Reunions

The RAAF Apprentice Association in conjunction with the Wagga Wagga Aircare committee will be celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the start of the RAAF Apprenticeship Scheme over the ANZAC Day weekend. All ex-RAAF Apprentices are invited to attend. To receive updates on this and other reunions follow the website link below. We are particularly keen to contact any early intake members. If you are not computer literate, give Dutchy a call and he will help you.

Reunion details

Date: 22 Apr 2028

Location: Wagga Wagga

Contact details

Name: Dutchy Holland

Phone: 0499 229 911

Email: mholland@electriciansplus.com.au

Website: https://www.raafapprentices.com.au/

An anniversary celebration is scheduled to mark 40 years since the march out of 16 Pl/B Coy on Australia Day 1987. All members and partners are welcome to attend.

Reunion details

Date: 23 Jan 2027

Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW

Contact details

Name: Darren 'Camel' Hassan

Phone: 0433 353 760

Email: darren.hassan@hotmail.com

Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DPQRy4CKq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

16-17 January 2027. Join us for a reunion of the Royal Australian Naval College entry classes of Junior Entry 1975 and Senior Entry 1977. Venue is yet to be confirmed. Please register if you are interested, as it will assist with planning.

Reunion details

Date: 16 Jan 2027

Location: TBC

Contact details

Name: Phillip Hart

Phone: 0428 223 733

Email: philphart@hotmail.com

Website:

'A' Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, 155th Birthday & Reunion Commemorative Celebrations

03-05 December 2026.
Thursday 03 December at 1700hrs - ‘A’ 155 Meet and Greet at the Stock Exchange Hotel.
Friday 04 December at 11:00hrs - ‘A’ Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, Open day at Enoggera Barracks and BBQ Lunch. St Barbara's Day 1st Regiment RAA celebrations.
Saturday 05 December at 1000hrs - ‘A’ Battery Assoc AGM 2026 at the RSL South-Eastern District Headquarters, Limbless Soldiers’ Building, 42 Oxlade Drive, New Farm. 1800hrs - 'A' 155 Formal Cocktail evening, Brisbane Tattersalls Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane. Dress code is coat and tie (no medals or ribbons) no jeans or denim. For the function to go ahead, a minimum of 120 persons need to have paid $180.00 per person prior to the 26 April.
Register for event online: https://www.australianartilleryassociation.org/a_bty_association/index.html
Note social media for additional information:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/a.battery.association.inc | A Battery Association Inc
SmugMug (Photo Gallery): https://abatteryassociationincorporated.smugmug.com/
Event Contact is Mr Paul Vernon Johnston | Phone: 0411 166 904 | Email: a155@abtyassn.org.au |Website: https://www.australianartilleryassociation.org/a_bty_association/index.html

Reunion details

Date: 3 Dec 2026

Location: Brisbane

Contact details

Name: Paul Johnston

Phone: 0411166904

Email: a155@abtyassn.org.au

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

3 - 5 December 2026. Due to the Australian Defence Force scheduling a major military exercise over the July-August period, the date for this reunion has been changed. New event program as follows: 03 December 1600hs Meet & Greet at the Stock Exchange Hotel; 04 December 1100hrs 'A' Battery Open Day, BBQ lunch and St Barbara's Day 1st Regiment Regimental Activities; 05 December 1000hrs 'A' AGM 2026; 05 December 1800hrs 'A' Battery birthday and reunion commemorative celebrations formal cocktail evening at Brisbane Tattersalls Club. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries on the operations, mission and intent of the 'A’ Battery Association Incorporated.

Reunion details

Date: 3 Dec 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Contact details

Name: Paul Johnston

Phone: 0411 166 904

Email: a155@abtyassn.org.au

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

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

30-31 October 2026. Friday 30th October - 1200 hrs lunch at Greenmount Surf Club for the boys and 1200 hrs lunch for the ladies at Twin Towns Resort. Own costs (informal gathering – no reservations). 1630 hrs Meet and Greet at Harbour Bar Balcony. Own costs. Saturday 31st October - 0930 hrs, Commemorative Service in Cunningham Park; 1030hrs, move to the allocated function room (Visions Room) to commence reunion; 1100 hrs, participate in 2RAR Association AGM by Zoom (or similar platform); 1200 hrs, gathering continues (Visions Room). Lunch own arrangements and expense. Afternoon - depart. Note: All times are QLD times. Inquire about 10% discount on accommodation at the Mantra or Sebel Twin Towns.

Reunion details

Date: 30 Oct 2026

Location: Coolangatta/Tweed Heads RSL, QLD

Contact details

Name: Gordon Hurford

Phone: 0407 926 270

Email: ghurford173@gmail.com

Website: https://2rar-association.net.au

23 - 25 October 2026. Current and retired military aircrew, all nationalities and all aircrew specialisations, are welcome. A weekend of events allows plenty of time to Foster the Spirit of Aircrew, experience esprit-de-corps, camaraderie, and reminisce with old friends. Friday 23 Oct - meet and greet at the Tamworth Hotel; Saturday 24 Oct - clay target trap shoot, BBQ and Reunion Dinner (formal); Sunday 25 Oct - Remembrance Ceremony and wreath laying followed by AGM and recovery session.

Reunion details

Date: 23 Oct 2026

Location: Tamworth

Contact details

Name: Dennis 'Rhino' Hume

Phone:

Email: humanhovell@icloud.com

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

23 - 24 October 2026. RAAF Airman Aircrew and Associates are invited. It's a great opportunity to catch up with those whom you haven't seen for many years. Check out the website for more details.

Reunion details

Date: 23 Oct 2026

Location: C.ex Coffs Club, Coffs Harbour, NSW

Contact details

Name: Allan 'Al' Harris

Phone: 0412 608 817

Website: http://www.airmanaircrew.com.au/html/functions/reunions/airman_aircrew/2026/general_information.html

14 -19 October 2026. This is for veterans who served in 1 ALSG (headquarter company and friends)

Reunion details

Date: 14 Oct 2026

Location: Albury/Wodonga, VIC

Contact details

Name: Tony Brown

Phone: 0428 852 736

Email: tony11raye13@gmail.com

Website:

5 - 9 October 2026. Due to the age of us still around, and sadly the loss of a great number of our intake, this could be the last of our official get togethers. We hope to make this reunion one to remember with as many 1st JR's and their partners attending as possible. Ian Dunn is busy organising a programme along with an accommodation venue. Please indicate your interest to attend.

Reunion details

Date: 5 Oct 2026

Location: Fremantle, WA

Contact details

Name: Don Barker

Phone: 0437 500 528

Email: evdonb@bigpond.com

Website:

All past players, officials and supporters of the Albatross Demons AFL club are welcome, from 2pm-8pm.

Reunion details

Date: 3 Oct 2026

Location: Postman’s Tavern Nowra, NSW

Contact details

Name: Duane Unwin

Phone: 0413 805 644

Email: duaneunwin@gmail.com

Website:

Just making initially inquiries to see if a reunion for 32 platoon 1986 enlistment date 12 October will be held. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Reunion details

Date: 1 Oct 2026

Contact details

Name: Jennifer Norris

Phone: 0431 967 280

Email: jennifer.norris1967@gmail.com

Website:

1 – 4 October 2026. Friday 2 October – 17:00 Boathouse Function Centre; Saturday 3 October – 17:00 St John Craft Beer Bar; Sunday 4 October – Brunch/lunch, venue to be advised. NRL GF day.

Reunion details

Date: 1 Oct 2026

Location: Launceston, TAS

Contact details

Name: Philip ‘Bomber’ Lancaster

Phone: 0400 929 089

Email: philip@ohservices.com.au

Website:

18 - 20 September 2026. The reunion will be held on the 18th, with additional social events planned for the 19th and 20th. A 40th Anniversary coin has also been produced.

Reunion details

Date: 18 Sep 2026

Location: HMAS Moreton, Brisbane, QLD

Contact details

Name: Mr Dallas Hemphill

Phone: 0402 156 047

Email: dallas.hemphill@hotmail.co.uk

Website:

Members, instructors and partners are invited. There will be a private tour of the museum followed by drinks and dinner onsite. Contact Steve for more details.

Reunion details

Date: 16 Sep 2026

Location: HARS Aviation Museum, Shellharbour Airport Wollongong, NSW

Contact details

Name: Steve Nelson

Phone: 0419 863 192

Email: snelson330@gmail.com

Website:

7 - 10 September 2026. Royal Australian Engineers invite members to attend.

Reunion details

Date: 7 Sep 2026

Location: The Cabravale Club Resort (formerly Cabravale Diggers), Sydney, NSW

Contact details

Name: Ian Duncan

Phone: 0419 266 264

Email: ianjduncan48@gmail.com

Website:

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:

14 - 16 August 2026. Please let Jim know if you are attending.

Reunion details

Date: 14 Aug 2026

Location: Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, NSW

Contact details

Name: Jim Smith

Phone: 0427 003 900

Website:

24 - 26 July 2026. The July 1966 intake of HMAS Nirimba will be celebrating its 60 years in July 2026. We have 30 MOBI's (plus partners/wives) who have already registered to attend. If you are from this intake and haven't registered, please do so.

Reunion details

Date: 24 Jul 2026

Location: Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, NSW

Contact details

Name: Stephen Dacey

Phone: 0434 428 030

Email: stephendbbris@gmail.com

Website: