The role of teachers in supporting health

Updated: 30 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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  • Teachers are a good source of health information for students
  • Teachers can provide information to students on how to stay healthy, such as to eat well and be physically active
  • Students can use this information to make good decisions for health
  • Teachers can help students link to health and other services, such as to ‘youth-friendly’ services
  • Teachers should help students learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Students can learn how the SDGs can create a more sustainable world and improve health
  • Teachers can support students to come up with ideas on ways to create a better world for their future
  • Teachers can offer opportunities for training and study

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