Aboriginal men from across northern Western Australia are regularly meeting through a new and growing alliance, with Kimberley organisations saying the work is helping create stronger support networks for men before they reach crisis point.

Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation (KWAC) says its men's programs have continued to grow across the East Kimberley through weekly yarning circles, regional forums and partnerships between local organisations.

The organisation is preparing to host its third annual Men's Forum in 2026 under the theme Big Fire - Big Dream, bringing together men from across the East Kimberley and northern Australia.

This year's forum will also be linked to the Northern Australian Aboriginal Men's Alliance (NAAMA), a network connecting Aboriginal men's groups across the north.

KWAC described the alliance as "creating a songline of connection" between communities and men's groups.

The organisation said conversations during a recent NAAMA road trip through the Kimberley and Far North Queensland showed many Aboriginal men were looking for culturally safe places to talk, heal and reconnect with Country, culture and one another.

"Aboriginal men want to come together," the organisation's newsletter said.

"They want spaces to talk, to heal, to lead and to reconnect to country, to culture and each other."

KWAC said men involved in the discussions spoke openly about the pressures they carried and the importance of having support available before situations escalated into crisis.

"Because this work is not just about responding when things go wrong," the organisation said.

"It's about building something stronger before they do."

Several organisations in Kununurra also recently met to map existing supports for men in the community and identify gaps in services.

Representatives from KWAC, Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service, Anglicare WA, Job Pathways and other organisations took part in the gathering, which focused on improving collaboration and strengthening culturally safe pathways for men seeking support.

The meeting followed discussions held during the 2025 Stronger In Our Way Men's Forum, where community members and services identified the need for organisations to work more closely together to support men's wellbeing, healing and leadership.