Frequently Asked Questions

Q.		Why do you teach young children about drugs?
A.		Quite simply, we do not. We start by teaching children how to make healthy choices to give them the confidence, as they progress through their primary years, to examine in a balanced way how drugs like medicines, alcohol; nicotine and illegal substances may adversely affect them.

Q.		Isn't the job of schools or parents to teach children how to look after themselves?
A.		We agree that parents have a very important role to play, as do schools. The reality, however, is that children are affected by many influences when they are growing up and our aim is to help schools, parents and others in the community to work together to promote positive health messages to children.

Q.		Who is Harold the Giraffe?
A.		Harold the giraffe is our friendly mascot. He helps kids understand what happens when things go according to plan - by sticking their neck out, walking proud and tall! A unique, gracious animal, encouraging children to stand tall & not at their boot laces. A symbol of peace. Has lots of Love to give - a giraffe has a heart the size of a netball. Young children & teenagers are like sapling trees, and the branches are not yet strong enough to hold the fruit

Q.		How can I get Life Education to visit my school?
A.		To find out how you can have Life Education and Harold visit your school please click here .

Q.		Does Life Education work in New Zealand as well as overseas?
A.		Life Education Trust works overseas and in New Zealand, Dotted around the country are 36 Community Trusts that employ an educator and are responsible for delivering the programme in your area.

Q.		Does Life Education really make a difference in children’s lives?
A.		An independent evaluation by Massey University disclosed that there is clear evidence that Life Education is changing the children's attitudes & behaviour regarding health issues. Life Education is a preventative approach. We teach children about the wonder of life, themselves, and other people, with the aim of showing them how to reach their full potential. It is a totally positive approach. Life Education does not necessarily work on changing children's behaviour, it works on changing desires.

Q.		How many children go through the Life Education programme each year?
A.		Life Education visits more than 210,000 children and over 1,200 schools every year and growing...

Q.		How can I make a Donation?
A.		Make a donation to the Life Education Auckland Central.