Kalumburu opens men's centre to tackle domestic violence in remote WA community
Kalumburu opened Benyjin Gulaali, known as The Men's Place. This new men's centre helps tackle one of Australia's highest domestic violence rates.
Kalumburu is more than 3,000 kilometres north of Perth. Police and community members saw a gap in services, so the town opened a new men's centre.
Police data shows the scale of the problem. In 2026, there were 46 domestic and family violence incidents in Kalumburu.
In 2025, there were 193 offences against people, the highest count in 10 years. Sergeant Brian Welch is one of two police officers in the community.
He said struggling men had nowhere to turn. Police used to offer informal support through a cup of tea and chat at the station, to calm tensions before violence could happen.
The Men's Place will offer emergency housing, support and community connection once furniture is installed. For now it opens three mornings a week.
Kalumburu's homes are often crowded with multiple generations, making a dedicated space especially important. Colleen Zulian runs the Women's Centre.
She noted that without options, offenders often end up on the streets or return to their partners.
- 46 in 2026
- Domestic violence incidents
- 3,000+ km north of Perth
- Location
- Fewer than 400 residents
- Community size
- 193 in 2025, highest in 10 years
- Offences against people
Why it mattersRemote communities often lack services to prevent domestic violence. This centre offers a practical model for supporting men. It shows how to reduce harm in isolated places.
AustraliaKalumburu residents now have dedicated support to tackle one of Australia's highest domestic violence rates in a community with very few services.
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