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Current Programs
Are you looking to try something new? LAUNCH has a bunch of different activities and programs designed to help you build your skills and confidence. As a bonus you’ll also get to meet other interesting young people who live in Darwin!
What we have on offer is constantly changing so if you’re not into any of the things you see below follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to keep up to date with all of our programs. We also share info about other opportunities for young people, not just our programs. Follow us and never miss a thing!
Rocking the Raintree
Join NT Music School for a showcase of amazing local musical talent in the shade of Raintree Park.
Friday 20 June
White Card Training
Keen to get into the trades, events or construction industry? Check out this FREE white card training for young people ages 15 – 25.
Wednesday 25 June
MC at Darwin Festival
Level up your public speaking skills and MC at one of Darwin’s largest arts festivals. You’ll be mentored by industry veterans and be paid while doing it!
Ages 15 – 25 exclusively
Applications close | Wednesday 25 June
E.T. at Deckchair
You voted, we listened!
Head down to Deckchair Cinema in the July school holidays for a nostalgic journey of friendship, wonder and adventure! FREE for ages 12 – 25!
Wednesday 2 July
FREE-ze Skate
Grab your winter gear and get set to chill out at Darwin Ice Skating Centre!
Ages 12-20 exclusively
Wednesday 9 July
Secret Art Exhibition
Secret Art is back for another Darwin Fringe Festival. A showcase of new unreleased works by visual artists aged 12-25.
Opening Night Friday 4 July
Friday 4 July – Saturday 24 July
Level Up – Café Skills
Interested in getting a job but don’t know where to start? This interactive workshop takes you through the basics of café work and customer service. Ages 15-25.
Monday 7 July
Geek Up
It’s back! D&D with Grimm, art workshops with Darwin Emerging Creatives and board games with GG Social Club return to the Casuarina Library on the last Sunday of the month. For ages 15-25
Last Sunday of every month
Gaming After Dark
Join Next Tier and City of Darwin Libraries’ Gaming After Dark at Casuarina Library on the last Friday every month.
Exclusively for ages 12-17
Video Content Creator Opportunities
Learn and develop your social media and content creation skills through paid opportunities covering LAUNCH events, promotion, youth profiles and more!
Ages 18-25 | Ongoing opportunity
Youth Profiles
Celebrate a young local legend kicking goals in their own life or around the community!
Ongoing opportunity
LAUNCH provides young people in Darwin with high-quality opportunities for active community participation. Our programs include LAUNCH Night Series basketball, pop up gigs, skate competitions, career development for emerging producers, Youth Week activities and skill-building via our Get That Job school holiday workshops.