A major coming together of business and key community figures has celebrated the resilience and achievements of a devastated remote WA town, and galvanised a local push to rise above its challenges as a flourishing destination.

Fitzroy Crossing, 400 kilometres east of Broome in the heart of the Kimberley, endured the brunt of destructive floods across the north of the state in January.

Like many small communities, grassroot effort and local services rallied to be first responders, raise their hands and dig into their own pockets for their people facing crisis.

The area along the Fitzroy River is home to the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Wangkatjungka, Walmajarri and Nyikina language groups.

Indigenous enterprise Leedal, who operate local business in tourism to the town grocery store while also supporting Aboriginal employment and community welfare, and Aboriginal resource agency Marra Worra Worra remained pillars through challenging times.

Local teacher Terri Leeson in among those removed from their homes as a result of the floods.

Where she lives in Darlngunaya, many still wait for Government response and living in shipping container-like Humanihuts.

Others are still displaced and scattered between Derby and Broome as the timeline on liveable housing is still unclear.

Communities continue to receive food and resources from the Leedal-owned IGA supermarket to see them through.

Store manager Sachin Kalinga told National Indigenous Times $100,000 worth of stock had been allocated to distribute across the surrounding communities Loanbun, Muludja, Bungardi, Junjuwa and Darlngunaya.

Ms Leeson said trust in the group refuses to wean even six months on.

"Everyone knows who Leedal is and how they serve the community. So when the flood hit Leedal was one of the immediate responders with regards to trying to find ways to gather resources that we knew would be needed, and during a time when we lost everything," she said.

"There's hope on the horizon that we wouldn't have if it wasn't for (Leedal).

"There isn't a skerrick of doubt in anybody I know here, any of my family, anyone I talk to, anyone I work with...there isn't a skerrick project that Leedal...will continue to be here to serve the community, irrespective of a natural disaster or otherwise."

Staff from financial counsellors and service providers Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation acted as a first point of contact and support for people directly impacted by the floods.

They waded through the water to provide aid as people saw their possessions and livelihoods wash away.

On Thursday and Friday night, the organisations co-hosted long-table dinners to reflect and champion opportunities for economic development in the unique landscape.

Between community Elders, Aboriginal leaders, Derby-West Kimberley shire council, WA Minister for Emergency Services Stephen Dawson, local state MP Divina Grace D'Anna and corporate donors Fortescue Metals Group, Woodside Energy and BHP more than $25,000 was raised with a focus on supporting Fitzroy's youth.

Woodside donated $500,000 to Fitzroy in the wake of the floods.

Leedal managing director and National Indigenous Times co-owner Wayne Bergmann says a stronger future for young people and a marketable Fitzroy Crossing is a benefit worth pursuing.

Speaking in front of the community and donors said more Aboriginal people should be leading tourism businesses is key.

"We want to have a higher value tourism product..involving the community," he said.

"This is the future for this little town."

Minister Dawson said "it does create opportunity, let's grow those opportunities."

Ms D'Anna, a Yawuru, Nimanburr and Bardi woman believes "Indigenous tourism is the cornerstone of tourism in WA".

She also welcomed the action of the local community in paving the way for youth to become leading figures in their town - an approach she favours among streamlined program and early intervention efforts to stem challenges they face.

Strong implementation of business has already had a positive impact for kids around Fitzroy.

When IGA had a change of management and started treating young people with respect, Mr Bergmann said the change in behaviour was clear to see.

"They're just hungry," he said.

"These kids need love and support and to feel safe."

The local council and Marra Worra Worra have delivered youth programs to significant effect in Fitzroy.