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Goodna Clinician and Miss Galaxy Finalist Advocates for Healthcare Reform

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.

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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.

Greta Mukherjee
Photo Credit: Supplied

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.

Miss Galaxy Australia finalist
Photo Credit: Unscripted Healthcare/Instagram

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

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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

Springfield Resident Advocates for Minorities in 2025 Miss Galaxy Australia Pageants

A Springfield resident, who arrived in Australia as an international student, is now a finalist in the 2025 Miss Galaxy Australia Pageants after transforming years of struggle into a platform for advocacy and inspiration.

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From Student to Advocate

In 2018, Greta Mukherjee moved to Australia from India at the age of 18 to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Edith Cowan University in Perth. Initially supported by her family, her circumstances drastically changed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, cutting off financial support and leaving her to balance full-time work, full-time study, and significant leadership responsibilities on campus. 

She worked as a Disability Support Worker while chairing the university’s Equity Department and preparing for the demanding GAMSAT exam to enter medical school.

Despite the challenges, Greta’s determination saw her achieve her dream of being accepted into the University of Queensland’s Doctor of Medicine program in 2022. She also received Permanent Residency as a registered nurse—a milestone for many immigrants pursuing long-term stability in Australia.

Setbacks and Resilience

Within months of moving to Brisbane, Greta’s path took an unexpected turn. She contracted COVID-19 twice while working in healthcare, followed by a car accident that left her with a fractured lower back. The combined health challenges forced her to withdraw from medical school, a decision that initially felt like the end of her aspirations.

However, Greta redirected her energy, achieving a new milestone by purchasing her first home at 23, a reflection of years of tireless work across multiple roles. She now works as a Clinical Coordinator for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) organisation, leading a team of over 60 staff and promoting education and self-care among healthcare professionals.

A New Chapter

At 24, Greta is embracing a new direction as a finalist in the 2025 Australia Galaxy Pageants, representing Springfield and Brisbane. She aims to use the platform to advocate for the rights of minorities, particularly women who have faced the challenges of immigration and starting life from scratch in a new country.

Photo Credit: Miss Galaxy Australia

Greta credits her experiences with shaping her passion for creating a more inclusive community. As an Indian-Australian, she reflects on the importance of resilience and finding purpose despite setbacks, hoping her story will resonate with others navigating similar journeys.

Connecting with the Community

Greta’s journey from an international student to a community leader and now a pageant finalist exemplifies the values of Springfield’s growing multicultural population. By openly sharing her story, she hopes to inspire young women to persevere through adversity and find strength in their goals.

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Those interested in following her pageant journey can visit her profile on the Miss Galaxy Australia website.

Published 18-Dec-2024