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
Annual RAEME Reserve/CMF Reunion - Brisbane
Above: Members and guests at the 2024 Reunion.
The Annual reunion is open to all serving and ex members of RAEME (Army Reserve/CMF or Regular Army) or associated Corps who served with RAEME Res/ CMF units, their families and other people who were associated with RAEME and who wish to renew past friendships. Ex cadre staff members most welcome.
If you know of anyone interested in attending who may not be aware of the function could you pass on this information.
- When: Sunday 17th August 2025
- Time: 1100 hrs – 1600hrs
- Where: Sherwood/lndooroopilly RSL Sub Branch 2 Clewley Street CORINDA. Next to Corinda railway station
- Cost: $5 includes BBQ Lunch. Drinks at bar prices
- RSVP: John Parfit 10 August 2025
Great raffles including:
- Books, Wine, Gift Vouchers $100, $50, $20 & More
John Parfitt
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RAQ Darling Downs gathering – Toowoomba City Golf Club
Above: Members and guests at the February 2025 function
The RAQ invites all current and former members of the Corps, partners, and supporters to join us for our third Darling Downs function for 2025, on Vietnam Veterans Day.
This special occasion provides a great opportunity to reconnect with mates, share stories, and celebrate our proud RAEME heritage in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025
- Time: 1200h – 1600h
- Location: Toowoomba City Golf Club – Ambrose Deck or Outside Deck
Look for the RAEME banners and enjoy RAQ lucky door prizes!
Everyone is welcome, including all who have served in the Corps, regardless of RAQ membership status. Partners are warmly invited. Whether you’re local to the Darling Downs or just passing through, we’d love to see you there.
We’re grateful to Larry Martin, who will be coordinating the August function on behalf of RAQ-DD while I'm away travelling.
Help spread the word among fellow Spanners and make this another memorable RAEME gathering on the Darling Downs.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
RAQ-DD Representative
Arte et Marte!
RAQ Lunch 2025 Mermaid Beach (AEME) Surf Life Saving Club - 23 August
Main points are detailed below:
- When: Saturday August the 23rd
- Timings: 1200 to approximately 1630
- Who: Any RAEME person serving / retired / male / female / wives / girlfriends / boyfriends
- Dress: Casual - its the Gold Coast !!
The plot will be as in previous years the Club provides us with an area on the verandah with tables / chairs that we can gin around in and you purchase your own meals and drinks. That said the RAEME Association Queensland will put a few bucks over the bar to kick things off.
Additionally we will do a couple of lucky door prizes. Its a dead casual afternoon with the primary aim of catching up with friends.
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