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 […]
Our Newest Hawkesbury Canoe Classic PhD Scholarship Recipient: Katerina Terolli
Thanks to the outstanding fundraising efforts of the 2025 Hawkesbury Canoe Classic community, Arrow is proud to award an additional PhD scholarship this year to an exceptional young researcher: Katerina Terolli. Katerina, a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, is undertaking pioneering research that may one day provide safer, more personalised treatment options for […]
Brett’s Story: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”
When Brett’s haematologist handed him a flyer suggesting he could consider participating in a new clinical trial, his first reaction was simple: “Why not?” He had just completed his fourth round of chemotherapy for multiple myeloma and was preparing for an autologous stem cell transplant, including five days of stem cell harvesting. Curious to learn […]
Continuous Learning in CAR-T Therapy: Sherry Gia
The Impact of the Professor Geoffrey Driscoll Scholarship on Royal North Shore Hospital’s Sherry Gia Advancing Nursing Expertise Through Scholarship Support The Arrow Foundation’s Professor Geoffrey Driscoll Scholarship continues to empower nurses who are strengthening the future of cancer care. One of its 2025 recipients, Sherry Gia from Royal North Shore Hospital, recently completed […]
Jan Driscoll – Honouring Legacy, Advancing Care
“It’s heartwarming to hear about the recipients of the Professor Geoffrey Driscoll Scholarship Fund and how dedicated and diligent they are in their studies to improve outcomes for their patients. It’s no small feat to work full-time and then go home to study at night – I’m in awe of their achievements. I’m so proud, […]
Linda and the Tortoise: A Journey Back to Purpose
A Life Full of Service and Joy At 60 years of age and at the end of 2018, Linda retired from her career as a librarian and happily kept herself busy with volunteering and travel. She trained for and completed a 100-kilometre pilgrimage in Spain, helped people with hearing loss learn lipreading, and was a […]
The Impact of Arrow Travel Scholarships at ANZTCT 2025
In 2025, Arrow supported four nurses with Travel Scholarships, generously funded by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, to attend the ANZTCT Scientific Meeting on the Gold Coast. Their reflections highlight just how valuable this opportunity was – not only for their professional growth, but for the patients, teams and services they support every day. Peta Edgar, Greenslopes Private […]
Craig’s Story: The Gift of Support Through the Unknown
“Having your support definitely felt as though I wasn’t going to be on my own. It really is priceless.” When Craig was told he’d need a stem cell transplant to treat his chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), he approached it like everything else in life — with determination, realism, and a desire to be prepared. He […]
Arrow Scholarships Supporting Healthcare Professionals in 2026
Arrow is proud to announce a series of scholarships awarded to outstanding healthcare professionals, enabling them to pursue advanced studies and attend leading international conferences in 2026. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous support of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, the family of Professor Geoffrey Driscoll, and our new corporate sponsor Therakos. Their commitment ensures […]