She signed under the name "Mrs. William McLean", perhaps suggesting her husband's support. She was a founding member and coordinator of the Melbourne branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) of Victoria; she was president of the organisation for two periods, 1892–93 and 1899–1907.
She signed under the name "Mrs. William McLean", possibly indicating her husband's endorsement. She was a co-founder and director of the Melbourne branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) of Victoria, serving as president for two periods, 1892–93 and 1899–1907.