GOODNA nurse Greta Mukherjee has been selected as a national finalist for Miss Galaxy Australia 2025.
The 24-year-old India-born healthcare professional, now an Australian citizen, sees the pageant as an opportunity to advocate for healthcare workers and inspire others to succeed.
“I want to inspire people,” she said.
“Through being a national finalist, I’m using it as a platform to promote the healthcare field and educate people about the contributions healthcare workers make.”
As a clinical coordinator in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Ms Mukherjee leads a team of over 60 staff, providing clinical supervision and education.
She also founded Unscripted Healthcare, an initiative promoting health awareness in Australia.
Having moved to Australia in 2018 to study nursing, she worked hard at taking on challenges, including working full-time while studying and chairing her university’s Equity Department.
She was later accepted into the University of Queensland’s Doctor of Medicine program in 2022, but life took an unexpected turn.
“After contracting Covid-19 twice and surviving a car accident that left me with a fractured back, I had to withdraw from medical school,” she said.
“At the time, it felt like the end of everything I had worked for. But setbacks can also lead to new opportunities.”
Now, she uses her platform to advocate for healthcare workers, minorities and immigrants navigating similar struggles.
“There is a misconception that young professionals, particularly women in leadership, must prove themselves more than their male counterparts,” she said.
“I aim to challenge these outdated views by showing that women can excel in both leadership and advocacy, no matter their age or industry.”
Ms Mukherjee believes pageantry is about more than glamour – it’s a tool for empowerment.
“Working in healthcare has shown me that beauty goes beyond appearances. It is about compassion, resilience and strength,” she said.
If she wins the Miss Galaxy Australia title, she hopes to amplify her advocacy efforts on a national and global scale.
“Intelligence, beauty, and ambition are not separate qualities; they can coexist,” she said.
“Success is not just about achievements; it’s about staying true to your values, pushing through obstacles, and continuing to grow.”
The 2025 Miss Galaxy Australia National Final is in Sydney from April 30 to May 3, with winners earning the chance to represent Australia internationally.
