At the Angurugu Shire Council, the Governor-General, as guest of the Anindalyawaka Land Council Cultural Advisor, Ms Nancy Lalara, and Cross Cultural course co-ordinator, Mr Grant Burgoyne, received a brief on Anindilyawaka culture and was shown aspects of the Cross Cultural course offered through the Land Council.

Later, at Angurugu School, the Governor-General, as guest of the Managing Director, Mr Lindsey Davidson, visited the GEBIE Civil and Construction Trade Centre and met with workers.

The Governor-General, as guest of Ms Vianetta Chapman, viewed a weaving demonstration and met with local women at the Anindilyawaka Arts and Cultural Centre.

On Wednesday 14 August 2013, in Balmain, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE visited the Honourable Tom Uren AC.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley AC DSC, attended a dinner with senior Defence leaders at Bridges House, Duntroon.

On Tuesday 13 August 2013, at The Union Club, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch and delivered the keynote address to McCarthy Mentoring mentors and clients.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for Manly Women’s Shelter. Guests included: Ms Gina Anderson; Ms Annabelle Daniel; Ms Rhonda Henderson; Ms Jacqueline Smith and Ms Julie White.

The Governor-General, as guest of the McCarthy Mentoring Executive Director, Ms Sophie McCarthy, attended a lunch at the Union Club, Sydney, and delivered the keynote address to mentors and clients.

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General hosted an afternoon tea for representatives from the Manly Women’s Shelter.

On Monday 12 August 2013, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, hosted a morning tea for participants of the 21st annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Deputy Principal of Maroubra Junction Primary School, Mrs Helen Empacher, and accompanying students.

Later, the Governor-General received the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Elizabeth Broderick.

The Governor-General hosted a morning tea for participants of the 21st annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue at Admiralty House, Sydney.

At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General met students and teachers from Maroubra Junction Primary School.