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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tuesday 13 August 2013, at The Union Club, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch and delivered the keynote address to McCarthy Mentoring mentors and clients.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for Manly Women’s Shelter. Guests included: Ms Gina Anderson; Ms Annabelle Daniel; Ms Rhonda Henderson; Ms Jacqueline Smith and Ms Julie White.

The Governor-General, as guest of the McCarthy Mentoring Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch at the Union Club, Sydney, and delivered the keynote address to mentors and clients.

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

On Monday 12 August 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, hosted a morning tea for participants of the 21st annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Deputy Principal of Maroubra Junction Primary School, Mrs Helen Empacher, and accompanying students.

Later, the Governor-General received the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Elizabeth Broderick.