EXPLORE OUR SEXWISE PROGRAMME
Sexual health theatre programme for rangatahi
Ma te whakatau – ka mohio, Ma te mohio – ka mārama, Ma te mārama – ka matau, Ma te matau – ka ora.
By discussion comes understanding, by understanding comes light, by light comes wisdom, by wisdom comes life everlasting.
ABOUT THETA
The Theatre in Health Education Trust (THETA) provides innovative and challenging health education programmes to the rangatahi of Aotearoa through the experiential medium of theatre.
Our interactive theatre-based programmes use a combination of traditional theatre, educational drama, structured role play and decision-making activities to engage students in the exploration of issues relevant to their lives.
WHY BOOK OUR SEXWISE PROGRAMME FOR YOUR SCHOOL?
What is SexWise?
The Sexwise program offers young people an interactive workshop where they can acquire up-to-date and reliable information about sexuality and positive relationships in an engaging setting.
Who is it for?
The program targets young individuals in New Zealand, specifically those in Years 9-13, with a special emphasis on students from schools with decile 1-6 ratings or equivalent EQI High Schools, along with the Māori and Pacific communities.
What does it cost?
Sexwise receives complete funding to benefit young people in New Zealand, specifically those in Years 9-13, attending secondary schools with decile 1-6 ratings or equivalent Equity Index secondary schools. It is also available in educational environments where there is a significant presence of Māori or Pacific Island youth.
ABOUT THE SEXWISE PROGRAMME
Enabling youth to gain current, accurate information about sexuality and healthy relationships in an engaging workshop environment.
"It felt nice just to have a talk with someone that actually knows what they are talking about."
STUDENT
"It was awesome and fun knowing you weren't getting judged for what you said"
STUDENT
OUR VISION & MISSION
THETA fosters the cultivation of positive attitudes and behaviors by providing accurate information that encourages critical thinking. This empowers young individuals to make well-informed lifestyle choices based on knowledge and understanding.
GET SOCIAL WITH US!
Connect with us and get a glimpse into our touring around New Zealand Schools.
BECOME A TRUSTEE
Join the Team
THETA delivers the longstanding and important sexual health programme Sexwise to rangatahi, with opportunities to expand into more programmes with new communities. We employ one full time manager, and contract director/s and actor/facilitators to tour for part of the year. THETA is currently looking for additional trustees to help guide the organisation.
You have the opportunity to collaborate with experts, enhance your governance experience, apply your skills to benefit communities, and receive reimbursement for your time, all in one.
We are looking for anyone with an interest and experience in:
Businesses growth and development
Celebrating and enhancing Pasifika resilience
Youth advocacy
Community development
Rainbow community
Applied theatre
Health and wellness of communities
Te Ao Māori
THETA promotes the development of healthy attitudes and behaviours by delivering factual information to encourage critical thinking and to enable young people to make informed lifestyle choices.
EXPLORE
CONTACT
email manager@theta.org.nz
phone +64 22 060 3337
