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Governor-General's program

Visit by St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School; Social Ventures Australia Reception

On Thursday 19 November 2015, at Admiralty House, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with teachers and students from St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received Chairman, Mr David Gray, Deputy Chairman, Mr Tony Ralph and Chief Executive Officer, Ms Jenny Walker from Legacy Australia.

In the evening, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for Social Ventures Australia.

Legacy Widows morning tea

On Wednesday 18 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for Legacy Widows from the Canberra, Queanbeyan and Yass-Boorowa district.

Later, Lady Cosgrove received the Chair, Ms Rhonda Brain OAM and the Director, Paint the Town REaD, Ms Barbie Bates.

Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch visit; St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ANZAC Garden Dedication

On Tuesday 17 November 2015, in Woden, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President, Mr Jim Gilchrist, visited the Woden Valley RSL Sub-Branch and Veteran’s Support Centre ACT and met with staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, at St Thomas the Apostle Primary School, Kambah, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Principal, Mr David Thiele, attended an ANZAC Garden dedication service and met with staff, volunteers, students and parents.

The Big Issue Visit; Ronald McDonald House Monash Visit; 9 RAR Reunion

On Friday 13 November 2015, in Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, The Big Issue, Mr Steven Persson, visited The Big Issue Head Office and met staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, in Clayton, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Monash, Mr Peter Sprott, visited Ronald McDonald House Monash and met with residents, staff and volunteers.