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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.

Pay with PayPal

Meetings and Functions

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


Australia Day Honours 2025

Pictured: L-R Capt Kate Thorne 2022. COL (Retd) Steve Evans (right), Chair of the RAEME Recovery Mechanics Memorial committee presented COL Thomas McDermott (RAAC) in Canberra in June 2024 a token of appreciation for his exceptional work on the memorial, a Corps flag mounted on local Queensland timber. The plaque inscription reads, 'LTCOL Tom McDermott 'Honorary Spanner' Award RAEME Association Queensland'.

The RAEME Association Queensland proudly congratulates members who have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. These awards highlight the outstanding contributions made by members of the Corps and ADF and the broader community.

Appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the Military Division (AM)

Colonel Thomas Robson McDermott CSC

For exceptional service as the Headquarters Joint Operations Command lead planner for the development of an Australian Defence Force operational contingency plan in support of Australia Defence Force Operations.

Awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

Major Katelyn Clare Thorne

For meritorious achievement in streamlining operational reporting, systems administration and governance for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation on Operation PALADIN from July 2022 to July 2023.

Awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

Craftsman N

For meritorious achievement in the application of remarkable judgment in non-warlike situations as a Heavy Marine Maintainer within the 2nd Commando Regiment.

The RAEME Association Queensland join with all members of the Corps and the wider Defence community in congratulating these award recipients. 

Arte et Marte

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