Governor-General launches Australian and New Zealand Assistance Dogs Inc

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General launched the Australian and New Zealand Assistance Dogs Inc (ANZAD) with supporters, volunteers, clients and canine companions.

Ms Bryce, who is Patron of ANZAD member Assistance Dogs Australia, and Mr Michael Bryce learned how the dogs help people with disabilities such as hearing and sight loss, epilepsy and diabetes, before the launch of the trans-Tasman initiative.

The Governor-General said the new alliance would promote standards of excellence in all areas of the acquisition and training of Assistance Dogs.