Healthy Darwin

Healthy Darwin City of Darwin's Healthy Darwin Program!🌴🌤
Healthy Darwin proudly operates on Larrakia Country

This program is managed by City of Darwin's Recreation Services team. We partner with local recreation and healthy lifestyle providers to offer all Darwin residents and visitors FREE and low cost activities to help you be informed, get moving and stay connected. Healthy Darwin is run as two seasonal programs each year:
Dry Season - April-September and
Wet Season - October-March

Each seasonal pro

gram consists of a Subsidised Weekly Activities program where all activities are $5 or less per session, and a Subsidised Healthy Lifestyle Workshops & Short Courses program where all activities and events are no more than $10 per hour per person.

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‼️Applications close Monday morning!!
21/08/2026

‼️Applications close Monday morning!!

Do you currently run, or are you interested in running, a low-cost activity or program that promotes healthy lifestyles? This is your chance to be part of a community program helping build Darwin into an active and healthy place to live.

20/08/2026

🌳The new shade sail at Jingili Water Gardens playground is now complete, including the integrated artwork.

The playground has reopened following final safety inspections, with the temporary fencing removed and minor damage to playground equipment repaired.

☀️ The new shade sail provides added protection for families while enjoying the playground and surrounding park.

The playground is ready for the community to enjoy, come down, enjoy the new shade and make the most of Jingili Water Gardens!

Gurambai Magical Mangroves has been created by the Free Space Studio Collective. Artists: Abigail Marangurra, Angelique Martin, Joanne Van Roden, Samantha Callaghan, Tara Darcy and Wendy Lamble, guided by Creative Producer Amina McConvell from Arts Access Darwin.

‼️ Class Cancellation ‼️Storm PT's Beginners' HIIT session won't be going ahead this evening as Ruby is unwell.💐 Wishing...
11/08/2026

‼️ Class Cancellation ‼️

Storm PT's Beginners' HIIT session won't be going ahead this evening as Ruby is unwell.

💐 Wishing her a speedy recovery, and🤞the class will be back next week.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR HEALTHY DARWIN ACTIVITY SUPPLIERS!This is your chance to be a part of City of Darwin's Healthy...
11/08/2026

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR HEALTHY DARWIN ACTIVITY SUPPLIERS!

This is your chance to be a part of City of Darwin's Healthy Darwin program this Wet Season (October-March). We invite all service providers who deliver healthy lifestyle activities, workshops or programs (that meet the eligibility criteria) to apply!

To find out more about the benefits of being a Healthy Darwin activity provider or how to apply, please visit the Healthy Darwin page of City of Darwin's website:
https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/community/programs/healthy-darwin

Applications close 08:00am Monday 24 August, so don't delay.

08/08/2026

You make CDU

Sunday morning Vitality Pilates will not be running for the next few weeks while our instructor Blair takes a well-earne...
04/08/2026

Sunday morning Vitality Pilates will not be running for the next few weeks while our instructor Blair takes a well-earned break.

The next session will be 06 Sept.

01/08/2026
26/07/2026

🌊 Aqua Aerobics is making a splash at CAALC this week! 🌊

With the Parap Pool 25m pool temporarily closed, all Aqua Aerobics classes will be relocating to CAALC to keep you moving and make sure no one misses their workout!

📅 This Week's Class Schedule
✅ Monday – 9:00am
✅ Tuesday – 9:00am
✅ Wednesday – 8:00am (NEW permanent CAALC class!) & 9:00am
✅ Thursday – 9:00am

⏱️ All classes run for 45 minutes.
💲 Prices - Adults: $12.50 - Concession: $7.50

Whether you're a regular or looking to give Aqua Aerobics a go, we'd love to see you at CAALC this week. Come along, stay active, and enjoy a fun, low-impact workout in the water! 💦🏊‍♀️

Address

Harry Chan Avenue
Darwin, NT
0800

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61889300300

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