Sexuality education

Young people can be exposed to information on the internet, through music and DVDs, that they may not understand and which can give them unreasonable messages about sexuality, relationships and intimacy.
 

In the media

Family Planning Health Promotion Director Frances Bird on TVNZ's Breakfast and Good Morning shows talking about how sexuality education, at home and at school, can help young people make sense of what they’re seeing and give them the knowledge, skills, attitude and values for life.

Interview on the Breakfast show on 30 August 2011.
Watch the interview on the TVNZ website

Part of a panel discussion on the Good Morning show on 7 September 2011.
Watch part one on You Tube
Watch part two on You Tube

Family Planning released a comment to media on 20 September 2011 outlining the benefits of good quality sexuality education based on international evidence.
Read the comment from Family Planning

Jackie Edmond, Family Planning Chief Executive, spoke on radio station 95bFM on 20 September 2011 about sexuality education.
Listen to the interview on the 95bFM website

 

Sexuality Education Programmes

Family Planning teaches a comprehensive sexuality education programme. This programme aims to give young people knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to determine and enjoy their sexuality – physically and emotionally, individually and in relationships. 
Read more about sexuality education programmes
 

Information and Resources 

Family Planning has some good quality information and resources for parents and caregivers.
View our free downloadable resources

What do you think about these issues? Email us at hottopics@familyplanning.org.nz.