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Yalari Graduation Ceremony; William Robinson Gallery; Queensland University of Technology; Official Opening of the 2013 Royal Queensland Show

On Friday 9 August 2013, at the Royal Military College, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron and guest of the Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Waverley Stanley, in recognition of International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, attended the 2013 Yalari Graduation Ceremony and presented certificates to graduating students.

Marymount Primary School; 10th Anniversary of Ninti One; Timber Creek Primary School

On Thursday 8 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, met with students from Marymount Primary School.

Afterwards, at the National Portrait Gallery, the Governor-General, as guest of the Chair of Ninti One, Dr Tom Calma AO, and the Managing Director, Ms Jan Ferguson, delivered an address at a reception to mark the 10th anniversary of Ninti One.

Later, at Government House, the Governor-General met with the Principal of Timber Creek Primary School, Mrs Jedda Trueman, and accompanying students and staff.

Official launch of the ‘Afghanistan: The Australian Story’ exhibition

On Tuesday 6 August 2013, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO received a farewell call from the Ambassador of the European Union, His Excellency Mr David Daly.

Afterwards, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief and guest of the Chair of the Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d) laid a wreath at the Last Post ceremony.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the official launch of the ‘Afghanistan: The Australian Story’ exhibition.