St Canice Kitchen; Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre; UN Anti-Poverty Day

On Wednesday 17 October 2012, at St Canice Catholic Church, Elizabeth Bay, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of Father Chris Jenkins, assisted with the lunchtime meal service at St Canice Kitchen.

Afterwards, at the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre, Surrey Hills, the Governor-General, as guest of the President, Ms Sarah Hiley, met with staff and clients.

Later, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, hosted an afternoon tea to mark UN Anti-Poverty Day.

Earlier, at Brisbane International Airport, the Governor-General was represented at the arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Sprent Dabwido MP, by Group Captain Brian Duddington AM ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.