Canberra, ACT

On Friday 1 December 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Assistance Dogs Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, presented Assistance Dog, Cosgrove (Cossie) to client, Ms Sarah Jane Staszak.

Afterwards, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, hosted a Girl’s Brigade Australia Queen’s Award presentation.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Valentine Public School, NSW, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.