Tūturu has been working alongside your school for a while now.

so…What is Tūturu?

Tūturu is a uniquely Aotearoa approach that brings schools and health services together, so that students can learn, be well, and be prepared for a modern world.

Tūturu was created to help schools and health services better support all students to learn and be well.

By fostering critical thinking skills and offering support during difficult times, we strengthen young people’s ability to navigate life’s challenges. 

Tūturu works in four main areas: 

• Enhancing school climate (such as BOT training and policy).

• Facilitating pastoral care for rangatahi at school. 

• Professional learning and development for school staff. 

• Production of curriculum resources for students in years 9–13.

A Tūturu approach strengthens school ecosystems and enhances the experiences and overall wellbeing of students.

Why does Tūturu exist?

Tūturu was created to help schools and health services better support all students to learn and be well. 

Combining the expertise of the education and health sectors, Tūturu helps rangatahi and the wider school community to explore complex issues.
Initially, our focus was on alcohol and other drugs (AOD), aiming to help schools move away from reactive methods to proactive approaches that prepare students for the challenges of modern life. 
Now, we’ve broadened our focus to encompass other aspects of young people’s health such as implementing student-led action. 
By fostering critical thinking skills and offering support during difficult times, we strengthen young people’s ability to navigate life’s challenges. 

This video explains the mahi that Tūturu does:  click here

Who is involved with Tūturu?

Tūturu involves a network of schools and health services, led by the New Zealand Drug Foundation. It is overseen by the Ministry of Education, Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), NZ Police, and Te Hiringa Hauora.

It was developed by and for Aotearoa schools and services. Eleven schools and five health services were involved in the pilot. Now that the pilot has been completed, we are partnering with more schools and health services across Aotearoa.

Tūturu is funded by Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Education. It has also received funding previously from Te Hiringa Hauora, and the Proceeds of Crime Fund. 

Tūturu is working with a number of schools in Otago training staff & BOT’s, delivering education to communities, developing curriculum resources & providing evidence-based frameworks for schools, students & staff. We also work with services & agencies, strengthening connections with schools, so our young people have access to the right support when they need it.

This video explains in more detail what work schools in Otago are doing with Tūturu:  click here

For any further information about Tūturu, please feel free to contact: Kim Gotlieb – Kaihautu Tūturu & Manager here in Ōtepoti kgotlieb@mirrorservices.org.nz.