Scientific and Patient Events
Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision is committed to holding regular scientific and patient events to share knowledge of the latest research in Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes and to strengthen our collaborative networks.
Upcoming Events
Patient and Family Educational Sessions 2025
Session 4: From Preparation to Recovery: Navigating the Bone Marrow Transplant Journey
We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the fourth and final Patient and Family Educational Session in 2025, proudly presented by Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. This free virtual session will guide patients, families, and carers through the Bone Marrow Transplant journey – from preparation to recovery.
Our expert nurse speakers will share invaluable insights, including:
- Preparing for transplant: best practices and what to expect
- Managing challenges during the transplantation process
- Post-transplant care strategies for patients and families
- Long-term follow up and understanding possible late effects after transplant
This session is a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and be supported by experienced nurses who specialise in bone marrow transplantation.
Wednesday 15 October
7.30 pm – 8.30 pm ADST
Virtual via Zoom
We are delighted to welcome Maddie Gilsenan, Yvonne Panek-Hudson, and Alexandra Rivalland, who will be sharing their expertise during this informative session.
Maddie Gilsenan, Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Cellular Therapies Nurse Practitioner, Royal Children’s Hospital Victoria.
Maddie is the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapies Nurse Practitioner at the Children’s Cancer Centre, RCH, where she became the first nurse practitioner appointed in 2019. She plays a key role in the care of patients undergoing CAR T cell therapy or haematopoietic stem cell transplant, with a focus on early post-discharge care through her nurse practitioner-led clinics. Maddie was central to implementing Australia’s first paediatric Kymriah program at RCH Melbourne. She has a special interest in aplastic anaemia, immunosuppression therapy, and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, and is passionate about advancing the Nurse Practitioner role and mentoring trainees.
Yvonne Panek-Hudson, Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Yvonne is a Nurse Practitioner in Clinical Haematology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital. She is the clinical lead for the Allogeneic BMT long-term follow up service and Deputy Director of Nursing for Advanced Practice. Her expertise includes late effects post allogeneic BMT, chronic graft vs host disease, and sexual health after transplant. Yvonne has published widely on survivorship care, exercise programs, and advanced practice roles. She is Deputy Chair of the ANZTCT Nurses Committee, a Board Director at the ARROW Foundation, and co-creator of the Straight and Marrow podcast on allogeneic BMT.
Alex Rivalland, Post Allogeneic BMT Nurse Practitioner, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Alex works at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital as the Post Allogeneic BMT Nurse Practitioner. Amongst other postgraduate studies she has completed her Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Her particular practice and research interests are in; post allograft care, viral infections post allograft, palliative care, optimising and educating carers as well as GVHD management.
The event will feature presentations from our guest speakers, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session to address patient and family queries.
We look forward to seeing you online on Wednesday 15 October!
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