After attaining a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Cr Clements worked in tourism before marrying Mal and becoming a mum to two girls. As they grew up, she worked in retail, specifically in telecommunications which was an exciting time of new and accelerating technology, coinciding with the release of the iPhone.
Cr Clements was then drawn into teaching and remains a passionate English teacher who has also taught the Humanities, Sociology, Legal Studies and Business Management. She is also a Leading Teacher in a portfolio area that improves students’ outcomes after finishing high school.
During her term on Council Cr Clements wants to:
- improve the community for everyone, which includes economic sustainability for local employment, training opportunities and jobs growth.
- youth to be engaged in positive activities in the community
- improved community safety for families and individuals, including against domestic violence and crime against property
- ensure the community receives essential services such as health and wellbeing
She is also a foundation member of the MPBH Consumer Advisory Committee. Cr Clements is a founding member of the Sunraysia Suicide Prevention Network as she has lived experience from a personal and professional perspective and still advocates for mental health initiatives where she can.