Imogen Dubbels is the reigning Miss Teen Manly West and a Miss Teen Galaxy Australia National Finalist. She dedicates her time to promoting domestic violence prevention, mental health awareness, and community support initiatives.
She is making a significant impact by volunteering at Wynnum’s Do-Op Shop and raising funds for Batyr, a youth mental health organisation.
A Passion for Fashion and Philanthropy
Ms Dubbels is an aspiring fashion designer from Brisbane. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Design (Fashion) at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) next year. However, her creative aspirations go beyond the runway. She is working on a project to sew 500 scrunchies from upcycled clothing. She will sell the products at the Manly Markets to raise funds for youth mental health initiatives.
Her long-term goal is to launch a business. Ms Dubbels looks forward to reinvesting profits into providing essential clothing. She aims to help women in need, particularly those affected by domestic violence. This mission aligns with her advocacy work, ensuring fashion becomes a tool for empowerment and change.
Ms Dubbels also plans to make a start-up page named “Pretty in Purpose.” This upcoming platform is where she will express her love for cosmetics and fashion while also voicing out her advocacies.
Committed to Community Service in Manly and Beyond
Ms Dubbels volunteers every Wednesday at the Do-Op Shop in Wynnum, a charity op-shop focused on people over profit. The organisation donates directly to local causes, and Ms Dubbels actively participates in redressing mannequins, assisting customers, and handling daily store operations.
Her enthusiasm for volunteering doesn’t stop there. She recently attended the Hearts of Gold Gala, hosted by Childhood Cancer Support Australia, where she helped with guest greetings, auctioning, and pledge collection. Ms Dubbels has expressed her commitment to continuing her work with Childhood Cancer Support in the future.
Australia Galaxy Pageants and Fundraising for Mental Health
As part of the Australia Galaxy Pageants 2025, Ms Dubbels has been actively fundraising for Batyr, an organisation dedicated to preventing youth suicide and promoting mental health education. Batyr’s mission is to equip young Australians with the skills and confidence to handle mental health challenges, encouraging peer-to-peer education and lived experience storytelling to prevent crises.
The Australia Galaxy National Finalists have collectively raised $5,894, with Ms Dubbels among those working to increase awareness and financial support for the cause.
What’s Next for Imogen Dubbels?
With the Miss Teen Galaxy Australia finals approaching, Ms Dubbels continues to balance pageantry, advocacy, and community service. Whether volunteering, fundraising, or designing fashion with purpose, her focus remains on supporting vulnerable communities.
Ms Dubbels hopes to create a lasting change. Her work in Manly, Wynnum, and Brisbane serves as an example of how young Australians can use their voices and actions to drive meaningful impact.
Published 19-Feb-2025
