On Tuesday 23 August 2011, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC attended the Ceremonial Arrival of the President of the Republic of Seychelles, His Excellency Mr James Alix Michel.

Afterwards, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received the Australian High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms Sandra Vegting.

Later, the Governor-General received the President of the Republic of Seychelles.

On Monday 22 August 2011, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of the Acting President of Australasian Council of Women and Policing, Assistant Commissioner Carlene York APM, delivered the opening address at the 7th Women and Policing Conference.

Afterwards, at the Ronald McDonald House, the Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, visited Ronald McDonald House Hobart and met with staff, volunteers, patients and families.

On Saturday 20 August 2011, at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, as guest of Festival Director, Mr Lindsay Bennett, attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane.

Afterwards, in Brisbane, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a dinned in support of community group Human.

Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation Council; Gallery of Modern Art - ???Surrealism: The Poetry of Dreams'; Official Opening of IMPACT Make Your Mark Training and Administration Complex; Bundaberg Regional Council Civic Reception

On Friday 19 August 2011, at the Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC hosted a breakfast for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation Council.

Vietnam Veterans' Remembrance Day Service; 45th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and the presentation of the Unit Citation for Gallantry to Delta Company, 6 Royal Australian Regiment

On Thursday 18 August 2011, at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, attended the Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day Service, at which the Governor-General delivered the first reading and laid a wreath.

On Wednesday 17 August 2011, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards Ceremony, at which the Governor-General presented awards.

Later, the Governor-General received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.

On Tuesday 16 August 2011, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Algerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, His Excellency Idriss Jazairy.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AM.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception for the overseas course members from the Australian Defence College.

On Monday 15 August 2011, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison AO.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a lunch in honour of Artist, Mr Peter Churcher. Other guests included: Ms Elizabeth Brenchley and Mr Julian Brenchley; Mr Roy Churcher and Mrs Betty Churcher AO; Dr Graeme Killer AO and Mrs Jan Killer; and Dr Ron Radford AM.

On Friday 12 August 2011, at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Showgrounds, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Honorary Life Members, attended the official opening and dinner of the 2011 Royal Queensland Show, at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address.

Marninwartikura Women's Resource Centre; Lililwan Project; Fitzroy Valley Girls' Sporting Academy; Shire of Derby/West Kimberley community lunch; Wesley College Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School; Leopold Downs community dinner

On Thursday 11 August 2011, at Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms June Oscar, attended a meeting at the Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre.