Community links
Mentoring
Charles Darwin University has implemented a mentoring program where graduates and students of the University are given the opportunity to access mentors to assist in career goals, research career interests, and develop and build a rapport with members in the industry.
Seminars, conferences and exhibitions
Calendar of CDU events
Darwin Symphony Orchestra
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has generously offered to give Alumni members who hold the Alumni benefit card a 20% discount on concert tickets. The 20% discount is for DSO organised concerts, including outdoor concerts and indoor concerts at the Darwin Entertainment Centre.
Northern Editions
As an Alumni member you have the opportunity to be invited to university events. Members with the Alumni Benefits Card receive discounts on selected works of
art from their diverse range of prints.
Merchandise
The bookshop has a variety of CDU merchandise for purchase - perfect as a special gift for yourself or someone that would like to remember their time at the University.
Karawa training restaurant
Charles Darwin University's Karawa training restaurant for tourism and hospitality students is situated on the Palmerston Campus not far from the city of Palmerston's thriving CBD. Karawa is the Larrakia word for 'water' and refers to the lake that is one of the main features of the campus. You don't have to be a student or staff member to visit the restaurant.
Careers and Employment
The Careers & Employment team can assist current students and recent Graduates of CDU with:
- career counselling;
- identifying potential employers
- job search
- writing resumes and job applications
- preparing for job interviews
- managing study to employment transitions; and
- professional behaviour in the workplace.
Darwin Youth Orchestra
Welcome to the Centre of Youth Music, a place for children to learn to play music. The centre has provided orchestral and ensemble training for thousands of young people.
Scholarships
Charles Darwin University offers a variety of scholarships for both undergraduate and Vocational Education and Training students. Find out more about scholarships available through the University.

