Let's talk sex ed
Help shape how sex ed is taught in schools
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How young people will be taught about sex ed is changing.
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Find out more
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The Ministry of Education and final curriculum
Informing your school community about the health curriculum – download PDF from curriculum website
Sexual Wellbeing's advocacy work
Sexual Wellbeing's submissions and media releases
Other resources
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Why is sex ed important?
Quality sex ed directly and positively affects people’s health over their lifetime.
When done well, sex ed:
Helps young people understand their bodies and their physical and emotional development
Gives students the knowledge and skills to develop healthy relationships and make informed choices about their body
Keeps all students safe and healthy in school and gives them skills to manage life outside the classroom
Helps all students feel included and acknowledged in their community
Helps young people understand that there are different identities and perspectives, including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, and religion
What do rangatahi and tamariki want?
Our 2024 survey of over 1000 young people aged 16-20 revealed that young people see sex ed as critically important and necessary. They want:
For sex ed to continue into later years of secondary school
More time and attention to sex ed in school
Sex ed content to be inclusive and comprehensive for all genders, sexes, and sexual orientations
Young people to be consulted about what’s included in sex ed
More support and training for teachers who are teaching sex ed
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