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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!
Small Indulgences Exhibition Call Out
Looking for artists to showcase finished OR unfinished, artworks that showcase the imperfect and embrace cringe. Presented for as part of Geektacular 2025.
Applications Close Midnight 31 December 2024
Open to ages 12-25 years
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
Get That Job! 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! Exclusively for ages 15-25
3pm – 6:30pm | Wednesday 8 January 2025
The Meeting Place Café
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!
Recommended for ages 15-25
2pm-6pm | Saturday 18 January
Casuarina Library
My Neighbour Totoro
“Following sisters Satsuki and Mei as they discover magical forest creatures, this enchanting tale brims with heart, joy, and breathtaking visuals.“
Free for ages 12-25.
1pm start | Sunday 19 January
BCC Casuarina
FREE-ze Skate
Beat the heat this wet season at our popular free ice-skating event (and enjoy hot choccie and popcorn on us)! Bookings are essential as this will fill up – registrations open 9am Tuesday 14 January.
5.30pm – 7pm | Wednesday 22 January 2025
Darwin Ice Skating Centre
Exclusively for ages 12-20
Get That Job – First Aid
Up skill and bolster your resume with this free First Aid course facilitated by St Johns.
8:45am – 5pm | Tues 21 – Wed 22 January 2025
Casuarina Library
Exclusively for ages 15-25
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!
Gaming After Dark
Join Next Tier and City of Darwin Libraries’ Gaming After Dark on the last Friday every month.
Returning in 2025 – stay tuned for updates!
Exclusively for ages 12-17
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.