On Sunday 22 February 2009, at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the Together for Victoria - National Day of Mourning and Memorial Service to honour the victims of Victoria's devastating bushfires and to recognise the courage and tireless efforts of emergency service workers.

On Saturday 21 February 2009, in Bendigo, Victoria, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE accompanied by the Mayor of City of Greater Bendigo, Councillor Kevin Gibbins, visited members of the local community affected by the Victorian bushfires.

On Saturday 21 February 2009, in Bendigo, Victoria, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE accompanied by the Mayor of City of Greater Bendigo, Councillor Kevin Gibbins, visited members of the local community affected by the Victorian bushfires.

On Friday 20 February 2009, at Federation Square, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the inaugural Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Annual Luncheon in support of the Royal Children's Hospital, at which the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.

On Friday 20 February 2009, at Federation Square, Melbourne, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended the inaugural Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Annual Luncheon in support of the Royal Children's Hospital, at which the Governor-General delivered the keynote address.

On Thursday 19 February 2009, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Director of the Ministry of Health, People's Republic of China, Mr Kong Lingzhi, and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, People's Republic of China, Professor Yu Xin.

On Wednesday 18 February 2009, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the Chief Executive Officer of Group Training Australia, Mr James Barron and the National Communications Manager of Group Training Australia, Ms Leonie Stanfield.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received the Rector of All Saints Church Ainslie, the Venerable Doctor Sarah Macneil.

On Tuesday 17 February 2009, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC received the National President of Scouts Australia, Sir William Deane AC KBE; the Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia, Mr Reginald Williams RFD; the National Project Commissioner of Scouts Australia, Mr Graeme Fordham AM; and the National Chief Executive of Scouts Australia, Mr Richard Miller.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received the Chief Executive Officer, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Dr Ali Khan. Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Australian High Commissioner-designate to Brunei Darussalam, Mr Mark Sawers. In the evening, the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC and Mrs Julie Michael arrived at Government House and remained overnight as houseguests.

On Sunday 15 February 2009, at Christ Church Whittlesea, Victoria, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a service in support of those affected by the bush fires.

On Saturday 14 February 2009, in Ingham, Queensland, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE visited local cane and cattle properties to view the devastation to agriculture and livestock caused by the recent floods.

On Saturday 14 February 2009, in Ingham, Queensland, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE visited local cane and cattle properties to view the devastation to agriculture and livestock caused by the recent floods.