The lack of medium-term accommodation in the community for victims of domestic violence is a major contributor to the cycle of violence, according to Lightning Ridge Safe House Co-ordinator Ollie Chiu.
Walgett shire is the second worst local government area in the State for domestic violence with more than 400 cases reported last year.
Despite this, resources in the shire are severely limited with Lightning Ridge having the only safe house in the area.
Lightning Ridge has short-term 'crisis' accommodation for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
But Ms Chiu said after that the victims were not left with many options.
"Then they've got two choices after that in Lightning Ridge, to go back to their home, which would probably have the perpetrator still there, or leave our town totally and relocate, which is not a good option."
Ms Chiu is proposing the establishment of medium-term housing in the area to try and break the cycle of violence in homes.
Medium-term accommodation is where victims of domestic violence could live for between three to six months.
Ms Chiu said they could introduce some life skills programs to help the victims feel safe again and give them financial independence.
"It prepares them for independent living, and that's when we look at long-term accommodation for them.
"But as it stands up here, everyone knows, we have literally nothing to offer them.
"We have no cheap housing, no affordable housing, and most women and kids who come to us are in poverty," she said.
"I'm knocking on everyone's doors that I possibly can trying to create some change."
"It's just a vicious cycle, and the revolving door keeps happening.
"We certainly give them the support that's needed, but we can't manage the situation in total because we do not have the facilities or resources to be able to do it."
The Walgett safe house was closed for refurbishment in last November and has still not been re-opened, leaving the town and surrounding areas without a refuge for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Victims are either placed with family or friends or have to travel to Lightning Ridge.
Castlereagh Local Area Command has appointed a domestic violence liaison officer to deal solely with the problem of domestic violence in the area.
Constable Therese Carroll said she hoped to help victims and perpetrators of domestic violence understand the seriousness of the crime.
"I basically just want to start educating victims about domestic violence, that it is a crime, because a lot of people just put up with it and don't know any different."
Constable Carroll said between 70 per cent and 90 per cent of domestic violence incidents were alcohol related.
"Alcohol's the main thing... and a lot of them don't understand what domestic violence is.
"A lot of them grew up with their families being involved in violence, and it's just a cycle.
"It was accepted behaviour in their family so they just think it's a part of normal life, and basically they're only teaching their kids how to do it, so I'm trying to educate them."
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