On Saturday 18 August 2012, at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the President of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of Australia ACT branch, Mr Pete Ryan, attended a Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day Service, at which the Governor-Gene
In Canberra, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce paid tribute to Australians who served in Vietnam, at a service marking Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day.
On Friday 17 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, His Excellency Mr Omar Metwally and Mrs Ghada Elhindawy.
- Long Tan Cross Commemorative Reception at the Australian War Memorial
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce joined Vietnam veterans at a ceremony to acknowledge the loan of the Long Tan Cross from the Dong Nai Museum to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
- Federal Executive Council; Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand; ‘The Loaded Ground’ Exhibition
On Thursday 16 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
- Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand
On Wednesday 15 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of the Kingdom of Thailand.
- Roundtable on Capturing the Benefits of Research in Australia
On Tuesday 14 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO hosted a round table discussion for science, “Capturing the Benefits of Research in Australia”.
The Governor-General joined Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt, prominent Australian scientists and economists for a round table meeting held at Government House, Canberra, on how to capture the benefits of research in Australia.
On Monday 13 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Hassan Talat Nazer.
- Governor-General launches the 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program
The Governor-General, as Patron of Group Training Australia (GTA), launched the 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program at Government House, Canberra.
On Friday 10 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
- Mt Isa School of the Air; Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
On Thursday 9 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received, Professor of Law of the Australian National University, Professor Margaret Thornton.
Afterwards, the Governor-General met with students from the Mt Isa School of the Air.
- Governor-General marks International Day of the World's Indigenous People
The Governor-General marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People with a visit to the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory.
- Orygen Youth Health; 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Kokoda
On Wednesday 8 August 2012, at the Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Parkville, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Executive Director, Professor Patrick McGorry AO, officially launched the Orygen Youth Health Family Peer Support Manual, and met with staff and clients.
- Governor-General launches Family Peer Support Manual
The Governor-General, on her second visit to Orygen Youth Health (OYH) Research Centre in Parkville, Melbourne, was invited by Executive Director Professor Patrick McGorry AO to officially launch their Family Peer Support Manual.
- The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kokoda Commemorative Service
The Governor-General and veterans of the 39th Infantry Battalion joined together to reflect on the 70th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Kokoda at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
On Monday 6 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted the annual Winston Churchill Memorial Trust ACT Presentation Ceremony, at which the Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, presented fellowships and medallions.
- Governor-General presents the 2012 Churchill Fellowship Awards and Medallions ACT recipients
The Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, presented 2012 Churchill Fellowship Awards and Medallions to ACT recipients during a ceremony at Government House, Canberra.
- Yalari Graduation; Reception for Permanent Representatives of the United Nations in New York
On Friday 3 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Principal of Julie M White and Associates, Ms Julie White.
