Reunions
Please note that the following reunions may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact organisers for more information
April 2024
RAN 27th Stevenson Division 1969 55th Anniversary
Reunions
As time is marching on without some of us, we would love to see any JR's who may not have been contacted to date.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Glenelg, SA
Contact details
Name: Jurgen 'Yogi' Andt
Phone: 0409 699 053
Email: js.andt@bigpond.com
Website:
March 2024
EY Reunion
Reunions
This Reunion was well known for many years as the 'BLACKHANDERS REUNION' and held at RAAF Amberley in October. In 2021, to celebrate the RAAF Centenary year, the name was changed to RAAF and Amberley Reunion and to be held on the Second Saturday in March. The change in name reflected the inclusion of all Ex and Serving RAAF personnel. The next revamped event will start late morning and finish following a buffet meal in late afternoon. To register your interest, email your personal particulars to raafaips@optusnet.com.au. You will then receive full details of the event. Or contact one of the organisers - Geof Kleinig 0427 611 947, Chris Bohr 0419 784 203 or Richard Gilbert (below).
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Club Services Ipswich, QLD
Contact details
Name: Richard Gilbert
Phone: 0403 318 565
Email: rjg121935@gmail.com
Website:
February 2024
8th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (8 RAR) LONG HAI MEMORIAL SERVICE
Reunions
The NSW Branch of 8 RAR Association will hold the service at the Epping Club’s Memorial in Boronia Park at 10.30am. At this years’ Service, the Branch will dedicate a plaque at the Cenotaph in honour of Private Harry Winston White, Service Number 216009, who was Killed in Action in Vietnam on 16 May 1968, aged 23 years. We welcome former members of 1 RAR to join with 8 RAR Association in remembering Harry and the 18 soldiers from 8 RAR who paid the supreme sacrifice. Please advise of your attendance to Mick (below).
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Sydney, NSW
Contact details
Name: Mick Carter OAM, NSW Branch President
Phone: 0432 500 632
Email: cartercm@optusnet.com.au
Website:
HMAS Leeuwin April 1968 23rd Intake reunion
Reunions
26 February - 1 March 2024. All members and their partners are encouraged to attend. Divisional staff and Instructors who were involved with this Intake are also welcome.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Victor Harbor, SA
Contact details
Name: Charlie Cifala
Phone: 0457 634 486
Email: cjcifala@yahoo.com.au
Website:
January 2024
HMAS Nirimba, January 1972 MOBI reunion
Reunions
19-21 January 2024. Members of the last MOBI intake, and their partners, are invited to attend. Accommodation available at the nearby Manly Marina Cove Motel.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, QLD
Contact details
Name: Ron Bullock
Phone: 0418 367 320
Email: rbullock7@bigpond.com
Website:
November 2023
106 Field Workshop
Reunions
To commemorate the 55 years since 106 Fd Wksp formed at 1 ATF Nui Dat SVN on The Order of Battle 1st Nov 1968. 250 soldiers passed through the unit in our first twelve months of operation, with some 535 serving during our operational service until the Task Force closed down. We have still not found all those valuable RAEME/RAAOC and Catering Corps soldiers.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Steeples Club Mornington, VIC
Contact details
Name: Milton Pearson
Phone: 0488 050 261
Email: csm1066869@gmail.com
Website:
21 Construction Squadron RAE
Reunions
Reunion/reconnection for all serving and ex serving members and their partners. The cost will be determined on numbers prior to the date. If accommodation is required, it would be advisable to book early. There will be a meet and greet on Friday 10th and Remembrance Day service on the 11th prior to the reunion. On Sunday, a BBQ will be held for all those staying.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Royal Hotel (Derms), Seymour, VIC
Contact details
Name: Bill Thornley
Phone: 0438 140 759
Email: we.2.bez@bigpond.com
Website:
HMAS Leeuwin 35th Intake Stevenson Division
Reunions
10–14 November 2023. 52nd Anniversary Reunion.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Fremantle
Contact details
Name: Blue Skimmings (Skimmo)
Phone: 0488 977 312
Email: bluevicki1@hotmail.com
Website:
October 2023
8/9 RAR Association
Reunions
50th reunion of raising the Battalion linking 31 Oct 1973. Activities include Meet & Greet, AGM, all Companies function, visit Battalion, birthday service and luncheon. Visit online for more details. All welcome, remember Vietnam to Afghanistan/Iran
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Samford, Brisbane, QLD
Contact details
Name: Gregory Decker
Phone: 0417 464 251
Email: pointstar@bigpond.com
Website: https://89rar.com/welcome/ or https://www.facebook.com/89RARAssn/
Ex Naval Stores / MLSC members of all ranks
Reunions
20-21 October 2023. Enquiries from other branches more than welcome.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW
Contact details
Name: Alan Cady-Ellis
Phone: 0407 436 498
Email: temporaryloan@gmail.com
Website:
GEMS Musterings Reunion
Reunions
A four-day reunion commencing with 'welcomes', then a special dining in night, official function, last post ceremony and lots of opportunity to catch up, and also free time to see the sights of Canberra.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Weston Creek Labour Club, ACT
Contact details
Name: Greg 'Jacko' Lyons ex MBB
Phone: 0413 700 298
Email: gregjackolyons@gmail.com
Website:
RAN Writers Association Reunion
Reunions
13-15 October 2023. For more details, please email or visit the website.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Sydney, NSW
Contact details
Name: RAN Writers Association
Phone:
Email: scribes@ranwriters.com
Website: https://ranwriters.com
HMAS Leeuwin 49th Intake Reunion
Reunions
13-15 October 2023. RHOADES Division 49th anniversary. Meet and Greet at Olims Bar and Bistro 18:30 Friday 13th October, corner of Ainslie & Limestone Ave, Braddon. Sunday Drinks and Goodbyes 11:00 15 October, Olims Bar. Drinks open to past and present members of the Royal Australian Navy living-in/visiting Canberra. ANTEA NAVIS SODALIS CONSOCIUS (Past Shipmates Reunited). Contacts and further information: Bruce ‘Biscuit' Arnott, iba107@hotmail.com or 0448 883 701; Garry “Tiger’ Lyons, glyons@gmail.com or 0402 000 748; or Andrew (below).
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contact details
Name: Andrew 'Possum' Freame
Phone: 0408 114 205
Email: andrew.freame@bigpond.com
Website:
National Service Reunion WA 18th Intake October 1969 Puckapunyal 9Pl B Coy
Reunions
54th reunion will be held at Anzac House, 28 St George's Tce, Perth, commencing at 12 noon. Hope to send all members there.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Perth, WA
Contact details
Name: Don Greer
Phone: 0428 915 605
Email: bcoy9plpucka_oct69@bigpond.com
Website:
September 2023
102 Field Workshop SVN - RAEME
Reunions
29 Sep - 1 Oct 2023. Members and their partners are invited to attend the bi-annual reunion on my property. Ample free camping available with basic shower and toilet facilities and limited access to power. Numbers attending are required for catering purposes.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: 'Avondale', 601 Brays Road, Gannawarra, VIC
Contact details
Name: Noel (Loonda) Lake (OAM)
Phone: 03 5456 9246
Email: koonda@activ8.net.au
Website:
Ex RAAF Surface Finisher Reunion
Reunions
15-17 September 2023. A reunion for ex RAAF Surface Finishers and their partners. Activities include welcomes, Friday social, lawn bowls, official event and farewell breakfast. For info, please contact Jacko or Garth Steinhart on 0487 195 418.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: CSI Ipswich, QLD
Contact details
Name: Greg Jacko Lyons
Phone: 0413 700 298
Email: gregjackolyons@gmail.com
Website:
RAAF SURFIN REUNION
Reunions
15-17 September 2023
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Ipswich. QLD
Contact details
Name: Garth Steinhardt
Phone: 0487 195 418
Email: surfinreunion@gmail.com
Website:
RAAF Surfin Reunion
Reunions
15-17 September 2023.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Ipswich, QLD
Contact details
Name: Garth Steinhardt
Phone: 0487 195 418
Email: surfinreunion@gmail.com
Website:
RAAF Catering Reunion
Reunions
1-3 September 2023. RAAF Catering personnel, serving and ex serving. RSVP by April 2023.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Wagga Wagga
Contact details
Name: William Sullivan (Sully)
Phone: 0417 218 579
Email: sullivanw.n@bigpond.com
Website:
August 2023
17th Intake 24 platoon D Coy 1 RTB Kapooka 1969
Reunions
Looking for those of us who trained together in 24 Pl D Coy for a bit of a get together during and after the 50th anniversary commemoration.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Anzac Pde, Canberra, ACT
Contact details
Name: Ernie Burgers and Baz Collins
Phone:
Email: ernie.burgers@bigpond.com
Website: Facebook - 17th Intake 24 Platoon D Coy 1 RTB Kapooka