The Governor-General was joined by board members and patrons of the Diamond Jubilee Trust Australia for its official launch at Admiralty House, Sydney.

Launching the Trust, Ms Bryce said it would make a positive difference to the lives of current and future generations of Australians.

The Trust aims to eradicate avoidable blindness in Commonwealth countries, as well as developing young leaders through its leadership awards scheme.

On Sunday 10 February 2013, at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, attended a service.

On Saturday 9 February 2013, at Old Government House, Brisbane, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Principal of Moreton Bay College, Ms Jennifer Haynes, attended the 2013 Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College School Captain’s Dinner.

On Friday 8 February 2013, at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director-General of the National Library of Australia, Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, attended the ‘Capital Women’ Centenary of Canberra event.

The Governor-General joined leading sport, media, academic and business women for the Capital Women discussion evening at the National Library of Australia in Canberra.

The event was part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations.

On Thursday 7 February 2013, at the Australian Institute of Architects, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as Patron, attended a meeting for the University of Canberra Lodge Competition.

On Wednesday 6 February 2013, at St Martin’s Anglican Church, Dunalley, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Mayor of Sorrell Council, Councillor Kerry Vincent, received a briefing on the recent fires and emergency response by Commander Peter Edwards of Tasmania Police, and Chief Officer Mike Brown of the Tasmania Fire Service.

Afterwards, the Governor-General, as guest of the owners, Mr Ray Schwanke and Ms Sue Madden, viewed the fire damage to Blue Lagoon Oysters.

The Governor-General heard residents’ stories of the devastating 3 January fires that razed homes, a school and police station during a visit to Dunalley, Tasmania.

The Mayor of Sorell, Councillor Kerry Vincent, escorted Ms Bryce to properties across the town, including the local primary school, now under reconstruction.

The Governor-General also visited Murdunna and met local fire fighter Luke Millar and his wife Anita and their children, before hosting lunch at the Murraville Golf Club in Dunalley.

On Tuesday 5 February 2013, at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Director of the Australian Antarctic Division, Dr Tony Fleming, and Wilkins Aerodrome Manager, Mr Jeff Hadley, met with Australian Antarctic expeditioners.

Afterwards, the Governor-General viewed a remote field camp and met with expeditioners undertaking field operations.

Marking the Centenary of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, the Governor-General made history as the first Governor-General to visit Antarctica.

Ms Bryce landed at Wilkins Aerodrome in the Casey region and was joined by the Director of the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), Dr Tony Fleming.

The Governor-General was welcomed to the southern continent by Casey Station Leader, Mr Allan Cooney and fellow expeditioners, including Australian Antarctic Medal recipients Ms Sharon Labudda AAM and Mr Matt Filipowski AAM.