Martu Youth Strategy - Western Desert

Youth Strategy and Community Partnerships

At RPM, we are deeply committed to supporting young people through the development of effective, culturally grounded youth strategies and programs in the communities where we work.

Our dedicated team of RPM youth workers was based across 8 communities in the Western Desert, where RPM established strong partnerships with each community and collaborated with training providers including Notre Dame University and Charles Darwin University. Together, we supported and trained more than 30 Martu youth workers, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead local programs.

Over the five year contract, RPM worked closely with community leaders and stakeholders to successfully transition the youth strategy to the Martu Trust, ensuring long-term community ownership and sustainability.

Our long-standing relationships with the resource sector have also enabled us to build meaningful partnerships that deliver lasting social impact. We take great pride in these collaborations, which embody our commitment to community-led, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate service delivery.

Through years of on-ground experience, the RPM team has developed robust protocols and frameworks to guide the delivery of culturally responsive, trauma-informed youth programs across remote Aboriginal communities—ensuring every initiative is respectful, relevant, and community-driven.