empowering young people
to achieve their own successes.
Formerly the Malcam Charitable Trust
We facilitate quality fun experiences that encourage rakatahi to become self-supporting and valued members of their communities.
We enable rakatahi to find out more about themselves and the difference they make.
Making the Difference
Founded by Malcolm Cameron on the premise that young people can and do 'make a difference', Southern Youth Development believes that resilience in young people is built through positive life experiences.
About Us
Southern Youth Development has been helping young people find out who they are and where they fit in since 1987.
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Bushcraft at syd
After a few years absence, Bushcraft came back to syd when we took the graduating Ākonga group down to the Catlins for 3...
You're invited to our launch!
This year marks our 35th year in the community so we thought we'd celebrate our birthday at the same time as we celebrat...
Welcome to our new team members!
It's been a busy year for Syd with a lot of changes, but the team is so excited to welcome new team members, Leisa de Kl...
(Buy a) Bike for Good event
Our team and rakatahi have been super busy this year taking bicycles from landfill and upcycling and repairing them into...
Finalists in the Grand Business South Awards
We're pretty pleased to have been chosen as a finalist in the Grand Business South awards for Excellence in Not-For-Prof...
Welcome to Syd!
For 35 years we've been in the community delivering quality and fun experiences for rakatahi in Ōtākou. Now, we're refre...
Peter Mirrielees
Another brave boss is gearing up to be tossed off the Forsyth Bar stadium on May 17th.
Our Stories: Todd Crawford
Todd Crawford participated in Farmhand in the first half of 2018. This is his story.
Our Stories: Corry Wharekawa
Corry Wharekawa, 23, participated in the Malcam Trusts’ MOVE program in Balclutha recently. His time with our youth work...