Supporting Patients Beyond Treatment: Our Patient Care Pack Pilot Begins
Arrow is proud to officially launch the pilot phase of our Patient Care Packs initiative, with packs now successfully rolled out across three of our four participating transplant hospitals. Designed to provide comfort, practical information and support, and a sense of care during one of life’s most challenging experiences, these Patient Care Packs have already […]
Supporting Those Who Support Transplant Patients
Arrow was proud to award six travel scholarships to social workers who support stem cell transplant patients, enabling them to attend the Oncology Social Work Study Day at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Social workers play a critical role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional, practical and psychosocial challenges of transplant—from diagnosis through […]
New Additions to Our Board of Directors
At the Arrow Foundation, we are delighted to announce the appointment of new members to our Board of Directors. We are proud to welcome: Each of our new directors brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and strategic insight. Their diverse backgrounds and shared commitment to excellence will strengthen our governance and support the continued growth […]
Katerina’s Story: From Personal Experience to a Passion for Research
The 2025 Arrow Hawkesbury Canoe Classic PhD Scholarship was awarded to Katerina Terolli, an emerging researcher whose passion for improving patient outcomes has been shaped by both personal experience and a lifelong interest in science and medicine. After migrating to Australia from Greece as a child, Katerine developed the resilience and determination that would ultimately […]
Mitchell Jones: A Different Mountain to Climb
In 2022, Mitchell Jones was working as a freelance videographer and photographer, a career he had built over the past ten years. He was working hard, prioritising work and his family and as a result had not been putting too much thought into his own personal health. “I was reasonably active,” Mitchell says, “but I wouldn’t say I […]
In Memory of Sylvia: Philip Hartog’s Dedication to Arrow
For more than a decade, Philip Hartog has been committed to honouring the memory of his wife, Sylvia, by strengthening the care and support available to stem cell and bone marrow transplant patients and the nurses who look after them. Through the Sylvia Hartog Nursing Scholarship, Philip has enabled nurses from St Vincent’s Haematology Ward to pursue postgraduate study, attend specialist training […]
Susan D’Arcy – Masters of Haematology
For more than 20 years, Melbourne nurse Susan D’Arcy, has dedicated her career to caring for patients undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Today, she is taking that passion even further as she completes the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney – thanks to support from the Arrow Sylvia […]
Geraldine & John’s Story: Music, Mindset, and the Power of Community
Geraldine and John are passionate musicians. Together, they perform in a Neil Young tribute band called Harvest Moon, a five-piece band where John is the lead singer, guitarist and harmonica player, and Geraldine plays guitar, banjo, tambourine and sings backing vocals.
Colleena Presnell: Twenty Years of Friendship, Hope and Heart
Colleena Presnell: Twenty Years of Friendship, Hope and Heart When Colleena Presnell speaks about bone marrow transplant, she speaks from lived experience. In early 2001, Colleena was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. She underwent two bone marrow transplants – a journey that would change her life and ultimately shape the way she would give back to others […]
Brett’s story: Every little bit counts
When 58‑year‑old Brett Klau looks back on the end of 2024, it still surprises him how quickly life changed. Just days before Christmas, he was playing competitive volleyball, and around New Years he was out on the jet ski. A slight backache was the only sign that something was wrong — and even then, it […]
Expanding Global Nursing Leadership in CAR-T: How the Arrow Jazz Travel Scholarship Supported Ella Weisser and Jemma Stewart
In February 2026, two talented nurses from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre — Ella Weisser and Jemma Stewart — travelled to Spain to present their research at the EBMT European CAR‑T Cell Meeting, thanks to the Arrow Jazz Travel Scholarship. Each received $4,000 to support their travel and accommodation, enabling them to share Australian nursing […]
AGM Highlights: Reflecting on Our Impact in FY 2025
Our Annual General Meeting was a special evening filled with inspirational speakers and wonderful updates. It was a significant year for Arrow, and we enjoyed the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the people, programs and progress that shaped the 2025 financial year. Thank you to everyone who attended, either in person or online, and to […]