On Monday 12 May 2025, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, recorded video messages for Lifeline, Smith Family, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Australian Red Cross, and the 60th anniversary of Australia-Kenya diplomatic relations.
Later, the Governor-General travelled from Sydney, New South Wales to Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
In the afternoon, the Governor-General met with students and teachers from Saint Peter’s Lutheran College, Queensland, as they undertook a school tour of Government House.