Reunions

16 - 20 November 2026. Contact John for all information.

Reunion details

Date: 16 Nov 2026

Location: Tiona Holiday Park, Pacific Palms

Contact details

Name: John Verhelst

Phone:

Email: jeverhelst@gmail.com

Website: www.hq1atf.org

16 - 21 August 2026.

Reunion details

Date: 16 Aug 2026

Location: Maroochydore

Contact details

Name: Michael Gay

Phone: 0439 031 285

Email: gaymick@bigpond.com.au

Website:

31 July - 1 August 2026. Celebrating the 155th Birthday of both the Royal Australian Artillery and 'A' Battery, culminating with a formal cocktail party at the Brisbane Tattersall's Club on 01 August 2026. Register your interest in attending and to be placed on the event mailing list, by sending an email to the association. Official attendance registration and payment requirements will be promulgated NLT 31 July 2025. More information on this event can be found on the association's website, under "Upcoming Activities". "Once 'A' Gunner, always 'A' Gunner!" Once in 'A' Battery, always in 'A' Battery!" Email the below or management@abtyassn.org.au

Reunion details

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contact details

Name: 'A' Battery Association Incorporated

Phone: 0411 166 904

Email: abtyassn@abtyassn.org.au

Website: https://www.australianartilleryassociation.org/a_bty_association/index.html

17 - 19 July 2026. The reunion is for all personnel who were part of the Walton and Collins intake joining HMAS Leeuwin in July 1976. Four functions are planned over the weekend.

Reunion details

Date: 17 Jul 2026

Location: Perth and Fremantle

Contact details

Name: Peter John Graham

Phone: 0406 244 625

Email: pjgraham2@bigpond.com

Website: https//www.facebook.com/groups/142380482595480

5 - 7 March 2026. Ahoy there, Shipmates - save the date. A gathering to remember our time together at Leeuwin, Shipmates who sadly have crossed the bar along with the continuing mateship and camaraderie of all our 54th Shipmates. Partners are most welcome and encouraged to join us.

Reunion details

Date: 5 Jul 2026

Location: Kawana Surf Club, QLD

Contact details

Name: Tony Yarnold

Phone: 0417 228 276

Email: tyarnold1960@gmail.com

Website:

To be held in the Historic German Town of HAHNDORF 13-15 March 2026: at the DISCOVERY PARK AND ADELAIDE HILLS CONVENTION CENTRE on 32 acres of Beautiful Rolling Hills in the middle of the Adelaide Hills Wine Region. Accommodation is a self-contained cabin: all have been newly refurbished. Or bring your caravan and stay.
When booking Accommodation please ring the Park on:0883887921 and quote OPS ROOM ASSOCIATION for a special deal on accommodation. Do Not book online.
While onsite also look for our merchandising: T shirts and RP RETRO WINE GLASSES and Coaster.
Book your accommodation ASAP and fill out your forms on the website. Look forward to seeing you there.

Reunion details

Date: 13 Mar 2026

Location: ADELAIDE HILLS WINE REGION-HAHNDORF

Contact details

Name: Tania Beaumont

Phone: 0427131716

Email: taniabeaumont@bigpond.com

Website: https://opsroomassociation.org.au

19 - 22 June 2026. 60th anniversary reunion. Contact Colin (below) or Ken Griffin - harlandgriffin@hotmail.com

Reunion details

Date: 19 Jun 2026

Location: Port Macquarie

Contact details

Name: Colin Hardie

Phone: 0416 250 242

Email: hardiecolin4@gmail.com

Website:

17 - 22 April 2026. This reunion will celebrate 50 years since we walked through the gates of HMAS Leeuwin. All recruits and their partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. There be a meet and greet night, Reunion Dinner and a farewell breakfast. Reunion program including venues and cost to be confirmed.

Reunion details

Date: 17 Apr 2026

Location: Adelaide

Contact details

Name: Ian Taylor

Phone:

Email: 55threunion2026@gmail.com

Website:

40 years RAN basic training graduation.

Reunion details

Date: 21 Feb 2026

Location: Perth, WA

Contact details

Name: Mark Shuttleworth

Phone: 0418 906 489

Email: shuttm@outlook.com

Website:

RSLWA will hold the anniversary at 17:00hr at the Memorial. This will be followed by a reception at Anzac House. This will give all attendees the chance to catch-up with many that we haven’t been able to see for many years.

Reunion details

Date: 21 Feb 2026

Location: WA State War Memorial, Kings Park

Contact details

Name: Adrian Burns (Radar)

Phone: 0406 359 477

Email: hmasydney.wa@gmail.com

Website:

12-16 February 2026. WRAAC - WRAAC Association WA invite all WRAAC, RAANC, CMF, RESERVES and ADF (Including current servicing members) to the Anniversary. Many events to choose from. Express your interest now. Visit WRAAC 75th Facebook page for details or email.

Reunion details

Date: 12 Feb 2026

Contact details

Name: Delma Lim

Phone: 0437 489 638

Email: wraac_wa@hotmail.com

Website:

17 - 18 January 2026. Dinner will be held at the Wagga RSL on the 17th and a tour of DCoy 1 RTB on the morning of the 18th. This reunion is open to any females that attended Kapooka in 86 and were a part of 31 Pl.

Reunion details

Date: 17 Jan 2026

Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW

Contact details

Name: Nicky Rothwell

Phone: 0418 782 092

Email: nicky.rothwell4@bigpond.com

Website:

MOBI's of 1966 entry. We are planning a reunion early 2026 for our 60th.
Please indicate your interest ASAP by text, email or phone.

Reunion details

Date: 1 Jan 2026

Contact details

Name: Denis (Shady or Dick) Lane

Phone: 0434 505 889

Email: seaview_38@bigpond.com

Website:

A reunion lunch will be held at 12pm for WRAAC who graduated on 12/12/1975.

Reunion details

Date: 12 Dec 2025

Location: Maroochydore RSL

Contact details

Name: Carolyn Paul and Jan Woods

Phone: 0402 078 632

Website:

7 - 9 December 2025. If you wish to attend the Dec 75 Class 50th Reunion and are not already receiving reunion emails, please make contact.

Reunion details

Date: 7 Dec 2025

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contact details

Name: Bruce Scott

Phone: 0481 055 953

Email: brucescott@tmrc.com.au

Website:

Celebrating 56 years since commencement of up-armouring of M113 that saved many lives. The function also incorporates the 83rd birthday of RAEME and Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk. The Australian Light Horse Memorial Park is worthy of a visit. Contact Milton (below) or Elmer 'Fud' Varga fuddvarga@netscape.net

Reunion details

Date: 1 Dec 2025

Location: Moody's Function Room, Royal Hotel, 26 Emily St, Seymour, VIC

Contact details

Name: Milton Pearson

Phone: 0488 050 261

Email: csm1066869@gmail.com

Website:

This is our first reunion as a workshop since deploying 35 years ago. Open to all RAEME and RAAOC who deployed to Namibia 1989/90. Partners and family welcome to attend. To secure your spot, please use the link below. Cost is $35.00 per person.

Reunion details

Date: 29 Nov 2025

Location: KEDRON-WAVELL Services Club, 21 Kittyhawk Dr, Chermside QLD 4032

Contact details

Name: David Buckland

Phone: 0438 565 258

Email: dbuckland52@gmail.com

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/1440521

17 - 21 November 2025. The welcome dinner will be held on Monday 17 November. The following days will include some free time, a full day tour to Glenrowan and the King Valley, and a Commemorative dinner on the 20th at the Gateway Motel restaurant. Dinner will be preceded by a 5 pm public Dedication Service at the RSL Memorial. The Wangaratta region has much to offer, and it is anticipated that members and wives/partners will spend some more time exploring the surrounds.

Reunion details

Date: 17 Nov 2025

Location: Painters Island Holiday Park, Wangaratta, VIC

Contact details

Name: John Verhelst

Phone: 0437 212 121

Email: john@jhconsult.com.au

Website: www.hq1atf.org

The Army Alpine Association was formed in 1975 and has conducted adventurous expeditions in the mountains of the world, including successful ascents of Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Shishapangma, Dhauligiri, Broad Peak and many others. All past and present members and supporters are welcome.

Reunion details

Date: 15 Nov 2025

Location: Canberra

Contact details

Name: Peter Lambert

Phone: 0404 823 760

Email: aaa50thanniversarydinner@gmail.com

Website:

Reunion during the week of Remembrance Day 2025 to mark:
* The 60th Anniversary of the introduction of National Service in 1965
* The raising of 110 LAA Battery at Woodside in 1965
* Many National Servicemen celebrating their 80th Birthday in 2025.

Reunion details

Date: 10 Nov 2025

Location: Adelaide, SA

Contact details

Name: Bob McEvoy

Phone: 0412 310 947

Email: bottleart19@gmail.com

Website: