Samantha Armytage.
Samantha Armytage has a longstanding presence on Australian television screens and an impressive career as a highly respected journalist and presenter, co-hosting the breakfast show “Sunrise” from 2013 to 2021, regularly reading the nightly news, and presenting an array of popular TV programs including her upcoming show the Golden Bachelor. With her ability to share and report on the stories that matter, Samantha brings invaluable experience and passion to our mission to create opportunities and champion the rights of people with low vision or blindness.
Sam is also a huge animal lover and loves our Labradors!
Welcome to the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT team, Sam; we can’t wait to achieve so much together!
Dr Katrina Warren.
Dr Katrina Warren is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected veterinarians and pet experts, with an impressive media career spanning over 30 years. Her journey began on the television show “Totally Wild”, and since then, she has educated millions of people about the importance of pet care and the benefits of pet ownership.
She currently collaborates with numerous pet brands and welfare groups to amplify their messages.
Our team is incredibly proud to have Dr Katrina as our Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Ambassador. With her profound dedication to animal welfare and genuine connection to the world of pets, we’re thrilled to have her on board!
Courtney Webeck.
We are excited to have Courtney Webeck as one of our Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Ambassadors! Named Blind Australian of the Year for 2024, Courtney has been recognised for her outstanding achievements in sport, particularly in blind cricket and tennis. Courtney started playing blind and low vision tennis in 2022 and, by the end of the year, was ranked number one in both singles and doubles in Australia. In 2024, Courtney won the singles and doubles national titles and holds the number one ranking in the world.
She has also excelled in playing blind cricket, representing Australia and captaining the first Australian women’s blind cricket team. Her sporting success has earned her a Tier 1 scholarship from the 2025 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program. Alongside her sporting achievements, Courtney is also studying for a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Congratulations, Courtney, on adding this award to your growing collection! We are so pleased to have you as part of the NSW/ACT team, and we can’t wait to collaborate with you to continue to raise awareness and break barriers for people with low vision or blindness.
