As a teacher, it is important to acknowledge health issues among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Students who are always sick may not achieve their full potential (Alperstein & Egan, ND). For instances, A student’s health has a great impact on their ability to learn and take part in school activities (Alperstein & Egan, ND). The Australian Bureau of statistics conducted a Aboriginal child health survey in Western Australia which was one of the largest investigation into the wellbeing and health of over 5000 Aboriginal children, families and communities (The Australian Bureau of statistics, 2005). The survey showed there is a need for schools to engage families and the community to break the cycle of disadvantage education, the
