On Saturday 16 February 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Emeritus Professor Deane Terrell AO, attended the 2013 Shell Prom Concert.
- Presentation ceremony and reception for the Order of Australia Association Foundation
On Friday 15 February 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a presentation ceremony and reception for the Order of Australia Association Foundation.
- Governor-General meets St Vincent de Paul Doorknock Appeal volunteers
The Governor-General received representatives from the St Vincent de Paul Society who are volunteering the annual Doornock Appeal in the Canberra region.
- Governor-General welcomes Order of Australia Association conference delegates
The Governor-General, as Patron of the Order of Australia Association, welcomed delegates to the 2013 National Conference to Government House, Canberra.
On Thursday 14 February 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
On Wednesday 13 February 2013, at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director, Mr Kiersten Fishburn, viewed the ‘Onside’ exhibition.
- Launch of ANZAD; Presentation ceremony for the 2013 General Sir John Monash Foundation Scholarships
On Tuesday 12 February 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a morning tea to officially launch the regional chapter of Assistant Dogs International, Australia New Zealand Assistance Dogs.
- 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.
- Governor-General presents General Sir John Monash Foundation scholarships
The Governor-General presented ten young Australians with General Sir John Monash Foundation scholarships during a ceremony at Admiralty House, Sydney.
- The Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia board meeting and morning tea; ‘Q’ lunch
On Monday 11 February 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, attended a brief for Board Members of The Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia.
Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a morning tea for the launch of The Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia.
- Governor-General launches Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia
The Governor-General was joined by board members and patrons of the Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia for its official launch at Admiralty House, Sydney.
Launching the Trust, Ms Bryce said it would make a positive difference to the lives of current and future generations of Australians.
- Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College School Captain’s Dinner
On Saturday 9 February 2013, at Old Government House, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Principal of Moreton Bay College, Ms Jennifer Haynes, attended the 2013 Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College School Captain’s Dinner.
On Friday 8 February 2013, at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, attended the ‘Capital Women’ Centenary of Canberra event.
The Governor-General joined leading sport, media, academic and business women for the Capital Women discussion evening at the National Library of Australia in Canberra.
The event was part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations.
- University of Canberra Lodge Competition meeting
On Thursday 7 February 2013, at the Australian Institute of Architects, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, attended a meeting for the University of Canberra Lodge Competition.
- Visit to the bushfire affected areas in Tasmania
On Wednesday 6 February 2013, at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Dunalley, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Mayor of Sorrell Council, Councillor Kerry Vincent, received a briefing on the recent fires and emergency response by Commander Peter Edwards of Tasmania Police, and Chief Officer Mike Brown of the Tasm
The Governor-General heard residents’ stories of the devastating 3 January fires that razed homes, a school and police station during a visit to Dunalley, Tasmania.
The Mayor of Sorell, Councillor Kerry Vincent, escorted Ms Bryce to properties across the town, including the local primary school, now under reconstruction.
On Tuesday 5 February 2013, at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Dr Tony Fleming, and Wilkins Aerodrome Manager, Mr Jeff Hadley, met with Australian Antarctic expeditioners.
