Visit to Dubbo

On Friday 28 August 2015, in Dubbo, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Centre Manager, Mr Kimble Appleyard visited Orana Juvenile Justice Centre.

Afterwards, at Charles Sturt University, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Vann, attended a morning tea with staff and academics, then met with students from the School of Indigenous Australian Studies.

Later, at the Dubbo College Senior Campus, the Governor-General as Patron and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr Andrew Jones and Director, Clontarf Foundation, Mr Ryan Woolfe, and received a brief on Clontarf Foundation Dubbo and attended a lunch with students and staff.

Then, at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Director and Chief Executive, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Mr Cameron Kerr, and General Manager, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Mr Matthew Fuller viewed Zoo exhibitions and met with students and staff involved in the Walanmarra Indigenous youth education program.

Afterwards, at the Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Executive Officer, Ms Debbie Todkill, viewed the Centre facilities and attended an afternoon tea to acknowledge the work of volunteers.

In the evening, at the Western Plains Central Cultural Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove as guests of the Mayor of Dubbo, Councillor Mathew Dickerson, attended a Civic reception held in their honour.