The Waiwhero Project
Free period products across all AUT campuses. Supporting students so periods are never a barrier to learning.
Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, hand washing facilities, and waste management. The Waiwhero Project supports students experiencing period poverty by providing free period products across AUT.
You can find free sanitary pads and tampons in dispensers across campus — including the Rec Centres, AUTSA offices, Pō Māori, VA, and the Rainbow Rooms on all three campuses. Hygiene products are also available in our Kete Pantry.
Free products on every campus
Look for the dispensers in these locations. Just take what you need — no sign-up, no questions asked.
City Campus
- Rec Centre
- AUTSA Office
- Pō Māori
- VA Building
- Rainbow Room
South Campus
- Rec Centre
- AUTSA Office
- Rainbow Room
North Campus
- Rec Centre
- AUTSA Office
- Rainbow Room
Need more support?
The Waiwhero Project is part of AUTSA's Tautoko support services. If you're experiencing hardship, we can also help with food parcels, grocery vouchers, and emergency financial assistance. Everything is confidential.