
Breaking Barriers for Women in Healthcare
About Me
My name is Anannya
Hi! I’m Anannya Bandaru, a student at Gosford High School with a passion for leadership, advocacy, and community service. I’ve been recognized with awards like Young Person of the Year (Australia Day Awards 2024) and Youth Leadership of the Year (Central Coast Youth Week Awards 2024) for my work in youth advocacy.
I founded KalpaVruksha, an initiative focused on community donations, and I’m actively involved in mentoring, tutoring, and volunteering. Music is also a big part of my life—I play drums and piano, perform in musicals, and tutor students in drumming.
Through HerCarePath.com, I’m working to advocate for gender equality in healthcare and support women in leadership and mental health. I believe in creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and making a lasting impact.

Anannya’s Journey: Leadership, Impact & Achievements
Anannya Bandaru is a passionate advocate for gender equality, youth leadership, and healthcare reform, recognized for her commitment to creating real change.

Founder of nonprofit - KalpaVruksha
Collected and donated groceries, fresh food, clothing, and essentials to homeless and domestic violence shelters.

Member of the St John Hospital Service
Completed training to go to events and practiced first aid for those in need.

Member of Commonwealth of Women Parliamentarians
Advocated against domestic violence, through working together with female politicians and public events (marches, speeches, etc)

Connect Pals - Tutoring Service
Peer tutoring service and quarterly recreational activities for children in the hospital

Member of the Youth Council for the Central Coast
Organised youth events to advocate for inclusivity and mental health improvement for young people, such as cultural days and podcasts. implementations.

Speed Dating with Books
Run a book club to motivate reading and creativity amongst high schoolers
Key Focus Areas
Creating a Fairer Future for Women in Healthcare
Women in healthcare face unique challenges—whether it's breaking into leadership roles or balancing career and family life. HerCarePath is here to change that.
We focus on two key areas to drive real impact:
Get Involved: Be Part of the Change
- Mind & Medicine: Wellness for Women in HealthcareDate and time is TBDVia Google Meet
- Returning to Work After Baby: Real TalkDate and time is TBDVia Google Meet
- HerCare Mentorship MatchDate and time is TBDVia Google Meet
- Ask Me AnythingFri, 30 MayGosford
- The Biggest Morning TeaSat, 26 AprPoint Clare
- Women in Healthcare Leadership PanelSat, 05 AprVia Google Meet
- Postpartum Mental Health & Workplace Wellness WorkshopSat, 29 MarVia Google Meet
- Path to a Medical Career for TeensFri, 21 MarVia Google Meet
Breaking Barriers: Discussion on Gender Equality in Healthcare
I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free
human being with an independent will.
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre