- Governor-General presents 2012 General Sir John Monash Foundation scholarships
The Governor-General, as Patron of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, presented scholarships to nine 2012 recipients at The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.
The recipients were selected on their demonstrated and potential leadership contribution to their fields of study.
- Lighthouse Foundation; 2012 General Sir John Monash Scholarships
On Tuesday 14 February 2012, at Albert Park, Melbourne the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the founder of the Lighthouse Foundation, Ms Susan Barton AM, attended the Foundation’s Annual Valentine’s Day Lunch for Women, at which the Governor-General gave an address.
- Governor-General receives Award for Contribution to the Australian Community
The Governor-General was presented with the University of Newcastle Family Action Centre and The Wollotuka Institute’s Award for Contribution to the Australian Community at Admiralty House, Sydney.
The award is in recognition of Ms Bryce’s long term involvement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Launch of 'Baby Care'; Reception for UNSW Conference on the International Criminal Court
On Monday 13 February 2012, at Admiralty House, Sydney the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the prefects of Bankstown Girls High School for morning tea.
- Governor-General attends Service of Remembrance at Government House
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce, as joint Patrons of the Australian Bravery Association, attended the annual Service of Remembrance at Government House, Canberra.
- Australian Bravery Association Remembrance Service
On Saturday 11 February 2012 in the Bravery Garden at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as joint patrons, hosted the annual Service of Remembrance for the Australian Bravery Association.
- Governor-General marks 25th anniversary of the Australian Women???s Health Network
The Governor-General marked the 25th anniversary of the Australian Women’s Health Network with representatives and supporters of the organisation at Government House, Canberra.
The Governor-General received Ms Naomi Godden, PhD student at the Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability Research Unit - Monash University, at Government House, Canberra.
- 25th Anniversary of the Australian Women's Health Network
On Friday 10 February 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received a farewell call from the High Commissioner for India, Her Excellency Mrs Sujatha Singh.
On Thursday 9 February 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
Later, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, received the Chair of the Public Education Foundation, Ms Jenni Neary and Chief Executive, Ms Verity Firth.
On Wednesday 8 February 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the author of ‘Acquisition! The Story of Orroral Valley Space Tracking Station’, Mr Philip Clark.
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited the flood-affected town of Moree in North-West NSW.
Ms Bryce was briefed by emergency services personnel and Moree Plains Shire Council staff on the clean-up effort taking place across the town after homes and businesses were inundated on February 3.
As part of their visit to flood-affected New South Wales, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce travelled to Wee Waa, where over 2000 residents were stranded by flood waters.
- Visit to the flood affected New South Wales towns of Moree and Wee Waa
On Tuesday 7 February 2012 at Moree, New South Wales, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council, Councillor Katrina Humphries, inspected flood damage to local properties and infrastructure.
- Dinner for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives; President of Nauru
On Monday 6 February 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a dinner for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives.
On Saturday 4 February 2012 at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, was represented at the arrival in Australia of the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency the Honourable Sprent Dabwido MP, by Commander Paul Doble ADC RAN, an Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
Mr Michael Bryce, as Patron of the Cancer Council ACT, marked World Cancer Day by thanking staff and supporters of the organisation at an event at Government House, Canberra.
- Governor-General visits the Children's Medical Research Institute
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited researchers and staff at the Children’s Medical Research Institute in Westmead, Sydney.
Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce were escorted through the Institute’s research facility, which focuses on embryonic development, cancer, nerve cell signalling and gene therapy research.
