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!
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.
