Their Stories: Marcela
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.
Meet Marcela Ekin de Castro, a Defence partner who arrived in Adelaide ready for a fresh start. With a Master’s Degree and a varied background across executive-level roles, she came into the Cowork Coplay Adelaide 2025 program with a strong foundation but a desire to reconnect with her professional identity after relocation.
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Cowork Coplay Darwin 2025: Connection, courage & new beginnings
The first Cowork Coplay program delivered in the Northern Territory wrapped up on 2 December. Participants in the 8-week program celebrated and shared their experiences with stakeholders from Defence, government and the local community.
The program delivered learning, wellbeing, self-development and connection opportunities. What did that look like in the room each week? Laughter, vulnerable sharing, small wins, big decisions and the kind of connection that shifts the way you walk into a new year.
Their Stories: Bec
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.
Human Quotient Group receives Small Employer of the Year Award
Human Quotient Group is honoured to have been named Small Employer of the Year at the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards, held in Canberra on 24 November. Additionally, the veteran family owned social enterprise was a proud finalist in the Best Veteran Employment Initiative category.
