The Governor-General welcomed His Excellency Mr Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at Government House, Canberra.

On arrival, President Aquino received a 21-gun and national salute before being invited to inspect a Tri-Service Guard of Honour.

The Governor-General was later joined by the President for formal talks followed by a lunch hosted in honour of the President’s State Visit.

Ms Bryce previously undertook a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines, at the invitation of the President, in April 2012.

The Governor-General, as National Patron of the Children’s Week Council of Australia, hosted ACT Children's Week award recipients at Government House, Canberra.

After several musical items performed by the Arunda String Ensemble, Ms Bryce congratulated this year’s recipients and spoke highly of the important work done by the Council in promoting the needs, rights and achievements of children in the wider community.

On Tuesday 23 October 2012, at Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as Patron and guest of the President of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, Mr Peter Gibson, launched National 2012 Kidsafe Day.

Afterwards, at the Women’s Activities and Self Help House, Mt Druitt, the Governor-General, as guest of Board Member, Ms Jo Fuller, met with women and staff members.

The Governor-General, as National Patron, launched National Kidsafe Day 2012 at the Glenmore Park Child and Family Centre.

Ms Bryce was met by the President of Kidsafe, Mr Peter Gibson, and Kidsafe Council member, Dr Julie Brown, before the launch. She presented the National Playspace Design Awards, which recognise the creation of safe space for children to play in across Australia.

A community service provider dedicated to improving the quality of life for women in the Mt Druitt area since 1982 received a special visit from the Governor-General.

Ms Bryce met staff and clients of the Women’s Activities and Self Help House before joining them for discussion about how the service reduces the impact of poverty, social disadvantage and violence in women’s lives.

Students at Chifley College in Mount Druitt had an opportunity to discuss their career aims and ambitions with the Governor-General during her visit to the school.

Ms Bryce met 12 students engaged in Smith Family children support programs, including mentoring and career pathway development services.

The Governor-General met staff, volunteers and clients during a visit to Metro Migrant Resource Centre (MMRC) in Campsie in Sydney.

The Centre’s CEO, Ms Esta Pachalidis-Chilas, took Ms Bryce on a tour of its offices before they joined representatives of the organisation for a roundtable discussion and briefing on the programs and services offered by the MMRC.

On Monday 22 October 2012, at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Australia, Professor Helen Zorbas, attended the annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast at which the Governor-General gave an address.

The Governor-General, as a Special Ambassador of Cancer Australia, and Mr Michael Bryce joined hundreds of women and men for the Pink Ribbon Breakfast in support of women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Speaking to breakfast guests, Ms Bryce said she respected and admired those working to fight the disease, which connects everybody in some way.

Other speakers at the event included the CEO of Cancer Australia, Professor Helen Zorbas, and the first breast cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest, Ms Sharon Cohrs.

Years seven to 12 students met the Governor-General during her visit to Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta.

The school Principal, Ms Lynne Goodwin, and Deputy Principal, Mr Bradley Main, met Ms Bryce before she joined members of the Student Representative Council for informal discussions on their experiences at the school.

Later, the Governor-General was escorted into the Old School House Museum and shown examples of technological teaching initiatives being undertaken at the school.