LEADING, COMMUNICATING AND SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN HAEMATOLOGY THROUGH INDEPENDENT EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY Specialist Society of Haematologists, haematological nurses & scientists in Australia and New Zealand HSANZ has provided scholarships and grants to students and clinicians to further their education in haematology. HSANZ has also advocated for improvement in the care of patients with hematologic diseases. HSANZ has also provided opportunities for haematologists, scientists, nurses, students and other interested parties to meet to promote scientific communication and education in the field of Haematology, therefore, encouraging, stimulating and fostering education and interest in Haematology amongst medical and nursing professionals, scientists and the wider community including events, conferences and publications.