Blood diseases target the core of our bodies. Treatments are intense, with some pushing our lives to the limit. Stem cell treatments and bone marrow transplants are lifesaving but incredibly tough on our bodies – and on our lives.

From financial pressures to physically debilitating side effects, the impact on Australian lives is high. At Arrow, our target is clear.

We aim to provide personalised support, training for healthcare teams, as well as research funding to help create better life outcomes for all Australians undergoing these extraordinary treatments.

Acting today, with an eye on the future, we’re here to help people recovering from bone marrow and stem cell treatments live their best possible lives.

What we do

Each year, over 2,000 Australians undergo a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Our goal is to support every one of them.

When the impact of treatment makes it impossible to work, Arrow provides financial support to see patients through their most difficult periods.

When patients and carers feel overwhelmed or alone, Arrow provides trusted information and connects them with others who understand.

When healthcare professionals need to strengthen their skills, we support training and development to improve patient care.

When researchers uncover new ways to treat blood disease and improve recovery, we fund the most promising opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring every patient receives the best possible care at every stage of their transplant journey.

Our Values

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do.

Compassion

We lead with empathy, understanding and care for every patient and family.

Patient – Centred

We put patients at the heart of every decision, focusing on their needs, experiences and outcomes.

Our People

A small team with a big heart and even bigger goals. Guided by strong governance and lifted by an incredible community of supporters and partners, we aim to reach every Australian enduring tough but lifesaving bone marrow and stem cell transplants, ensuring no one walks that path alone.

Board of Directors

Christopher Murray

Chairperson

Christopher Murray

Chairperson

Christopher is a senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in the energy, renewables, resources, project development and technology development sectors in Australia and internationally. Christopher has a strong interest and experience in Non Executive director roles in charitable organisations, including seven years serving as a director on the board of Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, and four years with Leukaemia Foundation of Australia.

Christopher is currently the Managing Director of Energy Power System Australia Pty Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of New South Wales and is a member of Engineers Australia. Christopher is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has studied an Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School.

Christopher joined the Arrow board in 2021 and was appointed Chair of the board in 2022. He is also a member of the board Finance and Governance Committee and Patients and Programs Committee.

Yvonne Panek-Hudson

Director; Patients and Programs Committee Chair

Yvonne Panek-Hudson

Director; Patients and Programs Committee Chair

Yvonne Panek-Hudson is a Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Haematology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia. Yvonne is the clinical lead for the Allogeneic BMT long term follow up service and specialises in late effects post allogeneic BMT, management of complex chronic graft vs host disease & sexual health post-transplant.

Yvonne has published papers on transitioning adolescents & young adults to adult long term follow up, shared care models of survivorship care, post BMT exercise programmes, and development of advanced practice roles in Australia. She is passionate about optimising physical and psychosocial health post AlloBMT, supporting patient self-management and the development of advanced practice nursing models of care.

Yvonne is Deputy Chair of ANZTCT nurses committee and a member of the HSANZ Victorian nurses committee. Yvonne is also co-founder of the ‘Straight and Marrow’ podcast – everything you ever wanted to know about allogeneic BMT.

Yvonne joined the Arrow board in November 2023 and is the Chair of the board Patients and Programs Committee.

Stuart Snell

Director; Finance and Governance Committee Chair

Stuart Snell

Director; Finance and Governance Committee Chair

Stuart has over 30 years’ experience in business strategy, reputation management, government and stakeholder relations, and media and communications. A former journalist, he worked professionally in a number of executive roles for large organisations, mainly in the financial services sector, and in recent years as a consultant dealing with a range of sectors.

He is also an experienced non executive director, having played an instrumental role in the development of a governance framework and successful business growth strategy for Road Sense Australia for three years to 2019, and currently at Your Side Australia since 2016. At Your Side, he was Chair of the Board overseeing 40% year-on-year revenue growth from 2019-2021, achieved as a result of strategic renewal and business transformation, which Stuart led as Chair including the development of the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan.

Stuart joined the Arrow board in 2021. He is Chair of the board Finance and Governance Committee and a member of the Fundraising and Marketing Committee.

Roberto Trinchero

Director; Fundraising and Marketing Committee Chair

Roberto Trinchero

Director; Fundraising and Marketing Committee Chair

Roberto is an experienced senior business executive with over 20 years expertise in business management, marketing, sales and leadership. Roberto is the Managing Director of Arneg Oceania Pty Ltd, an international leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete equipment for the retail sector. Roberto was responsible for the successful establishment of Arneg in Australia in 1996 relocating from Italy to lead the new site for the overseas based parent company.

Roberto is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Foundations of General Management at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Roberto is a board member of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Australia and has been involved in numerous community fundraising events on behalf of the Chamber as well as other not for profit organisations.

Roberto joined the Arrow board in 2021. He is Chair of the Fundraising and Marketing Committee and a member of the Finance and Governance Committee.

John Moore

Director

John Moore

Director

Professor John Moore is an accomplished haematologist with over 25 years of expertise in stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy. He graduated from Sydney University in 1989 and trained in haematology at renowned institutions, including the Royal North Shore Hospital and the Westmead Children’s Hospital. He also worked as Bone Marrow Transplant Co-ordinator at the Royal Free Hospital in London. His clinical and immunological research on haematopoietic stem cell transplants led to the completion of his Doctorate of Medicine, focused on their role in treating Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Prof. Moore is a fellow of both the College of Physicians and Pathologists.

Currently, Professor Moore serves as a Senior Staff Specialist in the Haematology Department at St. Vincent’s Hospital and a Visiting Medical Officer at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Sydney. He was appointed The Chong Family Director of Cellular Therapies in 2021 and became a Professor of Medicine at UNSW in 2022. Professor Moore has actively contributed to several local and international transplant committees, including as Chair of the Bone Marrow Transplant Committee of the Australian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group (ALLG), and as a member of the scientific committee of the Asia Pacific Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group (APBMT). He leads the largest state-wide stem cell transplantation program for autoimmune diseases in Australia. With over 120 publications and a leadership role in Blood Disease and Cancer research at the St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, Prof Moore is internationally recognized for his contributions to stem cell transplantation.

John joined the Arrow board in 2025 and is a member of the board Patients and Programs Committee.

Paul McGrath

Director

Paul McGrath

Director

Paul McGrath is the CEO of YHA Australia, a member based, not-for-profit organisation with a mission to make travel accessible for everyone. He steered the organisation through the disruption of the global pandemic and has since led a bold transformation – rethinking everything from operations to guest experience to position YHA as a modern, relevant brand for today’s travellers.

A strategic leader with deep roots in Australia’s travel and tourism industry, Paul has held senior roles across airlines, hotels, and tourism businesses, giving him a 360-degree view of the sector and a sharp instinct for where it’s heading.

In 2003, Paul was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia and received all allogeneic transplant at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney – an experience that has shaped both his perspective and his purpose.

Paul joined the Arrow Foundation board in 2026 and sits on both the Patients and Programs Committee and Fundraising and Marketing Committee.

Pascal Gouel

Director

Pascal Gouel

Director

With over 25 years of experience spanning private equity, executive leadership, and strategic operations, Pascal currently serves as Managing Director of Talent Acquisition Group, a national workforce solutions provider deploying more than 4,500 active staff across aviation, hospitality, FMCG, and supply chain sectors. In this role, Pascal oversees national operations and drives strategic growth, leveraging extensive director-level leadership and executive management expertise.

In addition, Pascal serves as Executive Director of Hunter Bay Silica, where he is leading the commercialization of ultra-high-purity quartz for critical applications in the global solar and semiconductor industries. He also holds the position of Chairman at College Circle Creamery, supporting the strategic expansion of an established U.S. manufacturer and wholesaler in the frozen dessert sector.

Pascal’s career spans strategic consulting, operational transformation, and private equity investments across multiple industries and international markets. He has led complex cross border transactions, scaled operating businesses, and worked closely with boards, investors, and executive teams to deliver sustained growth and long-term enterprise value.

Pascal joined the Arrow board in 2026 and is a member of the Finance and Governance Committee.

Brianna Fallins

Director

Brianna Fallins

Director

Brianna is a senior finance executive with extensive experience in accounting and financial governance within the financial services sector. She is Head of Finance at Global X ETFs Australia and Mirae Asset Global Investments (Australia), a global investment management firm.

A Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) with a Bachelor of Professional Accounting from Macquarie University, Brianna oversees finance operations across multiple corporate and fund entities, including AFSL entities and a responsible entity (RE). Through her role, she brings a strong understanding of fiduciary obligations to investors and regulators, gained through the oversight of financial reporting, financial compliance, and governance frameworks within a licensed and regulated environment. Her experience spans fund accounting, taxation, audit oversight, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Brianna has led initiatives to strengthen financial frameworks and build scalable finance processes to support Global X ETFs as a growing investment manager, supporting executive and Board decision‑making.

Brianna is passionate about contributing her expertise and experience to support the community in a meaningful way.

Brianna joined the Arrow Foundation board in 2026 and is a member of the Finance and Governance Committee.

Stephen Darracott

Director

Stephen Darracott

Director

With more than 25 years experience as a senior people and business leader, Stephen has held diverse international leadership roles across the technology equipment and financial services industries.

More recently, Stephen served as CEO for country operations in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, within a multinational group, driving business growth and diversification across the region, as well as International VP for strategy and growth. Stephen is strongly focused on culture and empowerment to harness the potential of people and teams, with a passion for leading diverse and inclusive organisations and supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives.

In 2022, Stephen returned to the UK, where Stephen led organisational transformation and growth planning for the Pitney Bowes international business across European and Asia Pacific.

A skilled relationship builder, Stephen creates meaningful networks and influence to help organisations shape culture, deliver change and achieve strategic goals. Stephen has led many international change projects, including global CRM and Salesforce rollouts, channel optimisation, ERP implementations, customer retention, product development and M&A across APAC.

An empathetic, innovative and results oriented leader, Stephen is a strong collaborator and coach with a focus on developing people and teams. Stephen believes culture is central to organisational success and that people make the biggest impact.

Stephen is now engaged in mentoring and coaching emerging leaders and supporting non-profit organisations to grow, where Stephen can share his expertise to help organisations meet their challenges.

Stephen joined the Arrow Foundation board in 2026 and is a member of the Fundraising and Marketing Committee.

Our Team

Richelle Koller

Chief Executive Officer

Richelle Koller

Chief Executive Officer

Richelle Koller is the Chief Executive Officer and Company Secretary of Arrow Foundation, where she has led the organisation since 2020. A Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years experience, including 10 years at Deloitte where she progressed to Director, and over 10 years in the not for profit sector, Richelle brings deep expertise in strategy, governance and organisational transformation. Under her leadership, Arrow has experienced significant national growth, expanding its hospital network, increasing the number of patients supported, and broadening its impact across patient and carer support, healthcare professional education, and medical research.

Richelle is passionate about purpose-driven leadership and has a proven track record of scaling organisations, strengthening financial sustainability, and building high performing teams. Prior to joining Arrow, she served as CEO of Little Wings, where she led the expansion of services delivering free flight and ground transport to seriously ill children from regional NSW, significantly increasing access to health services for families in need. Known for her strategic mindset and collaborative approach, Richelle is dedicated to helping organisations thrive while delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities they serve.

Angela Allardyce

Patient Liaison Officer

Angela Allardyce

Patient Liaison Officer

Angela Allardyce joined Arrow in January 2025 as the Patient Liaison and Communications Officer, where she leads the organisation’s patient and carer peer support and information programs, including Transplant Tribe and Transplant Talk Live webinar series. Ange brings a unique combination of clinical and lived experience, working as a nurse in oncology, palliative care, and general medicine, as well as a physiotherapy assistant and disability support provider. Her passion for supporting others is deeply personal, having cared for her daughter through an allogeneic bone marrow transplant at the age of nine. Compassionate, empathetic and dedicated, Ange plays a vital role in connecting patients and carers with the support, information, and community they need throughout their transplant journey.

Bree Sutherland

Donor Development Lead

Bree Sutherland

Donor Development Lead

Bree joined the Arrow Team as the Donor Development Lead in May 2025, focusing on growing and nurturing Arrow’s individual giving program, including regular and major donors. She brings nearly two decades of experience across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, having worked in industries including sustainability, conservation, energy, tech, and media. Her career has centred on business development, partnership management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong record of building meaningful relationships and delivering real impact. At Arrow, Bree is passionate about strengthening connection with supporters to expand the organisation’s impact for transplant patients and their families, and to support the continued growth of its patient, education and research initiatives.

Ciara Flynn

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ciara Flynn

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ciara joined the team in November 2025 as Marketing & Communications Manager.

With a strong background in marketing, communications, event management, fundraising, and the non-profit sector, Ciara brings a wealth of experience in creating engaging campaigns, building meaningful connections, and supporting community-focused initiatives. Passionate about effective communication and storytelling, Ciara enjoys helping to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and support the ongoing work and impact of Arrow.

Janna Gibbs

Programs Officer

Janna Gibbs

Programs Officer

Janna joined the Arrow Foundation in August 2022 and is a dedicated member of the team, managing the patient financial support program. She works closely with hospital social workers, nurses and transplant patients and their families, building strong and meaningful relationships that support patient care. Janna also contributes to the organisation’s finance, administrative and reporting functions. With a strong administrative background, including four years experience as a travel consultant and experience running her own business, she brings a wealth of customer service expertise to her role. She is committed to strengthening relationships that are vital to Arrow’s programs and supporting the continued growth and expansion of the organisation.

Kags Garrard

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Kags Garrard

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Katharyn (Kags) Garrard is Arrow’s Fundraising and Partnerships Manager. Joining the team in January 2023, she has played a pivotal role in developing a diversified fundraising strategy and driving significant growth across Arrow’s fundraising initiatives. With over 16 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector across Australia and the UK, Kags bring extensive expertise in events, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, grants, appeals and campaign management. She is known for her strong stakeholder relationships and ability to connect with donors, partners and the broader community. Passionate about fundraising for health-related causes, Kags combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery to strengthen Arrow’s impact and support its continued growth.

Annual Reports

Our Partners

We wouldn’t be able to do what we do at Arrow without the incredible support of our partners. Through financial contributions, pro bono services, and ongoing collaboration, our partners help us provide vital support to patients and families navigating bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Their generosity and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Read more to see our partners and the organisations helping us make this impact possible.