On Saturday 1 December 2012, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Ambassador of the White Cloud Foundation, Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG, and Patron of the Heart Foundation of the ACT, Mr Richard Rolfe OAM, attended the Cross Your Heart event.

Afterwards, the Governor-General presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC.

The Governor-General was invited by the Ambassador of the White Cloud Foundation, Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG, to attend the inaugural Cross Your Heart event at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

The event raises funds for both the Heart Foundation ACT, which Ms Bryce is the organisation’s National Patron, and the White Cloud Foundation, which provides resources and access support for people living with depression.

The Governor-General presented The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

The medal is awarded to Australians who are living holders of the Victoria Cross for Australia, the George Cross and the Cross of Valour.

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard MP, Australian Victoria Cross recipients Cpl Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG, Mr Keith Payne VC OAM, and George Cross recipient Mr Michael Pratt GC were present at the ceremony.

The Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, presented No. 2 Squadron with their military colours at RAAF Base Williamtown, Newcastle.

Ms Bryce was accorded a Royal Salute and inspected the parade and band before formally presenting the colours to the Colour Bearer.

Describing the squadron as the most highly decorated in the RAAF, the Governor-General said the unit represented “the very finest qualities of the Australian Defence Force”.

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General hosted an event to mark the 90th anniversary of The Smith Family.

On Thursday 29 November 2012, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Official Secretary to the Governor of New South Wales, Mr Brian Davies.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received a Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the Honourable Safak Pavey.

The Governor-General received callers at Admiralty House, Sydney.

On Wednesday 28 November 2012, at Parliament House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the memorial celebration for Ms Joan Bielski AO, at which the Governor-General delivered an address.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received the Chief Executive Officer of The Benevolent Society, Ms Anne Hollonds.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Bryce hosted a reception for the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, hosted an event celebrating the scheme’s 25th anniversary with supporters and alumni at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Speaking to guests, Ms Bryce said the scheme had made a difference to the lives of over 11,000 young Australian participants since 1988.

On Tuesday 27 November 2012, at Doltone House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director, Ms Helen Conway, launched the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s 2012 Australian Census of Women in Leadership.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received from Loreto School Kirribilli: School Captain, Miss Georgina Mesa; School Vice-Captain, Miss Emily Malek; and First Councillors, Miss Laura McDonald, Miss Stephanie Breen and Miss Kendal Young.