On Thursday 11 October 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ms Anna Burke MP.

Later, the Governor-General received the outgoing Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy, Mrs Jenny Anderson.

At Admiralty House in Sydney, the Governor-General expressed her admiration for the work of UN Women Australia and its supporters in tackling violence against women.

Ms Bryce, as Patron, hosted an event to support the organisation’s Spring Campaign, “Don’t be a Bystander: Say NO to Violence Against Women”.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met guests, including the President of UN Women Australia, Ms Donelle Wheeler, and Executive Director, Ms Julie McKay.

The Governor-General, as Patron of the Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare, joined organisation’s volunteers and supporters to mark the 25th anniversary of the AWCH Ward Grandparent Scheme at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Speaking at the event, Ms Bryce commended the skill, experience and generosity of the volunteers who are dedicated to the care of children in hospitals.

On Wednesday 10 October 2012, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the UNIFEM Peach Scholar, Ms Nasima Rahmani, and UNIFEM Past President, Ms Rosalind Strong AM.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted an afternoon tea to mark the 25th anniversary of the Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare Ward Grandparent Scheme.

In the evening, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Bryce hosted a reception for UN Women Australia.

In a brief ceremony at Admiralty House in Sydney, the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested Mr Akio Mimura AC as an Honorary Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Mr Mimura was recognised for his eminent service to strengthening and advancing the Australia-Japan bilateral trade and economic relationship.

The Governor-General commended Mr Mimura’s vital work in strengthening the two nations’ economic relationship, especially through his role as Chairman of the Japan-Australia Business Cooperation Committee.

On Tuesday 9 October 2012, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested the Mr Akio Mimura with the insignia of Honorary Companion in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

On Monday 8 October 2012, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Chair of the Advisory Board, Ms Margot Foster, delivered the opening address at the Asia Pacific World Sport and Women Conference.

Afterwards, at the Victorian College for the Deaf, the Governor-General, as guest of the Chief Executive Officer of Deaf Children Australia, Mr Damian Lacey, attended a morning tea and met with staff and students.

On Sunday 7 October 2012, at the Langham Hotel, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron of the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association, received the President, Ms Janice Crosswhite OAM; Board Member, Ms Heather Reid; and Project Convenor, Ms Julie Sarll.

On Saturday 6 October 2012, at Kambah Oval, ACT, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE as Chieftain of the Day and guest of the President of the Canberra College of Pipes and Drumming, Mr Athol Chalmers, attended the Canberra Scottish Highland Gathering.

On Friday 5 October 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron, hosted a dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Australian Ballet.