empowering young people
to achieve their own successes.
Formerly the Malcam Charitable Trust
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 UsWe 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.
Southern Youth Development has been helping young people find out who they are and where they fit in since 1987.
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Diversity Delivers in Clutha
Youth and businesses in Clutha had the opportunity to participate and learn more about supportive diversity outcomes in ...
Highly Commended at Keeping Dunedin Beautiful
The bikes@syd bicycle recycling programme was recognised by Keep Dunedin Beautiful in their yearly awards.
Opportunity of a Lifetime for Former Refugees
Former Refugee rakatahi spent a days skiing at Coronet Peak last month, as part of an opportunity offered by the FIFA Wo...
Regular giving is here.
Welcome to our "Empowering Young People" regular giving campaign! Your consistent support can make a world of difference...
Gardens@syd
Rain or shine, our Gardens trainees are at the Dunedin Botanic Gardens, helping to maintain its international award-winn...
Our August News
It has been another really busy month full of opportunities and good times!
Our Community Gardens
For the last few years, Southern Youth Development have been maintaining massive planter boxes for growing food at our p...