Assistance Dogs International Oceania chapter is dedicated to supporting the work of assistance dog programs in Australia and New Zealand. It was created in 2012.


ADI Oceania Regional Chapter Council

Damian Papps, See Differently Guide and Assistance Dog Service, Australia, Chair

Tim Taylor, Assistance Dogs Australia, Australia, Vice chair

Fenella Aldridge, Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust, New Zealand

Joanne Baker, Righteous Pups Australia, Australia

Jock Beveridge, Guide Dogs Queensland, Australia

Steve Byrne, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Australia

Aaron Chia, Guide Dogs SA/NT, Australia

Justine Heath, Vision Australia Seeing Eye, Australia

Clare McLaughlin, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, New Zealand

Anna Pressor, Guide Dogs WA and Tasmania, Australia

Tamara Searant, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Australia

Jody Wilson, Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust of New Zealand, New Zealand


Access and Laws

View link for more information on public access laws for Australia/New Zealand.


Contact ADI Oceania

Laura Hilbert
Program Manager