Shirley Neild is a Clinical Nurse at Gold Coast University Hospital whose commitment to advocacy, cultural inclusion, and collective leadership extends well beyond the walls of her workplace.
An active QNMU member, Shirley has been a consistent champion of work health and safety representation, workload advocacy, staff wellbeing, and cultural inclusion across her health service.
As a participant in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project – a union leadership and activism program designed to build advocacy and organising skills – she has strengthened her own practice while encouraging colleagues to find their voice and engage in collective action.
Beyond nursing, Shirley serves as President of the Filipino Community Council of Queensland, where she leads multicultural initiatives that promote diversity, cultural connection, and community wellbeing across the state.
In both her professional and community roles, Shirley is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a belief in empowering others – and she leads by example in every space she occupies.
“I believe strongly in respectful leadership, collaboration, and empowering others to have a voice in creating positive change. Whether in the hospital or in the community, my work is grounded in care for people and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.”