation and 54 Reasons, forming part of a broader network of youth services operating in Kununurra.

The programs are aimed at providing a circuit-breaker during high-risk periods, offering structured activities to help keep young people out of the justice system.

KWAC chief executive Adrian McCann said the partnership reflected approaches that were already working in the community.

"The partnership with PCYC reflects what works in Kununurra, organisations coming together, trusting community leadership and responding in ways that keep our young people safe and connected," he said.

"We're looking forward to continue this collaboration and build on what we know is making a real difference for our community."

PCYC head of youth services Laura Dunlop said the partnership strengthened support options for young people.

"This partnership demonstrates that a strong continuum of services is critical in Kununurra," she said.

"It builds on PCYC's existing safeSPACE™ program and ensures young people receive appropriate support at the right time through a multi-agency response. Lasting impact comes from collaboration, joint responsibility and organisations coming together with a shared purpose to meet the diverse needs of young people."

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