At Milyakburra School, Bickerton Island, the Governor-General, as guest of the Principal, Ms Kirsten Morey, met with students and viewed the school’s facilities before presenting student awards during a school assembly.

At the Angurugu Aged Care Centre, Groote Eylandt, the Governor-General, as guest of the Manager, Ms Janice Klar, met with Elders, sufferers of Machado Joseph Disease, and staff.

On Friday 16 August 2013, at the Angurugu Aged Care Centre, Groote Eylandt, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Manager, Ms Janice Klar, met with Elders, sufferers of Machado Joseph Disease, and staff.

Afterwards, at Milyakburra School, Bickerton Island, the Governor-General, as guest of the Principal, Ms Kirsten Morey, met with students and viewed the school’s facilities before presenting student awards during a school assembly.

The Governor-General, as guest of Ms Vianetta Chapman, viewed a weaving demonstration and met with local women at the Anindilyawaka Arts and Cultural Centre.

At the Angurugu Shire Council, the Governor-General, as guest of the Anindalyawaka Land Council Cultural Advisor, Ms Nancy Lalara, and Cross Cultural course co-ordinator, Mr Grant Burgoyne, received a brief on Anindilyawaka culture and was shown aspects of the Cross Cultural course offered through the Land Council.

Later, at Angurugu School, the Governor-General, as guest of the Managing Director, Mr Lindsey Davidson, visited the GEBIE Civil and Construction Trade Centre and met with workers.

On Groote Eylandt, the Governor-General, as guest of the Coordinator, Ms Sally Smee, met Angurugu Linguistic Centre staff and viewed the centre’s interactive learning tools.

Later, Ms Bryce visited women at the neighbouring Women’s Centre.

On Thursday 15 August 2013, at the Angurugu Linguistic Centre, Groote Eylandt, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Coordinator, Ms Sally Smee, met with staff and viewed the centre’s interactive learning tools.

Afterwards, at the Women's Centre in the Groote Eylandt and Milyakburra Youth Development Unit, the Governor-General, as guest of the Coordinator, Ms Kristyne Love, spoke with women clients.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley AC DSC, attended a dinner with senior Defence leaders at Bridges House, Duntroon.

On Wednesday 14 August 2013, in Balmain, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE visited the Honourable Tom Uren AC.

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for representatives from the Manly Women’s Shelter.