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!
WANTED! Video Content Creators
Express interest in joining our Video Content Creator team – a chance to gain valuable real world experience, build your network, and show off the great things young people are doing in Darwin!
Ages 18-25 | Applications close mid May
MAGNIFY: art | beats | food
A free sunset micro-festival with food, music and market stalls featuring pre-loved clothing and handcrafted delights
4pm-9pm | Friday 12 April
Recommended ages 15+
Couch Surfing 2024
Raise awareness for Youth Homelessness Matters Day by joining us at Darwin’s annual Couch Surfing event!
10.30am-2pm | Wednesday 17 April
All welcome to attend this public event
Sugarbag x DSAF Skate & Paint
Join Sugarbag, Darwin Street Art Festival, Darwin Skate School and Babes Paint for a skate and paint jam at Leanyer Skate Park
3pm-6pm | Sunday 2 June
Recommended for ages 12+
Geek Up!
Geek up returns Sunday March 24 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
City of Darwin Libraries’ Gaming After Dark returns Friday 23 February
6.30-8.30pm | Casuarina Library
Ages 12-17
Stepping Stones
Did you miss seeing the Stepping Stones exhibition at Casuarina Library? You can now catch it online. Featuring works by 10 local emerging artists.
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.