Never miss a thing!
Welcome!
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!
To get involved…
1. Check the list of current activities below or in the “What’s On” menu
2. Head to the page for the activity you’re interested in
3. Register using the form on the activity page (not all activities require regos)
4. Got questions? You can email, call, fill out the contact form on this website or message us on Instagram or Facebook.
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!
Mindfulness Colouring Book
A collection of designs by young local artists that depict what best supports their mental health! Enjoy this mindfulness colouring in book while you take in some of the incredible talent that’s in the Darwin community.
FREE Download Now Available!
LAUNCH Night Series T4
Registrations are now open for players (12-17 years of age) and volunteers for the final LAUNCH Night Series for 2024.
7pm til 10pm | Saturday nights 9 to 30 Nov
Geek Up!
Geek up returns Sunday April 28 with all the usual fun. Board games, D&D, digital art & our world famous DIY toastie bar!!!
Recommended for ages 15-25
Gaming After Dark
Join Next Tier and City of Darwin Libraries’ Gaming After Dark on the last Friday every month.
6.30-8.30pm | Casuarina Library
Exclusively for ages 12-17
MC at Geektacular 2025
Learn and develop your public speaking skills while flexing your geek culture passion.
2pm – 6pm | 18 January 2025 | Casuarina Library
Exclusively for ages 15 – 25
Get That Job! Level Up – Cafe Skills
Level up with some basic cafe skills to add to your resume – all while enjoying the food and drinks you get to make!
3pm – 6:30pm | Wednesday 8 January 2025 | The
Meeting Place Café
Exclusively for ages 15-25
Get That Job – First Aid
Up skill and bolster your resume with this free First Aid course facilitated by St Johns.
8:45am – 5pm | Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Casuarina Library
Exclusively for ages 15-25
Geektacular 2025
It’s back! Our free by fans, for fans event returns January 2025 with all the usual greatness, as well as a few surprises! More event information will be release as we get closer to the date, but for now keep an eye on our socials for updates.
Recommended for ages 15-25
Casuarina Library
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.