Applications Now Open – Graduate Certificate, Masters & Travel Scholarships – October 2026
Whether you’re looking to undertake postgraduate study, develop specialist knowledge or attend a conference or educational program, Arrow’s scholarship program offers valuable support to help you take the next step in your career. Our scholarships are designed to help build clinical expertise, foster professional growth and ultimately improve outcomes of patients and families affected by […]
Introducing Our New Allogeneic Transplant Guide
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Allogeneic Transplant Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to support patients, carers and families through every stage of the transplant journey. Years in the making, this guide has been developed through a significant collaborative effort, bringing together the expertise of transplant healthcare professionals, patients and carers […]
Celebrating Our August 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Supporting nurses and allied health professionals shaping the future of blood cancer care Arrow is proud to announce the August 2026 Travel & Conference Scholarship recipients, three outstanding healthcare professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for people living with blood cancers and those recovering from stem cell transplants and cellular therapies. August’s recipients – Kristina Whelan, […]
Honoured to Support the 2026 ANZTCT Annual Scientific Meeting
Levelling the Playing Field: ANZTCT ASM 2026 Brings the Transplant Community Together Arrow was proud to once again partner with the Australia and New Zealand Transplant and Cellular Therapies (ANZTCT) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), held this year at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. Now in its fourth year, the ASM continues to […]
Anna Li’s MASCC Journey: Advancing Supportive Care for Transplant Patients
As a final‑year PhD student, Anna Li is helping to share the future of supportive care for stem cell transplant patients. Her work on the HSCT BIOME clinical trial, the first study in Australia to investigate Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) as a supportive intervention for patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation, focuses on improving gut […]
Peter’s Journey: Back to Being the King
For many people, the phrase “sex, drugs and rock and roll” might conjure up images of an Elvis impersonator’s lifestyle. But not for Peter. “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs,” he says. A self-confessed gym junkie and lifelong athlete, Peter has spent years playing AFL, kickboxing and bodybuilding. He believes his […]
Vanessa’s Journey: Finding Strength in One Powerful Question
What do I need to do to get better? When Vanessa was told she had a suspected case of leukaemia, she dropped the cup she was washing in the sink. She was in complete shock but held onto that word ‘suspected’, telling herself everything will be fine. In the hospital, her treating haematologist and two […]
Thank You, NIBA: A Powerful Day of Community, Connection and Impact
Arrow Foundation was honoured to be the charity partner at this year’s NIBA NSW Gala Lunch, an event that brought together industry leaders, colleagues and supporters for an afternoon of generosity and shared purpose. What unfolded in that room was nothing short of extraordinary. Thanks to the compassion and commitment of NIBA members and attendees, […]
Expanding Horizons in Paediatric Transplant Care: Heather Weerdenburg at EBMT 2026
At Arrow Foundation, we are committed to empowering healthcare professionals across the multidisciplinary team who play a vital role in improving outcomes for patients undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants. This year, we were proud to support Heather Weerdenburg, Senior Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Pharmacist at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne, an Arrow […]
When Jenny met Lars – a Life Saving Connection
When Jenny Nixon received a stem cell transplant to treat myelodysplasia, she never imagined it would lead to one of the most profound and meaningful connections of her life – meeting Lars, the man from Germany who selflessly donated his stem cells to save a stranger. Following her transplant and recovery, Jenny felt a deep […]
From Transplant to Team Australia: JulieAnne’s Remarkable Journey to the World Transplant Games
Representing Australia on the world stage was never something JulieAnne Anderson imagined she would experience. Nor was a stem cell transplant. Yet within just a few years, she experienced both. A rare form of lymphoma When JulieAnne began feeling feverish and noticed abdominal distension, she assumed it might be a urinary tract infection. But medical […]
Shining a Light on an Overlooked Complication: Suzannah Michell’s Research
Suzannah Michell, a Physician Trainee at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, is helping bring much-needed attention to an often-overlooked complication of stem cell transplantation—vulvovaginal graft-versus-host disease (vvGVHD). With support from an Arrow Foundation Travel Scholarship, Suzannah recently presented her research at the Australasian College of Dermatologists’ Annual Scientific Meeting, sharing insights that could significantly improve the […]