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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!
LAUNCH Night Series Term 2
Dry season is back, and so is LAUNCH Night Series! Join the crew Saturday nights May 16 – June 6.
Ages 12-17
Scooby Doo at Deckchair Cinema
You voted, and we listened! City of Darwin’s LAUNCH program has teamed up with the crew at the stunning Deckchair Cinema for another epic school holiday movie Wednesday 24 June.
FREE for ages 12-25
Get that Job!- RSA
Learn about all the rules you need to know when serving alcohol in licenced venues with this FREE Responsible Service of Alcohol qualification.
For ages 17-25| Thursday 25 June
Get that Job- First Aid (13-17)
This FREE 2-day school holiday workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently provide first aid!
Exclusively for ages 13-17
Secret Art Exhibition
An annual showcase of new unreleased works by visual artists aged 12-25, Secret Art reflects the incredible talent brewing around Darwin and beyond.
Opening Friday 3 July | 5.30pm-7.30pm
Get that Job! – First Aid (18-25)
This FREE 2-day school holiday workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to confidently provide first aid AND it’s accredited!
Exclusively for ages 18-25
FREEze Skate
Grab your warmest winter woollies and chill out at Darwin’s only ice rink! Don’t forget to bring your socks! Registration is essential for this FREE event as spaces are limited.
Exclusively for ages 12-20
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.