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Governor-General's program

Federal Executive Council; ‘Stone Pine’ tree planting

On Thursday 16 October 2014, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at the Royal Canberra Golf Club, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as honorary members and guests of the President, Mr Marc Howell, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General planted a commemorative ‘Stone Pine’ tree.

The Shed; Men’s Health Information and Research Centre; John Morony Correctional Complex; Dillwynia Correction Centre; Chief Justices and Justices of the High Court Dinner

On Wednesday 15 October 2014, at Mount Druitt, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Foundation Chair in Primary Health Care, University of Western Sydney, Professor John MacDonald, met with volunteers, service providers and Indigenous clients at ‘The Shed’.

Launch of National Carers Week; Lunch at the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub; Foodbank Distribution Centre; Launch of Anglicare’s ‘State of the Family Report’; Visit to Gallipoli Mosque

On Tuesday 14 October 2014, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as Patron of Carers Australia, and Lady Cosgrove, launched National Carers Week and met with carers and staff.

Afterwards, at the Liverpool Community Kitchen and Hub, Liverpool, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairperson, Mr Mike Meyer, assisted with the lunch service and met with staff, volunteers and clients.

Anti-Poverty Week 2014 - Launch of Anglicare’s 'State of the Family Report'

Anti-Poverty Week 2014 - At Anglicare Family Services, Sadleir, NSW, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Anglicare Sydney, Mr Grant Millard, attended an afternoon tea at which the Governor-General launched Anglicare’s ‘State of the Family Report’ and later met with staff, volunteers and participants in Anglicare’s ‘Reconnect’, ‘Intensive Family Support’ and ‘Paul Street Out of Home Care’ programs.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast; Matthew Talbot Hostel; Technical Aid to the Disabled; Beacon Foundation; Launch of Project STAY

On Monday 13 October 2014, at The Westin Hotel, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Australia, Professor Helen Zorbas AO, attended the Cancer Australia’s 2014 Pink Ribbon Breakfast.