Ngurra Buru (Night Space)
Ngurra Buru is a community-led, culturally secure night space for young people in Broome who are street present after dark. The initiative emerged from early community consultations held across Broome, which identified growing concerns around youth safety and the need for a culturally safe, community-led response at night. Further engagement through the West Kimberley System Design Project, involving more than 430 community participants, confirmed this gap and informed government investment through the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy. Coordinated by EC-West (West Kimberley Futures – Empowered Communities) as the endorsed Aboriginal Community Partner, Ngurra Buru was co-designed by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, community members, government agencies, and Empowered Young Leaders. Guided by shared principles of cultural safety, youth voice, and Aboriginal-led decision-making, Ngurra Buru supports young people’s wellbeing while strengthening connection to culture, Country, and community.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component of the Ngurra Buru project was designed to assess how the pilot was implemented and how it is experienced by young people, staff, and the broader community. The M&E work has focused on gathering feedback through culturally appropriate methods, including surveys, interviews, and youth-friendly engagement tools, to understand what is working, what can be improved, and how the service is meeting its intended purpose. This evidence supports continuous learning, accountability, and informed decision-making, ensuring Ngurra Buru remains community-led, culturally safe, and responsive to the needs of young people.
