Clea North is a proud Aboriginal woman and descendent of the Mithaka and Gunngari people of south-west Queensland.

Clea has dedicated her life’s work to education, and for the inclusion and acknowledgement of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students, their families, their communities, and culture in education. This work has spanned 25 years across various positions, including Office Administration, Teacher Aide, Community Education Counsellor and Secondary Teacher.

Clea now works as an Education Consultant, for Life Without Barriers advocating for children & young people living in out-of-home care, working with schools to support trauma informed practice, and culturally responsive practices.