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WE’RE KEEPING THE MOMENTUM GOING IN PALMERSTON FOR THIS WEEK!

Last week was huge! Our camp kids turned their best ideas into epic block-by-block builds across both Darwin City and Palmerston.

We still have limited spots left for Week 2 at CDU Palmerston!

📅 Dates: 28 September – 2 October
📍 Location: CDU Palmerston
⏰ Time: 8:30am – 2:00pm
🎮 Ages: 5–13

Passes available for individual days or the whole week!

🎟️ Limited spots left - book now: https://www.thearray.gg/events/minecraft-school-holiday-camp

Congratulations to Luke Fronsko on receiving $30,000 in funding for his video game, Spell Slinger!

Luke has been a member of the tech community since the beginning, but only in the last year decided to go full time on his own studio and move it into The Array.

Spell Slinger is heavily inspired by classics such as Time Crisis, but in this game, players are tasked with eradicating evil foes by… well, slinging spells!

Luke’s transition into running his own studio with only his previous tech knowledge (which wasn’t gaming!) shows how industry agnostic being technically proficient is!

Once you learn the skills, the future career paths take you anywhere!

This is a proud milestone for Territory game development and we can't be happier being a part of the journey.

Screen Australia Northern Territory Government Screen Territory Games Connect Asia Pacific - GCAP

Levelling up the Territory! 🕹️

At Digital Futures 2026, our co-founder Dylan Bennett spoke about how gaming is far more than just a hobby, it is a launchpad for talent growth, creative problem-solving, and the future economy.

It was fantastic to have Hon Minister Joshua Burgoyne MLA in attendance supporting the vision, alongside inspiring innovators like Alisa Camplin AM OLY and Dr Guzyal Hill.

The Northern Territory Government continues to take a progressive approach, actively backing our youth as they explore emerging digital industries and high-performance gaming pathways.

The Array has been proud to be part of Digital Futures for the past three years, and this event remains one of the best examples of students, professionals and industry coming together under one roof to shape what's next for tech in the Territory.

Well done to DCDD and Alfiya Pocock for bringing the event to life once again. The future of tech in the NT is exceptionally bright, and we're proud to keep playing our part.

From Darwin to Dili. ✈️

Earlier this month, Array's co-founder Dylan Bennett travelled to Timor-Leste, by incredible fortune meeting with the Prime Minister, His Excellency Xanana Gusmão, and the First Lady Kirsty Sword Gusmão, who's history and work are in inspiration.

While on the ground, Dylan had the opportunity to go directly into the community, meeting with local delegates, teachers and kids who were receiving brand new schools as part of the incredible work conducted by Spend It Well, an NGO with a fierce passion for supporting East Timor with education infrastructure development.

To say we were blown away by their impact would be an understatement. We came away genuinely moved and determined to be more involved with East Timor in the near future, stay tuned for more soon.

Check out their amazing work in Dili and support them via www.spenditwell.com

Robyn Cahill Member for Port Darwin Lia Finocchiaro MLA Jo Hersey-Member for Katherine
Spend It Well

Need something fun for the kids these school holidays? 🎮⛏️
Let them spend the day at Minecraft Camp!

It’s not just gaming - Minecraft Camp is designed to be fun while helping kids develop real-world skills, including:

🧱 Problem-Solving, Creativity & Design
- Build their own worlds while completing challenges and missions.

🤝 Teamwork & Communication
- Work together, share ideas and contribute to group discussions.

💻 Computer Science & Digital Confidence
- Explore basic coding concepts using MakeCode and JavaScript.
- Learn to use technology in a positive, productive and creative way.

Book individual days or grab a whole week pass!
🎟️ Spots are limited - get your tickets here: https://www.thearray.gg/events-programs/minecraft-school-holiday-camp

🎮 PALMERSTON KIDS: MINECRAFT CAMP IS COMING! ⛏️

Looking for something fun for the kiddos these school holidays?
Minecraft School Holiday Camp is coming to Palmerston!

Kids aged 5-13 can spend their holidays building, creating, exploring and completing exciting Minecraft challenges - while developing creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills along the way.

✨ 2 WEEKS OF MINECRAFT FUN
📅 21 September – 2 October
📍 CDU Palmerston
⏰ 8:30am – 2:00pm

Whether they're a Minecraft beginner or already building epic worlds, everyone is welcome!

Limited spots available - book your child's place these school holidays!

👉 REGISTER NOW: https://www.thearray.gg/events-programs/minecraft-school-holiday-camp

Minecraft Holiday Camp Darwin | Build, Create & Collaborate | The Array Holiday Minecraft camp at The Array in Darwin. Guided builds, teamwork challenges and creative projects in a supervised environment. Book week pass or single days.

Minecraft Camp is running right in the heart of the city at CDU Danala (Radicle Centre) and CDU Palmerston (first time to run) this Sep/Oct school holidays!

Two weeks to choose from (21–25 Sept or 28 Sept to 2 Oct), with day tickets and whole-week tickets available.

A brilliant way to keep the kids engaged, social and creative these holidays.

🔗Book your spot: https://www.thearray.gg/event-details/minecraft-school-holiday-camp-sep-oct