The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met families and children at the Grasshoppers Playgroup in Orange during a visit marking National Families Week.

On Tuesday 14 May 2013, at the Cootes Access Centre, Glenroi, New South Wales, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the CareWest Community Engagement Manager, Ms Lesa Dunn, visited the Grasshoppers Playgroup and in recognition of the International Day of Families on 15 May, met with families and children.

Afterwards, in Bathurst, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Dean’s Warden, Diocese of Bathurst, Ms Sue West, visited the All Saints Cathedral.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce visited the Orange Health Service’s new hospital, which caters for local residents and in-patients from the wider western NSW region.

Arriving at the hospital, Ms Bryce met Wayfinders volunteers marking National Volunteer Week before viewing a Linear Accelerator and the Cath Lab.

In the evening the Governor-General and Mr Bryce attended a Civic Reception to mark National Volunteer Week at the City's Civic Centre.

In Orange, the Governor-General visited TAFE NSW Western Orange Campus and was briefed on the training and educational programs offered in the region, including the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery program (IPROWD).

Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce were briefed on the program by Coordinator Mr Peter Gibbs and spoke via a remote broadband link to IPROWD Indigenous students studying in Dubbo.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce arrived in Orange, NSW, to mark National Volunteer Week with the local community.

Visiting the Orange and District Early Education Program, Ms Bryce met staff and volunteers who assist children with disabilities and learning difficulties before presenting four volunteers with certificates to recognise 10 years of service to the organisation.

Later, the Governor-General was welcomed to the Migrant Support Service and met volunteer mentors, refugees and migrant families who are assisted by the community organisation.

On Monday 13 May 2013, at Orange Regional Airport, New South Wales, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, were welcomed by the Mayor of Orange City Council, Councillor John Davis.

Afterwards, at Yarrawong Place, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Manager, Ms Robyn Brice, viewed the Orange and District Early Education Program and then, in recognition of National Volunteer Week, presented certificates to four volunteers who have provided 10 years support to the service.

On Sunday 12 May 2013, at The Domain, Sydney, the Governor-General, as Patron, officially launched and participated in the 2013 Mother’s Day Classic Walk.

On Saturday 11 May 2013, at Steele Barracks, Moorebank, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended a parade at which the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, reviewed the parade and presented the first Honour Distinction to the 17th Construction Squadron.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Bryce, hosted a reception for Foodbank Australia.

On Friday 10 May 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received ABC Journalist, Mr Jeremy Fernandez, and Miss Emmy Fernandez.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the CEO of Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia Australia, Ms Lucy Perry.

Later, at the McGlade Gallery, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield Campus, the Governor-General, as guest of the Associate Vice-Chancellor, Professor Marea Nicholson, launched the ‘Gifts of the Artists’ Indigenous art exhibition.

On Thursday 9 May 2013, at Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Senior Patron of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, presented the 2012 Clarke Gold Medal to Mr Raymond Leslie Bruckner BM and Mr Ernst Gomsi BM.

Afterwards, in Milton, the Governor-General met with board members of Act for Kids.

Later at Karuno Hospice, Windsor, the Governor-General, as guest of the Director, Ms Yeshe Kadro, met with staff, volunteers and clients.