The colonization of Australia occurred throughout 1788-1990. Meanwhile, Britain discovers Australia and decides that it will become a new British colony ("Australian History: Colonization 17-88-1990", 2014.). It was decided that the convicts would be sent to Australia and used to work on building the new colony. Many health determinants affect the health of Indigenous Australians, including: poor living conditions, risky behaviors and low socio-economic status. Many of these determinants have an effect on Indigenous Australians due to the colonization of Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a lower life expectancy than the rest of the Australian population. In 2010, life expectancy for Indigenous Australian men was 69.1 years and 73.7 years for women (ABS, 2010). Figures taken between 2010 and 2012 show that the life expectancy of Indigenous men is 10.6 years lower than that of non-Indigenous men and that of Indigenous women is 9.5 years lower than that of non-Indigenous women ( ABS, 2010-2012). a major determinant of the health of the indigenous population. Most Indigenous Australians are known to live in rural areas of Australia which are generally not close to major cities and services. People living in these areas are generally in poorer health than other people living in cities and other parts of Australia. These people do not have as much access to health services and good quality housing. In 2006, approximately 14% of Indigenous households in Australia were overcrowded, compared to 5% of other households (AIHW, 2009a). Overcrowded and poor quality housing is generally associated with poor physical and mental health of the people living there. The natives are not in the middle of paper, it is a way of coping with bad memories and cultural changes (Reser, 1991). Many Indigenous people are still affected by events that happened long ago. Alcohol is consumed by many people with mental disorders. Depression is a major problem among the indigenous population, many of whom suffer from factors such as grief, shame, worry, homesickness and anger due to colonization and how it has changed their daily life, their culture and their environment (Reser). Overall, the colonization of Australia is a major determinant of the health of Indigenous Australians in many ways. Many Indigenous Australians are still affected by the invasion and are trying to live in a different way than they are used to. Colonization led to many deaths, diseases, wars, violence and lifestyle changes that will continue to make life difficult for indigenous people..