On Friday 14 October 2011, at the Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC, in recognition of Mental Health Week and as guest of the Chair of the Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research, the Honourable Margaret Reid AO, met with participants of the Youth Ambassador Program, presented certificates of appreciation and delivered an address.

On Thursday 13 October 2011, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received the High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Mr Ian Kemish AM.

On Wednesday 12 October 2011, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended an event at which the Governor-General, as Patron, officially launched the Australian Year of the Farmer 2012.

Afterwards, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Elizabeth Broderick, attended the launch of the Male Champions of Change research report, at which the Governor-General delivered the opening address.

On Tuesday 11 October 2011, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Associate Dean, Strategic Industry Relations from the Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences, James Cook University, Professor Ian Wronski and the Chief Operations Officer, Queensland Tropical Health Alliance, Ms Elizabeth Wickham.

On Monday 10 October 2011, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC hosted a morning tea for the Muriel Matters Society.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with the Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia, Ms Jenny Westacott.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE hosted a reception for the World Wide Fund for Nature, marking their 50th Anniversary.

On Sunday 9 October 2011, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce hosted a performance by the Australian Youth Orchestra.

On Saturday 8 October 2011, at Jemalong Residential Village, Forbes, New South Wales, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Trustees of Catholic Healthcare, Sister Joanne Kirk, and in recognition of Palliative Care Day, met with residents, families and staff.

Later, at Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce as guests of the Mayor of Forbes Shire Council, Councillor Phyllis Miller OAM, attended a lunch with representatives of Forbes' community groups.

On Friday 7 October 2011, at Government House, Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE received from the Royal Australian Air Force Association National Council, the President of the National Executive, Air Vice-Marshal Roxley McLennan AO (Ret’d) and the President of the Australian Capital Territory Division, Air Commodore Peter McDermott AM CSC (Ret’d).

On Thursday 6 October 2011, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended, and the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, conducted an investiture ceremony.

On Wednesday 5 October 2011, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended, and the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, conducted an investiture ceremony.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received the Ambassador-designate to the French Republic, Mr Ric Wells.