Free period products in schools by 2021 – Dr Terryann Clark urges prioritisation of communities most in need
A Government investment of $2.6 million dollars to provide free period products in schools was announced in May. The roll out will begin in term 3 to schools in the Waikato region, with extension to all state and state-integrated schools in 2021. RNZ coverage of the announcement includes Youth19 findings – read or listen here.
We are excited that our research has helped to advocate for action on period poverty, an issue that affects thousands of students in New Zealand schools. Our co-lead principal investigator Dr Terryann Clark (TC) spoke with the Northern Advocate last week, highlighting the urgent need for the free product scheme to reach communities that are most in need, faster – read here.