SYC Equal Opportunity Charity Quest 1994
13 Dec 18
During the 1990s SYC ran an innovative fundraising initiative called the Equal Opportunity Charity Quest. Supporters were invited to raise… Read more
SYC has used tertiary qualified professionals to work with young people experiencing crisis as a means to provide best practice service delivery. Read more
Enhancing positive relationships between young people and the Police was the driving force behind the SA Police internship Program with… Read more
In 1958 SYC was founded through the sheer strength and conviction of local volunteers. There were 85 volunteers who came… Read more
A place to be
05 Oct 18
SYC’s history of creating safe places for young people to access support services, necessities and make healthy social connections. “It gave us shelter, food, someone to talk to and a safe space to take a nap during the day,” Belinda said. Read more
Thanks to the generous support of Jaymel Airconditioning and EY, six HYPA Housing apartments have had reverse cycle air-conditioning installed and the young tenants couldn’t be happier with the results. Read more
In the 1960s the demand for SYC’s services increased dramatically. The number of young people needing assistance stretched both paid… Read more
The evolution of Streetwork at SYC
15 Aug 18
SYC’s Streetwork Program was a fundamental aspect of the organisation when it began in 1958. It supported the growing number of young people who felt disconnected and isolated from the wider community. Read more
Project Tag; an innovative approach to breaking down public misconceptions of youth homelessness
08 Aug 18
In 2012 Project Tag saw a massive interactive mural on North Terrace in Adelaide, unveiled on National Youth Homelessness Day. Young people with lived experience of homelessness contributed to the conversation, fighting community stigma. Read more
In October 1974, SYC hosted one of its most ambitious fundraising ventures to date, South Australia’s first ever open air rock concert ‘Ridgetop Festival’ featuring Daddy Cool. See more... Read more