Teenager killed in alleged Brewarrina domestic violence attack 'reached out for help'.

An 18-year-old woman who allegedly died at the hands of her partner in western New South Wales reached out for help a few months before her death, community locals say.

Police allege Melita Hart was killed by her 23-year-old boyfriend Darryl Biles on Saturday in Brewarrina.

Read more: 22 women have lost their lives to alleged domestic violence in Australia this year.

Emergency services were called to a house on Byron Street where the teenager was found with serious injuries.

Paramedics were called, but she died at the scene, officers said.

Her boyfriend was charged with her murder and having three outstanding warrants.

Patricia Frail from the Brewarrina Integrated Childcare Centre said Ms Hart had come to her for help a few months ago and this incident draws attention to a growing problem in regional areas.

She said there are repeated calls for more services in regional areas to help victims of domestic violence and those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse.

“There aren’t enough services out here, we need services just for women who are seeking help,” she said.

Related content: How to get a domestic violence intervention order.

Today, the local community marched down Bathurst Street in memory of the 18-year-old.

Ms Frail said the small community was shattered.

“The town of Brewarrina are just totally, totally devastated by it,” she said.

This post originally appeared on ABC online.

If this post brings up any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT(1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. It doesn’t matter where you live, they will take your call and, if need be, refer you to a service closer to home.