A message from the Radschool Association
A two-week, 2,000-kilometre scooter ride through the Queensland heartland is set to kick off in August, and organisers are calling for riders and supporters to join the adventure.
The annual Scootaville Queensland run starts on Sunday 16 August, raising money for homeless veterans through the Air Force Association and supporting families of veterans through Legacy.
Participants are invited to gather from Friday 14 August at the historic complex beside the Kedron Wavell Club in Chermside, Brisbane. Here they will receive their event gear ahead of the Sunday morning send-off – including a traditional guard of honour along Kittyhawk Drive.
There will be a farewell barbecue held in the club’s car park on Sunday morning from 7.30 am, and everyone is welcome. Following departure, we will wind through and overnighting at Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Injune, Emerald, Biloela, Tannum Sands, Bundaberg and Kingaroy, before returning to Brisbane on 29 August.
This year’s run comes with a new twist. Griffith University's Film School has connected organisers with a graduate filmmaker who will accompany the convoy for the entire fortnight, shooting and editing footage each day and uploading highlights to the event's social media channels. At the journey's end, he will cut the material into a 30-minute documentary earmarked for broadcast on free-to-air television.
You don't have to ride to come along. Participants who hold a motorcycle licence are welcome to take the handlebars of one of the scooters, but supporters are equally encouraged to join as non-riders. Either way, it will be a two-week event you'll remember for a long time!
Because the route includes an overnight stay on Oakey Army Base, with a tour requested, participants will need to supply a copy of their driver's licence. Details on that will follow closer to the event.
Those interested in signing up can register on our website. (No payment is required at this stage – invoices will be sent later.)
For more information, visit www.scootaville.org.au or contact event organiser Trev Benneworth on 0414 359 173, or at trev@scootaville.org.au.
The Radschool Association Inc is a registered charity that was formed to represent the men and women who were trained by the RAAF to either maintain or operate its electronic equipment. Scootaville is our charity ride, where those involved can enjoy a wonderful 2-week holiday, touring regional Australia with a group of fun loving people, but also supporting 2 wonderful charities.
