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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!
Geektacular 2026
Full program out now!
See you at everyone’s favourite geeky house party at the library.
Saturday 17 January | Casuarina Library
FREEze Skate – Jan 2026
**BOOKED OUT **
Beat the heat at literally the coolest spot in town, Darwin’s only ice rink! This FREE skating session is exclusively for teenagers.
Ages 12-20 | Thurs 22 Jan 2026
Get that Job! First Aid
BOOKED OUT – Registrations now closed
Ready to look for work, but your resume is a bit light on? Attend this two-day training with Surf Life Saving NT, and add First Aid to your CV.
Ages 13-25 | Thurs 22 + Fri 23 Jan 2026
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
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
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
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.
