On Friday 16 October 2015, in Yarraville, Melbourne, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Foodbank Victoria, Ms Dorothy Coombe and CEO, Mr David McNamara, visited the Foodbank Victoria warehouse and met with staff and volunteers, in recognition of Anti-Poverty Week.

In Yarraville, Melbourne, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Foodbank Victoria, Ms Dorothy Coombe and CEO, Mr David McNamara, visited the Foodbank Victoria warehouse and met with staff and volunteers, in recognition of Anti-Poverty Week.

At the Courthouse Café in Geelong, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Barwon Child, Youth and Family, Mr John Frame, participated in the Café Meals program and met with staff, clients and members of the Youth Advisory Group.

In Corio, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Manager, The Salvation Army Northside Geelong, Major Gloria Eldridge, visited The Salvation Army Northside Geelong Community Centre, at which the Governor-General presented the Partner Awards and met with members and community partners.

In North Geelong, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Multicultural Aged Care Services, Mr Jordan Mavros OAM and the CEO, Mrs Joy Leggo, visited the facility, at which the Governor-General officially opened the Annie O’Malley House and Piazza.

On Thursday 15 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove joined members of the National Emergency Medal Committee for morning tea.

At the College of Law and Justice, Victoria University, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair, Sir Zelman Cowen Centre Advisory Board, the Honourable Nicola Roxon, attended the Governors-General Lecture Series at which the Governor-General delivered the fourth lecture of the series and, together with the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Australia, Her Honour Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC, launched the Courts and Tribunal Academy.

On Wednesday 14 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Mohamed Khairat, Letters of Credence accrediting him as Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Sherif Hussein (First Secretary) and Mr Alhassan Soliman (First Secretary). The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove also received Mrs Omneya Negm.

On Tuesday 13 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from Her Excellency Dr Batilda Burian, Letters of Credentials accrediting her as the High Commissioner for the United Republic of Tanzania.

Earlier, at Government House, Lady Cosgrove hosted a morning tea for Carers Australia, to Launch National Carers Week.

On Sunday 11 October 2015, at Government House, Canberra, Lady Cosgrove as Patron, accompanied by the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), hosted a music afternoon featuring a performance by the Klavier Music Association.