Melbourne Visit

At Drummond Street Services, Carlton, the Governor-General, as Patron, launched a Beyondblue family resource to support families of gay, lesbian, bi, trans and gender diverse people.

Afterwards, at the Brotherhood of St Lawrence Coolibah Centre, Fitzroy, the Governor-General, as guest of the Executive Director, Mr Tony Nicholson, and Coolibah Centre Manager, Ms Marica Cendric, attended lunch with staff and members.

Later, the Governor-General, as guest of the Mission Australia Victorian Leader, Ms Vicki-Anne Herman, met with trainees of the Charcoal Lane Indigenous Youth Project, and later met with women Indigenous leaders.

Then, at Tobruk House, Albert Park, the Governor-General, as guest of Mr Reg Lawrence, met with the Rats of Tobruk veterans for afternoon tea.