Geelong visit

On Monday 25 November 2013, at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Jane den Hollander, visited the Carbon Nexus facility and met with researchers and staff.

Afterwards, at the Geelong Lodge, Belmont, the Governor-General, as guest of the Manager, Ms Joanne Tomada, attended a morning tea with staff and residents.

Later, at the Salvo Connect Women’s Service, Geelong, the Governor-General, in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and as guest of the Divisional Leader, Major Debra Stevens, and Network Director, Ms Lorrinda Hamilton, met with staff and clients of Salvo Connect.

Then, at Geelong Town Hall, the Governor-General, as guest of the Acting Chair, Councillor Jan Farrell, met with members of the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee.

Afterwards, at Moolap, the Governor-General, as guest of the Director, Ms Carolyn Probert, visited Australian New Energy’s renewable energy plant.

Then, at the National Wool Museum, Geelong, the Governor-General attended a community reception hosted in her honour by Councillor Michelle Heagney and Manager, Department of Arts and Culture, Ms Kaz Paton.