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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!
Darwin Festival x LAUNCH Young Musician EOI
Receive music mentoring from a professional musician and perform at Darwin Festival 2026! Applications now open for eligible musicians.
Ages 15-25 | Applications close Sunday March 8
LAUNCH Night Series 2026 – Term 1
Spend Saturday nights in March with the LAUNCH Night Series Crew! Regos open soon!
Ages 12-17 | Saturday nights March 7-28
MC at Couch Surfing 2026
Couch Surfing 2026 is looking for MC’s to take the stage and present all the important event info to it’s audience. Click here to find out more and how to apply!
Wednesday 15 April 10:00am – 2:00pm
Couch Surfing 2026
The annual Couch Surfing event is back! Applications to enter your Couch Surfing team are open now.
Wednesday 15 April 10:00am – 2:00pm
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
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
LAUNCH Content Creator Opportunity
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.