Join AIDN QLD for our annual End of Year Function on Thursday, 3rd of December 2026 at the Coorparoo Bowls Club.

This annual event is a fantastic opportunity to unwind, strengthen industry connections and celebrate the relationships that make our Defence community so strong.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of great food, refreshments, lawn bowls and networking in a casual setting as we look ahead at 2027.

Whether you’re catching up with familiar faces or making new connections, this is the perfect way to close out the year with the AIDN QLD community.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🎄 Christmas Celebrations: A festive atmosphere with seasonal food, drinks, and entertainment
🎄 Networking Opportunities: Mingle with AIDN members, industry professionals, and community leaders
🎄 Fun & Festivities: Enjoy great food, drinks, plenty of holiday cheer … and a game of bare-foot bowls if you dare!

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2026

🕡 Formalities: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

📍 Venue: Coorparoo Bowls Club, 32 Riddings St, Coorparoo, QLD, 4151

📩 RSVP: 12pm, Thursday, 26th November 2026

👗 Dress: Business or Festive Casual – your choice!

COST

🎟️ AIDN Members: $40.00

🎟️ Non-AIDN Members: $70.00

*All costs quoted include GST

*All purchases made via Humanitix will incur a small fee that goes to Charity

Registrations are essential. Places are strictly limited and late registrations will not be considered.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

AIDN invites you to join us as a valued sponsor at the 2026 AIDN QLD End of Year Function.

Sponsoring the 2026 AIDN QLD End of Year Function is an opportunity to position your business alongside industry leaders, strengthen your brand visibility, and connect with influential stakeholders from across the defence and industry sectors. Your support helps deliver a memorable event that celebrates industry achievements and builds valuable partnerships for the future.  Download the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

While formalities begin at 5:30pm, we encourage members to arrive early and play a game of bowls before the sun sets!

Please contact AIDN on events@aidn.org.au if you have any queries about this fantastic event.

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

Kind Regards,

AIDN National

Terms and Conditions

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN on events@aidn.org.au so your ticket can be reallocated.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• These terms and conditions are subject to change, and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
• AIDN and the event host reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to decline or cancel any registration at any time. Attendance may be restricted to invited guests, members, stakeholders, and organisations that align with the host’s internal attendance requirements, event objectives, and participation criteria. Registration does not guarantee attendance until confirmed by AIDN and the event host.
• Sponsors acknowledge and accept that the organiser reserves the right to engage and contract with any number of sponsors, including direct competitors of existing sponsors. No sponsor shall have any claim to exclusivity, preferential treatment, or restriction of competing sponsorship arrangements unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• By registering for this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.