RAEME Association Queensland Inc

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The RAEME Association Queensland Incorporated is a not-for-profit, volunteer, community service organisation, supporting the RAEME National Network by providing leadership to, and a focal point for, all RAEME affiliated Associations in Queensland, by promoting and recognising the corps and its achievements via independent memorial, celebratory, social, fundraising, sporting and other activities.

The purposes of the Association are to—

promote, provide or carry out activities, facilities or projects for the benefit or welfare of the community or any members of the RAQ as a community service organisation; and
promote the corps identity and reputation in Queensland; and
recognise and celebrate the achievements of the members of the corps in Queensland; and
provide a focal point for corps activities in Queensland.

The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.

This site has been developed as a communication tool for RAEME members in Queensland. All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied. If any errors or broken links are found, or if you have any item or article for inclusion on these pages, please contact the webmaster.

RAQ Subscriptions

Annual subscriptions to the RAQ are due by 30 June each year. Subscriptions can be paid using either PayPal (fee free) or EFT by clicking the Icon below and logging in. Renew your subscription for $10 a year or upgrade to Life Subscription for $100.

New members please use the 'Online Registration' link under the Membership banner.

All proceeds are used to support and promote the goals of the Association.

Meetings and Functions

Are held on the first Wednesday of each month excluding January, the latest information is on the Events page

Craftsman Reserve 2025 Bourbon is here!

The wait is over, our third edition spirit Craftsman Reserve 2025 Bourbon, a limited edition is now available!

We’re back! Bigger and bolder than ever.

Our friends at Milton Distillery have done some R&D and changed things up this year, coming up with a one-off Bourbon made exclusively for the RAEME Association. With a floral nose with notes of honey and vanilla that continues on the palate with a warming spice.

With only a limited number of 500 bottles available, this exclusive release is for collectors and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of RAEME history. Don't miss your chance to raise your glass to the Craftsman Reserve Bourbon 2025 and celebrate the legacy of those who truly know how to create perfection.

Ordering is now open. Normal retail price is $90, RAQ members pay just $80 using the discount code in the members only section of the website (Must login to view, having problems? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Shipping is FREE for all orders over $130, make sure you select this option in the cart before checkout if you order is over this amount.

As this is a limited edition Craftsman Reserve Bourbon, you are getting exclusive early access. It is only available to purchase from the Distiller using the 'Shop Now' button below. The link is not publicly available.

or copy and paste this link into your browser.

https://miltondistillery.com/product/raeme-bourbon-2025-limited-edition/

Important ordering info:

Members don't forget to add the discount code at checkout
Feel free to purchase other items from Milton Distillery, however the discount code of $10 off per bottle only applies to our Bourbon.
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Cheers to our Craftsman Reserve Bourbon!

Darling Downs RAEME Birthday Luncheon - 16 November 2025 - Toowoomba

Ed Smeaton addressing the crowd

The RAQ invites you to attend the last quarterly luncheon for 2025. The event is open to all members, guests, families, partners and others who are associated with the Corps.

Come and join us to celebrate the Corps Birthday, the cutting of the cake, along with some lucky door prizes and great company.

The functions are held on the Ambrose Deck at the City Golf Club.

If you know of anyone who would be interested could you pass this on.

Time: 1200-1600hrs
Venue/Address: City Gold Club. 254 South St, South Toowoomba, QLD 4350.
Catering: Meals/Drinks available at own cost. .
Dress: Casual
Guest Speaker MAJ Tirrell Morris, OC RAMS.
Notable Attendees: Pete Matthews, Chairman RAQ; and Ross and Leonie Grant.
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Organiser: Peter Pile/Clarrie Sanders

As usual, there will be a RAEME Birthday Cake cutting, and Door Prizes.

We look forward to seeing you on the day :-)

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RAEME Sunshine Coast Chapter get-together - 23 November 2025 - Alex Surf Club

Hi All,

Our final RAEME Sunshine Coast Chapter get-together for 2025 will be held on Sunday, 23 November at the Alex Surf Club. We’ll gather upstairs in the Terrace Room at the Bistro, with the merriment commencing from 12:00 noon.

Following the success of our previous two events this year (and with more members recently joining our Sunshine Coast Chapter), this pre-Christmas gathering is shaping up to be even more popular. We’re looking forward to welcoming new faces and reconnecting with the more longstanding members, spouses, and friends.

There’ll be some special lucky door prizes up for grabs, but of course, the real highlight will be simply enjoying each other’s company. Don’t miss out on what promises to be another memorable afternoon!

Parking: There is plenty of parking available either directly in front of the club or across the road in the club’s detached car park, accessible via Mari Street.

RSVP:

As the event is being held in the Bistro during the busy lead-up to Christmas, early notification of your attendance would be greatly appreciated. That said, I’ll make every effort to accommodate late RSVPs as well, so don’t let timing stop you from coming along!

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Women in RAEME (WIR3) Cocktails at Gaythorne - Fri 28 Nov 2025

The RAQ is proud to announce the upcoming Women in RAEME Cocktails evening, our third special event to celebrate the women of our Corps and community.

This promises to be a fantastic evening with our guest speakers to be announced shortly. Guests will enjoy nibbles and a Cocktail as part of the $25 ticket price. There will also be a lucky door prize on offer, along with the chance to browse and purchase RAEME merchandise.

The evening is open to all – bring your family and friends along and share in what will be a warm and welcoming occasion.

Tickets are just $25 and numbers are limited, so please be sure to register early via clicking on the image below.

Our guest speakers include:

MAJ Jessica Hampton
LT Alina Hutton
Joanne Cornelious

We look forward to seeing you there and raising a glass to the incredible women in RAEME!

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 28th November
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Venue: Gaythorne RSL, 534 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD
Tickets: $25 (includes nibblies and a cocktail)

Women in Defence Awards 2025 - Canberra

Above: L-R WGCDR Keiren Joyce, CAPT Sarah Vesey and Chief of Army LTGEN Simon Stuart at the awards night 15 October 2025, Canberra.

Congratulations to 2025 Women in Defence awards in the Marketing & Communications category, Sarah Vesey. Sarah is a Public Affairs Officer with the Australian Army.

Sarah is a Primary School Teacher by day and an Army Public Affairs Officer by night. Sarah has been fundamental in the development and provision of strategic communications plans to ADF Drone Racing team. Sarah also leads the coaching, training and preparation of young Defence drone racing pilots to be confident in talking to media. In 2024, she extended her role as PAO, leading the team to victory at the recent Military International Drone Racing Tournament as the Team Manager.

Sarah’s work raising the profile of ADF Drone Racing is a commendable example of a MarComms strategy well planned and executed. The judges were impressed with her boundless energy and ability to seamlessly juggle three quite different and demanding roles. She proactively seeks ways to support and uplift those around her, not only in Australia but also internationally.

Image and information adapted courtesy of ADRT and Australian Defence Magazine

Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) - Timor Leste

Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity. IPE is a practical demonstration of the Australian Government’s commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous region, founded on openness, respect for sovereignty and adherence to agreed rules and norms. The activity strengthens regional relationships and builds whole-of-government partnerships that are of, with and for the region. During IPE25, Defence and other government agencies will conduct activities with host nations across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean.

Activities include military training and knowledge exchange, maritime domain awareness and security, and workshops on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and Peacekeeping. IPE is founded on cultivating people-to-people connection and positively contributes to Australia and our partner’s ability to assure a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Army detachments and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, will contribute to exercises and engagement activities.

Images and information adapted courtesy of Defence

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All Ranks 83rd Corps Birthday Luncheon Sunday 30 Nov 2025 - Brisbane - Tickets open

Tickets are now available to celebrate at the RAEME All Ranks 83nd Corps Birthday Luncheon.

This event celebrates our Corps Birthday and closes out the year in magnificent style at our traditional venue, the Port Office Hotel.

I encourage you to make up a table and enjoy a great afternoon of fine food and friends.

Details are as follows:

Venue: Port Office Dining Room, Brisbane CBD (Port Office Hotel) the Corner of Edward and Margaret Street.

Timings: Sunday 30 Novemebr 2025 - 1130 hrs for 1230 hrs pre luncheon gathering. Finishing approx 1700 hrs

Cost: Discounted financial RAQ member or serving soldier $55.00 per person. Also applies for up to one guest @ $55.00 per person. Non-member rate and other guests are $65.00 per person.

Meal: Entree, Main, desert (cake) tea and coffee.

Drinks limited period drinks package included once seated (after this package drinks are own expense)

Dress: Smart neat casual

How to Book: Simply book online by clicking the link below.

You can pay using PayPal or EFT.I

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Ticket sales close off one week prior to the event.

We look forward to sharing and celebrating our Corps Birthday with you.

7CSSB News - Brisbane

7 CSSB recently conducted training to enhance the physical endurance, mental toughness and teamwork of members in demanding conditions.

Soldiers navigated sea kayaking and roping activities that developed teamwork, leadership, and resilience in complex and adverse environments.

Images and information adapted courtesy of Defence

ALTC News - Wodonga

Above: 0530h ASEME Recall!

The first iteration of Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering’s NEW Field Training Exercise has begun!

This morning, trainees were recalled to the parade ground at Latchford Barracks as the Advance Party shift to 3hrs notice to move (NTM), prior to their pending deployment to Puckapunyal on the Soldier Skills Block (SSB). The SSB is part of trainees’ continued education in foundation warfighting.

NTM and battle procedure is part of ASEME’s messaging to the trainees - both tactical and technical skills are essential parts of their training before entering the trained force, all part and parcel of Australian Army’s  Land Domain Training System.

Trainees and staff alike at the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering have been preparing for the new Field Training Exercise for well over a month now…

EXERCISE WAR HORSE tests not only trainees but staff at all levels.

Here, ALPHA Company Officer Commanding Major Buchan delivered Company (COY) orders on 16 October, one week prior to deployment.

The COY then transitioned to 72hrs notice to move (NTM), triggering battle procedure to ready them for deployment.

The COY has since moved to 24hrs NTM pending recall for deployment.

Above: ADF members float in kayaks during stress management training at the Latchford Barracks Pool, Bonegilla, 26 June 2025.

Army Logistic Training Centre’s Human Factors Cell held a Resilience Training Day mid-year for Army School of Logistic Operations’ Logistics Officer Basic Course (LOBC) – 40 of Army’s newest leaders. The day was split into three activities; stress response training in the Latchford Barracks pool, a team raft building and problem solving activity, and multiple dry-land problem solving and fitness games. The course follows the Experiential Learning Cycle, aiming to develop teamwork, communication, leadership and stress management.

Hi-vis definitely draws attention - in this case to mental health among tradies!

Armament and Construction Wing recently raised over $1600 for TIACS (free counselling service for blue collar community) by holding a “Hi-Vis Day.” Leading Aircraftman Adam David curated a simple but highly effective event for 130 attendees to come together, have a sausage (critical) and give mental health some air time.

With depression and anxiety the most common illnesses in Australia, perhaps an event like this should be held in your workplace?

Images and information adapted courtesy of Defence