Reunions
Please note that the following reunions may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact organisers for more information
October 2022
1/96 Adult Trade Technical Electrical ECN 418 Course Reunion
Reunions
October long weekend. Call Wayne (Henry).
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Albury/Wodonga, VIC
Contact details
Name: Wayne Lawson
Phone: 0422 285 157
Email: wayne.lawson@tafesa.edu.au
Website:
September 2022
HMAS Tobruk 75th Anniversary Gallipoli Pilgrimage
Reunions
All HMAS Tobruk crew members that undertook the 75th Anniversary Gallipoli Pilgrimage in 1990 are invited to a belated 30th anniversary reunion commencing at 1300.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Bells Hotel, Woolloomooloo, NSW
Contact details
Name: Steve Friend
Phone: 0427 870 870
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177869182611554 and friendlypeople@bigpond.com
August 2022
21EST
Reunions
We invite all 21EST and 17Const Elec troop veterans, partners and mates to our reunion from 29th Aug to 3rd Sept 2022. For further details contact the below.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Forster/Tuncurry, NSW
Contact details
Name: Phil Hincks
Phone: 0414 761 032
Email: 21estcommittee@gmail.com
Website:
Naval Stores Reunion
Reunions
26-27 August 2022. A reunion of Naval Stores and MLSC members of all ranks.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Contact details
Name: Alan Cady-Ellis (Cady)
Phone: 0407 436 498
Email: temporaryloan@gmail.com
Website:
1st Aust Civil Affairs Unit
Reunions
16 - 20 August 2022.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Maroochydore, QLD
Contact details
Name: Don Limn
Phone: 0412 175 027
Email: donlimn44@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/austcaunit/
Army Aussie Red Hat Chapter Reunion
Reunions
Army Aerial Delivery veteran community, families and friends (Army Air Dispatchers and Parachute Riggers, etc) are invited to attend the first ever 'Aussie Red Hat Chapter Annual Reunion'. This is a formal evening and all guests are requested to wear formal attire,1800 to 2330. Get your tickets and share with your comrades to ensure that this is an inclusive event. Visit the website for tickets.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Penrith Panthers Leagues Club, NSW
Contact details
Name: Anthony Eddie
Phone: 0401 417 497
Email: vicepres@adaa.net.au
Website: https://www.trybooking.com/BXTNT
June 2022
Royal Australian Engineers Explosive Detection Dogs 50 Year Reunion
Reunions
18-19 June. Saturday, meet and greet at 1400 hrs; Sunday, Dog Kennels 1000 hrs. This will be the time to celebrate 50 years that the RAE Corps has had Explosive Detection Dogs. Make contact with Smiley or contact the Dog Unit at SME Holsworthy, NSW.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Ingleburn RSL and SME Holsworthy, NSW
Contact details
Name: Colin 'Smiley' Matthews
Phone: 0403 501 112
Email: matthews.35@bigpond.com
Website:
May 2022
Collins and Walton 40th intake - 50 Year Reunion
Reunions
23-25 May 2022. Details are available at the website and also on www.facebook.com - HMAS Leeuwin, 40th Collins & Walton Intake, 1972-73. All 40th intake members welcome.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Bribie RSL, Bribie Island, QLD
Contact details
Name: Glenn Murch
Phone:
Email: murchglenn1@gmail.com
Website: https://collins-walton-40th.org
April 2022
All that served on Bougainville
Reunions
All that served in Bougainville - meet & greet and renew friendships.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Glasshouse Mountain RSL, QLD
Contact details
Name: Dean
Phone: Davies
Email: dean9@live.com.au
Website:
2RAR/ANZAC Battalion 1967-68 Reunion
Reunions
All members who served in Vietnam are invited to attend the reunion from 23 - 26 Apr 2022. Contact Brian Humphrey 03 5592 1979 or Gordon (below).
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Terang, VIC
Contact details
Name: Gordon Hurford
Phone: 0407 926 270
Email: ghurford@iprimus.com.au
Website:
Reunion D Coy 2RAR SVN 1967/68
Reunions
All members are invited to attend the reunion from Saturday 23 April until Tuesday 26 April 2022. Includes ANZAC Day commemorations in Terang. Contact Brian Humphrey, telephone 03 5592 1979.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Terang, VIC
Contact details
Name: Gordon Hurford
Phone: 0407 926 270
Email: ghurford@iprimus.com.au
Website:
ATTU/1CCS Plaque Dedication and Reunion
Reunions
22-25 Apr 22. The plaque will be dedicated in the RAAF Memorial Grove on the Federal Highway on Sat 23 Apr by the RAAF Padre with CAF in attendance. There will also be various social activities including an informal gathering on the Friday night and a dinner on the Sunday night at the Southern Cross Club. Ex-members and their partners are also welcome to attend the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial on 25 Apr, followed by a gunfire breakfast. The Anzac Day march commences at 11 am. Please contact Mal Baker (rekab62@bigpond.com) for further details and to register your attendance.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contact details
Name: Keith Oyston
Phone: 0434 466 906
Email: koyston@bigpond.net.au
Website:
March 2022
1 Field Squadron Workshop
Reunions
9-11 March 2022. A get together for members (regardless of Corp) is planned.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Wodonga, VIC
Contact details
Name: Michael Anthony Leonard
Phone: 02 6059 2771
Email: mick.jude@bigpond.com
Website:
RAAOC Corps
Reunions
7-10 March 2022. Seeking expressions of interest.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Sydney, NSW
Contact details
Name: Russell Fozzard
Phone: 0412 915 754
Email: pj.rocky@yahoo.com.au
Website:
February 2022
23rd Intake Reunion
Reunions
National Service Reunion for 23rd intake (27/1/1971) 5 Platoon, 3TB. Contact Geoff or David Sutton 0408 668 169.
Reunion details
Date:
Location: Kedron-Wavell Services Club, QLD
Contact details
Name: Geoff Lyons
Phone: 0418 854 307
Email: geoff.lyons@bigpond.com
Website:
January 2022
No 23 RAAF Academy Course Reunion
Reunions
Course members and staff interested in attending, please contact Burls. Date subject to change due to COVID.
Reunion details
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Contact details
Name: Neil Burlinson
Phone: 0409 153 588
Email: burlinsons@bigpond.com
Website:
November 2021
HQ1ATF and D&E Platoon
Reunions
18-22 November 2021. Due to the ongoing Corona Virus situation our 2020 Reunion has now been rescheduled to 18-22 November 2021.
Each two years HQ1ATF Association holds a reunion and the rescheduled 2021 event will remember 50 years since we closed the gates of Nui Dat. It is anticipated that some 70 veterans and 60 wives/partners (a total of 130 people) will participate in the four day event. The reunion is an important part of the Association’s efforts in the healing process which is achieved through the continual networking of members and also importantly their partners and carers.
The Commemorative Dinner will be held on Saturday 20 November 2021 at the Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy). The dinner will be preceded by a Memorial Service at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Anzac Ave, Canberra.
Reunion details
Location: Capital Country Holiday Park, ACT
Contact details
Name: John Verhelst
Phone: +61437212121
Email: jeverhelst@gmail.com
Website: hq1atf.org
HMAS SYDNEY II 80th Anniversary
Reunions
16-21 November 2021. One off opportunity for 3 generations of HMAS Sydney crews to be together to commemorate the loss of HMAS Sydney II, this includes RAAF No; 9 Squadron, descendants and relatives of HMAS Sydney II. Drive/fly in vistors Meet and greet on 18th Nov 2021. Visiting RAN Warship to coincide with anniversary TBC. 5 day cruise TBC along with pricing, depart Fremantle 18th Nov, arrive Geraldton 19th then Meet and Greet FOE march briefing. Memorial Service Friday evening 19th Nov. Saturday 20th FOE march visiting warship TBC along with 645 Ex HMAS Sydney crews, RAAF No: 9 Squadron representatives, descendants and relatives all wearing a limited addition sublimation polo shirt and ball cap representing each crew member. On completion of march, Memorial concert and foreshore multi-purpose centre approx 19:00hr. Ships will sail for over night steam to resting site of HMAS Sydney II for a dawn service and scattering of ashes as requested.
Reunion details
Location: Geraldton WA
Contact details
Name: Adrian Burns (Radar)
Phone: 0406 359 477
Email: hmassydney280@gmail.com
Website:
WA S&S (Maritime Logistics) and Associates Annual Xmas Drinks
Reunions
This 2021 Session will coincide with the 80th Anniversary of the HMAS SYDNEY II that will be held in Geraldton WA. Our Annual Xmas Drinks for all WA S&S (ML) and Associates, Dress of the Day Loud Hawaiian Shirts, 12:00hr start to approx 16:00hr, bbq sausage sizzle or hamburgers cost of $2/$3 (depending on the day) bbq pack door prizes, all drinks at member prices. Our yearly catch up to check on each others health and well-being ensuring we continue with our health checks with many laughs and stories as always. This is a constantly growing event that has been now running for over 10yrs and now gaining interstate visitors which is great to see.
Reunion details
Location: Pork Kennedy RSL WA
Contact details
Name: Adrian Burns (Radar)
Phone: 0406 359 477
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571986536431011/
1st Transport Squadron
Reunions
Expressions of interest sought for a reunion of ex members from 1975-1985. Contact Bruce Day, daybruce@bigpond.com, 0428 677 706 or William (Bill) Seddon.
Reunion details
Location: TBA, NSW
Contact details
Name: William Seddon
Phone: 0424 295 998
Email: seddondixon@gmail.com
Website: