Today the Governor departed on an official visit to the United States of America at the request of the Victorian Government. Details of the Governor’s program will be published as official engagements are completed governor.vic.gov.au/victorias-gove…
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Understanding Victoria is a new event series of discussions at Government House about key periods and themes in Victoria's history.

Yesterday the Governor hosted the first iteration in the series, exploring the impact of the Gold Rush on ideas, identity and society in Victoria.

Across 110 years, Australian Red Cross and its volunteers have supported social cohesion in Victoria. It was a pleasure to host the 2024 Red Cross Victoria Awards to recognise the contributions of staff and volunteers. Congratulations to all recipients.
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Today the Governor received the call of the CEO and Director of the Burnet Institute. Later the Governor hosted ‘Understanding Victoria: Discussion Series at Government House. #GovernorVic

Today the Governor received the call of the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance. Later, the Governor welcomed participants in the Scarecrow Program. The Governor also hosted a lunch for the NGV and Felton Bequest. #GovernorVic

Tonight the Governor will attend the performance of ‘Tosca’ by Opera Australia. #GovernorVic

It’s National Volunteer Week – a chance to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community. This year’s theme, ‘Something for Everyone’, recognises the diversity of passions and talents within the volunteering community.
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Today the Governor received the call of the acting CEO, Executive Director, and Director Victorian Curriculum of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The Governor hosted an afternoon tea for the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia. Tonight the Governor will attend a memorial for Marc Besan AC & Eva Besan AO.

Today the Governor received the call of the President of Southeast University. Tonight, the Governor will attend a function in honour of The Hon Debra Mortimer, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia. #GovernorVic

First opened in 1923, @mentonegrammar has provided education for over a century. Opening the school’s new Bayview Learning Precinct last month, the Governor reflected on the progress that has been made across this time. #GovernorVic

Today is IDAHOBIT Day – International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. Earlier this year, the Governor spoke at the 10th iteration of the Victorian Pride Awards, exploring the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in Victoria. Read the speech here governor.vic.gov.au/all-speeches/2…

The Kitchen Garden program returned to Government House last month. Women from two community hubs participated in term two of the program for 2024. #GovernorVic

Since 2009, the World Health Summit has served as an international platform for issues of global health. Last month the Governor hosted a reception to mark the first Australian Regional Meeting for this Summit - a historic milestone for Victoria.
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Earlier this month, the Governor returned from a regional tour of Mildura and Swan Hill. Take a look back at the regional tour governor.vic.gov.au/all-news/look-…

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Today Squadron Leader Dan Kehoe, representing the Governor, attended the State Memorial for Harold Mitchell AC. #GovernorVic

Today the Governor attended a meeting for Vice-Regal representatives in Australia. #GovernorVic

Today the Governor received the call of the Head of Medical Innovation at @Sheba_Medical, and the CEO of Australian friends of Sheba Medical Center. #GovernorVic

This morning the Governor toured Swan Hill and the Lake Boga Silo Art. Later, the Governor attended a morning tea with students from Lake Boga Primary School and toured the Catalina Flying Boat Museum. #GovernorVic