SANDRA'S WORK
Sandra King (O.A.M.), a former Aboriginal model who directs, manages and presents Indigenous events, fashion parades, model training and community programs. Sandra is based in South East Queensland.
Sandra's involvement with modelling began when she was 14 years of age. She is known throughout the community for passing on her knowledge and guidance while engaging in cultural discussions
with Elders, professional Indigenous business men and women and the community.
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Her programs and work experience are many and varied, including Black to Basics program for
disadvantaged women and youth, Deportment, Personal Empowerment Program (PEP Talk),
Leadership Programs, Indigenous history presented to teachers and Stolen Generation discussions.
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Since 1988, events involving Sandra's professional services have included directing Indigenous parades, managing and coordinating Indigenous performers and artists in local, state, national and international events, and the annual Black Bold & Beautiful Indigenous Women’s Luncheon since 2009.
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​Sandra King Management aims to achieve the greatest possible impact upon the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community by delivering practical, inspiring, marketable and engaging projects. Sandra continues to advocate to all creative sectors of the Arts Industry for equality and acceptance of more Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander performers.
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SANDRA'S PAST
Sandra is a Magandjin (Brisbane) born Elder woman of Yagara, Quandamooka, Bundjalung and South Sea Islander ancestry. She was one of the first Aboriginal models in the 1970s where she completed her training in Deportment and Grooming followed by Modelling Courses with Billie North Promotions.
Sandra was booked extensively for newspaper fashion articles and fashion parades for Myer, David Jones, Sportsgirl and numerous clothing and manufacturing businesses. After her successful modelling career and raising a family, she went back into the industry she knew and loved.
In 1988, she was at the forefront of the fashion industry by using only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander models in her parades as well as having Aboriginal models who were outside the ‘norm’ of size 8 and 10.
In 1990, sge completed a one year full time Trainee-Manager course with Buckingham’s Modelling Agency (now Vivien’s) which gave her the confidence to establish her own business. Her models were booked for photographic, runway and promotional work throughout Queensland.
Below are photographs of some of Sandra's modelling work.