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Governor-General's program

Clare Holland House morning tea; State Visit by the Governor-General of New Zealand; Visit to Uluru-Kata National Park

On Monday 25 May 2015, at Clare Holland House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Liz Callaghan, attended a morning tea with staff, residents and volunteers in recognition of National Palliative Care Week.

Visit to Uluru-Kata National Park

The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, accompanied by the Governor-General of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General the Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae; and the Administrator of the Northern Territory, His Honour the Honourable John Hardy OAM and Mrs Marie Hardy, visited the Uluru-Kata National Park Cultural Centre and the Mutitjulu Waterhole.

Radio 1RPH visit; Defence Special Needs Support Group afternoon tea; Opening of ‘Revealing the Rothschild Prayer Book’ exhibition; Opening night of The Australian Ballet performance of ‘Giselle’

On Thursday 21 May 2015, at Radio 1RPH, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the President, Ms Lorraine Litster, broadcast content for print handicap listeners in the Canberra – Wagga – Junee areas.

Later, at Government House, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, hosted an afternoon tea for the Defence Special Needs Support Group, at which the Governor-General recognised 21 years of support and thanked the volunteer coordinators.

Westfield Matildas morning tea; Gurkha Welfare Fund afternoon tea

On Monday 18 May 2015, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, hosted a morning tea for the Westfield Matildas, at which the Co-Captains were announced for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, hosted an afternoon tea for the Gurkha Welfare Fund Australia.