Home The Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society of New South Wales held an event on Wednesday, May 8 to mark International Thalassaemia Day and present the ‘Nurse of the Year’ Award to a deserving recipient. The Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Society of New South Wales held an event on Wednesday, May 8 to mark International Thalassaemia Day and present the ‘Nurse of the Year’ Award to a deserving recipient.