Sandra Steffensen

Sandra Steffensen, an artist and educator, has deep cultural roots through her maternal grandmother, who is from the Tagalaka people of the Gulf Country in North Queensland. With over two decades of experience teaching Senior Visual Arts and developing online curricula, Sandra emphasizes the transformative power of Indigenous knowledge in education. Collaborating with her brother, Victor Steffensen, Sandra has illustrated children’s books that celebrate and preserve Indigenous stories, such as Looking After Country with Fire and The Trees. Her art and teaching reflect a profound connection to Country, highlighting the importance of storytelling, land, and community in enriching lives and fostering understanding.