FAQs

We understand that secondary schools are busy places so you can choose how intensively you and your team want to engage with the Tūturu Lead in your community. You are welcome to just try out some of our resources and if you think some support would help, get in touch with the team when you’re ready.

Our experience working with over 150 secondary schools across New Zealand tells that any time and effort you can put into adopting the Tūturu approach is well worth the benefits to your team and students.

Tūturu gives schools a framework and resources to look at how they are supporting the wellbeing of their students. It helps them to look at what they are doing well and what they can improve to better achieve this goal. Tūturu also allows schools to connect with local health providers and upskill their staff to build on the skills they already have.

No, but our experience with partnering with many secondary schools across New Zealand tells us that schools see positive changes in one to two year, with improved ecosystems and lasting change over three to seven years.

Some schools have been involved with Tūturu since the beginning. They continue to grow and develop over time, choosing which areas to focus on as their needs and resourcing have changed.

Read our Theory of Change to learn more about what your school could expect.

No. Tūturu is fully funded and is available for all secondary schools.

Having a user login helps us better understand how our resources are being used, improve support, and develop new content that meets the needs of schools across Aotearoa.

There are no set criteria. Any secondary school can use our resources or partner with us.

Although there are organisations out there that deliver these types of programmes, research shows that these approaches don’t reduce harm from drugs.

Only sharing extreme messages of drugs can alienate the students that are using drugs and send the message that they only need to worry about their drug and alcohol consumption when it causes them extreme harm. We need to teach all students how to live in a world where alcohol and drugs exist, so they are empowered to make healthy choices.

Evidence shows us that being taught about these issues in a safe environment with a teacher that students have a relationship with, means what they learn is more likely to be relevant, appropriate and have a greater positive impact on them.

All schools have issues with alcohol and drugs, irrespective of their location or demographics. Tūturu places schools at the leading edge of innovating in the wellbeing space to improve outcomes for students and their whānau.

Check out how some schools have found engaging with Tūturu in Ōtepoti Dunedin