On Monday 13 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Hassan Talat Nazer.
Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a reception to launch Group Training Australia’s 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program.
The Governor-General, as Patron of Group Training Australia (GTA), launched the 2012 Today’s Skills: Tomorrow’s Leaders Program at Government House, Canberra.
Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce met 21 apprentices and trainees from across Australia who are partaking in a week-long career development program held at the Australian Institute of Sport.
The Governor-General congratulated the participants on their commitment and involvement with the GTA program, which she described as opening up untapped potential through structure and discipline.
On Friday 10 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
On Thursday 9 August 2012, at Government House, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received, Professor of Law of the Australian National University, Professor Margaret Thornton.
Afterwards, the Governor-General met with students from the Mt Isa School of the Air.
Later, at Narrabundah, the Governor-General, in recognition of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People and as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Julie Tongs OAM, visited the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service.
The Governor-General marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People with a visit to the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory.
Ms Bryce was welcomed by the CEO Ms Julie Tongs OAM and the Board of Directors before being taken on a tour of the Service to meet some of the 60 staff, including medical, counselling and health professionals.
On Wednesday 8 August 2012, at the Orygen Youth Health Research Centre, Parkville, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, as guest of the Executive Director, Professor Patrick McGorry AO, officially launched the Orygen Youth Health Family Peer Support Manual, and met with staff and clients.
The Governor-General, on her second visit to Orygen Youth Health (OYH) Research Centre in Parkville, Melbourne, was invited by Executive Director Professor Patrick McGorry AO to officially launch their Family Peer Support Manual.
Ms Bryce congratulated principal writer Dr Margaret Leggatt and contributors for creating a publication that offers practical advice, expertise, experience and wisdom to readers.
After the launch, the Governor-General met Orygen Youth Health staff members and clients.
The Governor-General and veterans of the 39th Infantry Battalion joined together to reflect on the 70th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Kokoda at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.
Addressing the commemorative service, the Governor-General spoke of 39th Infantry Battalion’s selfless and courageous actions before laying a wreath in The Sanctuary. The 138 names of the Battle’s fallen were then read by veteran Mr George Cops.
After the service, Ms Bryce met veterans and family members in the Shrine’s Visitor Centre.
On Monday 6 August 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted the annual Winston Churchill Memorial Trust ACT Presentation Ceremony, at which the Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief, presented fellowships and medallions.
Earlier, Mr Bryce received the President of the Australian Celtic Arts Fund, Mr Clem Rook, and the Commissioner-at-Large of the Clan Johnston/e Association Australia, Mrs Dorothy Rook.
The Governor-General, as Patron-in-Chief of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, presented 2012 Churchill Fellowship Awards and Medallions to ACT recipients during a ceremony at Government House, Canberra.
This year’s recipients included Dr Alex Bahar Fuchs, Mr Terence Eveston, Mr Bruce Ferrington, Mr. David Finnigan (represented by his mother Mrs Margaret Finnigan), Ms Robyn Forester, Miss Laura Elizabeth Jellins, Mr Dax Liniere, Ms Dianna Nixon, Mr Paul Thorpe, Ms Josephine Alchin, Dr Amber Beavis, and Dr Haylee Weaver.
