David Steggall

David Steggall is a Lecturer in Social Work and Human Services at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Psychology and Wellbeing. He holds a MSocWk from Charles Sturt University (2014) and a Doctor of Creative Arts (DCrArts) from USQ (2023). His research focuses on innovative social work practices, particularly clown-based interventions in child protection, transdisciplinary approaches, and the intersection of arts with wellbeing. He is affiliated with the Centre for Heritage and Culture.

His work blends academic rigor with creative arts, evident in publications like Clown-based Social Work as Dissent in Child Protection Practice (2024) and participatory exhibitions such as Undercurrent: Arts and Wellbeing (2022-2023). His outputs span academic writing, curatorial projects, and performance art, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue.

Steggall has contributed to academic conferences, including a presentation on residential school innovations in Human Services (2019). His creative works explore themes of hope, resilience, and systemic challenges in social work through mediums like clown performance, installations, and collaborative art projects.