Greta Mukherjee, a Clinical Nurse and national finalist for Miss Galaxy Australia 2025 from Goodna, is using her platform to push for healthcare reform. Through her initiative, Unscripted Healthcare, she addresses workforce shortages, burnout, and systemic inequities, while breaking stereotypes in both healthcare and pageantry.
A Journey of Resilience and Leadership
Ms Mukherjee’s healthcare journey began at 18 when she moved to Australia for her degree, juggling multiple jobs—including frontline roles during the pandemic. She was accepted into a Doctor of Medicine program, but a serious car accident forced her to withdraw. Determined to continue making an impact, she rebuilt her career, becoming Clinical Coordinator for Alliance Community’s Southeast Queensland branch by 23, leading over 60 healthcare professionals in NDIS participant care and clinical assessments.
Advocating for Systemic Change
Through Unscripted Healthcare, Ms Mukherjee sheds light on staff shortages, burnout, and workplace mistreatment. She highlights urgent concerns:
- Australia could face a shortfall of 100,000 healthcare workers by 2025.
- 84% of healthcare professionals report experiencing burnout.
- Workforce shortages hit vulnerable communities hardest, worsening inequities.
Her advocacy calls for better working conditions, stronger mental health support, and systemic reforms to ensure healthcare professionals and patients receive the care they deserve.
Breaking Stereotypes: Healthcare Meets Pageantry
As a Miss Galaxy Australia finalist representing Ipswich and Brisbane, Ms Mukherjee challenges the notion that healthcare professionals must fit a singular mould. She believes leadership and advocacy extend beyond clinics and hospitals, proving that diverse professionals belong in all spaces.
Championing Diversity in Healthcare
Proud of her Bengali heritage, Ms Mukherjee actively volunteers at community events like International Mother Language & Harmony Day, reinforcing the need for culturally inclusive healthcare. She emphasises that representation matters—both in leadership and patient care.
A National Stage for Change
As she prepares for the Miss Galaxy Australia finals in May, Ms Mukherjee remains committed to bringing healthcare reform into the mainstream. Whether through her clinical leadership, advocacy, or pageantry, she aims to drive lasting change in workforce policies, mental health support, and inclusivity within healthcare.
Published 27-Feb-2025