Aboriginal organisations and communities across Western Australia are being backed with a $45 million investment to keep children connected to family, culture and Country.

At the heart of the funding are Aboriginal-led programs that put decision-making back into the hands of community; supporting families to stay together and children to grow up strong in culture.

The WA State Budget includes $37.7 million to expand Aboriginal Representative Organisations (AROs), alongside $7.2 million to continue the Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) program in Mirrabooka and the Mid West-Gascoyne through to 2030.

The programs are led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, with families, Elders and communities playing a central role in decisions about children's care and wellbeing.

The introduction of AROs was part of a suite of reforms undertaken by the communities to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal children in care and their families.

Through AROs, Aboriginal organisations are formally involved in child protection decisions; helping ensure children in care stay connected to their culture, community and Country. More than 140 children have already benefited from stronger cultural support.

The AFLDM program is giving families a voice when it matters most. By bringing families together in culturally safe ways, the program has already helped 47 children either stay out of care or return home.

Community-led meetings allow families to lead planning for their children's safety, supported by cultural knowledge and local networks.

The investment builds on ongoing efforts to reduce the number of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care, while recognising that lasting change comes from community-driven solutions.

WA Minister for Child Protection Jessica Stojkovski said Aboriginal leadership was key to improving outcomes.

"We are committed to working alongside Aboriginal organisations and communities to keep children safe, strong and connected to their families and culture," she said.