RAEME BIRTHDAY PLANS
RAEME’s 84th Birthday Celebration Plans
Whilst the plans for RAEME Birthday are still being locked in nation-wide, the following is provided for planning purposes. Individual RAEME Associations or Regional RAEME Representatives should be contacted to confirm final details for each region.
ACT - Canberra
Date: Fri 27 Nov
What: RAEME Birthday Spanner Club and Sausage Sizzle
When: 1600h for 1630h
Where: RMC Golf Club, Calculus Lane, Duntroon
Who: All Association members, visitors and guests
Cost: Self-funded drinks. Sausage sizzle by donation only
Details: Click here for more info.
NSW – Ingleburn
Date: Fri 27 Nov
What: 84th Birthday BBQ
When: 1200 for 1230h. BBQ to commence at 1300h.
Where: Ingleburn RSL Club, Memorial Gardens
Who: All members of the Corps past and present, their partners, friends and friends of RAEME
Cost: $15 per person
Dress: Smart casual
Details: Click here for more info, including payment details.
NSW – Holsworthy
Date: Fri 27 Nov
What: Cart race, spanner throw , tug of war, raffle, trade stalls, BBQ, freebies and more
When: 0930 – 1730h
Where: Holsworthy Barracks (Unit location TBC)
Who: All serving members in the region and all civilian members as coordinated with the organisers or through the RAEME Association NSW.
Details: Further details will be provided when confirmed.
Qld – Brisbane
Date: Sun 29 Nov
What: All Ranks 84th Corps Birthday Luncheon
When: From 1130 for 1230h start until 1700h
Where: Port Office Hotel
Meal: Entree, Main, dessert (cake) tea and coffee. Drinks TBA
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: TBA
Details: Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Qld – Townsville
Date: Tues 01 Dec
What: Planned activities include volleyball, tug-of-war, chain-of-command relays, go-kart racing, displays, along with food and drinks throughout the day.
When: 0800-1600h
Where: 4 Regt, Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Workshop
Details: Click here for more info.
Qld – Darling Downs
Date: Sun 15 Nov
What: Luncheon
When: 1200-1600h
Where: City Golf Club
Cost: Self-funded
Details: Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Qld – Sunshine Coast
Date: Sun 22 Nov
What: Luncheon with lucky door prizes
When: 1200-1700h
Where: Brightwater Hotel
Cost: Self-funded
Details: Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Qld – Oakey
Date: Fri 27 Nov
What: Dinner hosted by Rotary Wing Aviation Maint School
When: 1700-2359h
Where: CH-47 Training Hanger, Swartz Barracksl
Cost: RAMs Trainees $60; Others $75 per person
Details: Click here for more info and to book tickets
Qld – Enoggera
All details are yet to be promulgated.
WA – Perth
Date: Fri 04 Dec
What: Cocktail Party
When: 1900-2200h
Where: ANZAC House
Cost: Food is being subsidised by the WA Association, with a Cash Bar.
Details: Click here for more info and to RSVP.
Tasmania – Hobart
Date: Sun 29 Nov
What: Luncheon with raffle of a 2025 RAEME Malt Whiskey.
When: From 1200 for 1230h.
Where: South Arm RSL
Cost: Lunch self-funded. Tickets will be available from 1 November 2026, priced at $2 each or 3 for $5. Contact Rolly via email (
Details: Click here for more info.
Victoria – Melbourne
Date: Sat 28 Nov
What: RAEME Birthday Muster
Events: Marching in RAEME and Australian Flags; lighting of a remembrance candle; Ode; formal welcome; Dinner service; Guest speakers on the East Timor, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts.
When: From 1600h onwards
Where: Warragul RSL
Cost: $30 per person
Dress: Suit or smart casual for men, smart casual for ladies.
Details: Contact Paul Turner on 0402-013-137 for more info.
Victoria – Bandiana
Date: Tues 01 Dec
What: A variety of competitions, formalities and activities which may include: Siege Equipment Launch, Vehicle Display (Show and Shine), Tug-of-War, Volleyball, Spanner Toss, Bill-eKart Race, PT/Strength Challenge, Chain of Command Relay, Civilian food vendors and BBQ
When: Timings TBC
Where: ASEME at Gaza Ridge Barracks, North Bandiana
Dress: Wing / RAEME PT Attire or as directed by event OICs. Neat civilian attire for guests.
Details: Click here for more info, including payment details.
SA – Adelaide
Date: Sat 28 Nov
What: RAEME Birthday / AGM
When: AGM from 1000h. Birthday from 1200h.
Where: West Adelaide Football Club
Details: Click here for more info and to RSVP.
NT – Darwin
Date: Fri 27 Nov (TBC)
What: Sports day. Activity details TBC
When: Timings are yet to be promulgated
Where: Robertson Barracks
