David Steggall

Mr David Steggall is a Lecturer in Human Services at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Psychology and Wellbeing. He teaches subjects such as advocacy, community development, youth work, case management, and professional placement.

• MSocWk from Charles Sturt University
• DCrArts from the University of Southern Queensland

David's research explores the integration of clown theory into child protection practice, culminating in his Clown-Based Social Work model. His work emphasizes creative methodologies, including arts-based research and social clowning, while addressing themes like failure and innovative therapeutic interventions.

Scientific awards have not been explicitly mentioned in the available information.

David has secured significant grants, including a $10,000 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) award for a collaborative project with Mercy Community Services, Evolve Therapeutic Services (Queensland Health), and Vulcana’s Women’s Circus. This initiative produced The Dreams of Bricks, a clown-based theatrical adaptation of the Child Protection Practice Tool. He also received a 2019 $10,000 Arts Queensland grant for international clown training in Switzerland and Portugal to support his doctoral research.

He is affiliated with the Centre for Heritage and Culture (CHC) at the University of Southern Queensland and collaborates with organizations in therapeutic and creative arts sectors.