June 6, 2025
Born in a middle-class family in Nagpur, Maharashtra, I was raised by strong parents—my mom, a cancer survivor who fought her battle when I was born, and my dad, a self-made man who built a business from scratch. At age
“In 2018, at 18, I moved to Perth, Australia, to pursue a Bachelor of Science in healthcare at Edith Cowan University on a partial scholarship, chasing the Australian dream as an immigrant.
Initially, I had some familial support, but when the pandemic hit in 2020, that support stopped. I was halfway through my degree and had to fend for myself, working full-time as a Disability Support Worker while also chairing the Equity department at the ECU Student Guild. It was an intense period—working full-time, studying full-time, preparing for the competitive GAMSAT exam, and maintaining a high GPA for my scholarship. My late teens and early 20’s were spent simply working and volunteering – to create my mark, and make a difference. In turn, I had sacrificed a lot, skipping social gatherings, trips, and even visits back home
So I thought it all paid off when I got accepted into the competitive Doctor of Medicine at The University of Queensland -yay, my dream of becoming a Doctor was coming true! I also received my Permanent Residency as an RN.
After moving to Brisbane, I planned to continue working while studying Medicine full-time. However, life had other plans. I caught COVID-19 twice in three months while working with COVID patients, which took a toll on my health. Despite this, I tried to keep up with my demanding schedule until a car accident left me with a lower back fracture, forcing me to drop out after my first semester.
I thought my dreams were OVER
But after six months of recovery, I found a new path. At 23, I bought my first house with savings from my jobs. Now, at 24, I work as a Clinical Coordinator for an NDIS company, managing and providing clinical education to a team of over 60 support workers and community nurses. After years of sacrifice, I finally enjoy a work-life balance and encourage self-care for those working hard.
Pursuing my Australian dream has been worth it. I’m deeply grateful to Australia for the security and shelter it has provided me, and I feel a genuine sense of belonging here. This country has shaped me into the person I am today.” Greta Mukherjee
Born in a middle-class family in Nagpur, Maharashtra, I was raised by strong parents—my mom, a cancer survivor who fought her battle when I was born, and my dad, a self-made man who built a business from scratch. At age
I landed in Sydney in 2014 with a suitcase full of dreams and a body still healing from cancer. After surviving thyroid cancer the year before, I knew this move wasn’t just about changing countries — it was about choosing
I come from a small town in Punjab called Rajpura, and my journey to Australia has been nothing short of an adventure. I started my Bachelor’s in computing at Manipal University in India, before transferring to the Australian National University
I grew up in Sydney with a single mother and spent most of my early years immersed in wrestling and boxing. School, on the other hand, was never my thing. I struggled with dyslexia, couldn’t focus in class, and changed
