The Top Ender: Top tips for exploring your next career step
Making a career change or going back to paid work can feel challenging, but you’ve got this! Pull up a chair and a cool beverage, and check out these suggestions from Claire Harris, Director of Human Quotient Group.
Contact: Supporting our supporters with Cowork Coplay
A lively group of program participants, government dignitaries and local Defence leaders celebrated the conclusion of the first Cowork Coplay program in Darwin on December 2.
Defence News: Supporting our supporters with Cowork Coplay
A lively group of program participants, government dignitaries and local Defence leaders celebrated the conclusion of the first Cowork Coplay program in Darwin on December 2.
The 8-week program, developed by Human Quotient Group and delivered by two local Defence and veteran spouses, brought together partners of serving Defence Force members to focus on practical learning, career development, and wellbeing – with the support of onsite childcare.
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.
Social Change Central: Subscriber News – November/December 2025
Innovation, leadership and community spirit are on full display as we head into the back end of 2025. Here’s a snapshot of what Social Change Central subscribers are up to – from launching impactful programs to celebrating sector-wide wins and creating new opportunities for communities to thrive.
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.
The Hon Matt Keogh, MP: Human Quotient Group is this year’s Small Employer of the Year at the Prime Minister’s Veteran Employment Awards
Women in Defence Association newsletter: Opportunity to Support Veterans and Defence Families: Program Facilitator Role
Our friends at Human Quotient are seeking a passionate individual committed to supporting people, community wellbeing and the Defence and veteran ecosystem.
They are currently recruiting a Program Facilitator for the 2026 Cowork Coplay Program in Katherine, commencing in Term 2.
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.
Human Quotient Group named Small Employer of the Year at the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards
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.
Their Stories: Cindy
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.
Finalists announced for PM’s Veteran Employment Awards
The annual Awards recognise champions of veteran and partner employment while celebrating the accomplishments of veteran and partner employees and entrepreneurs.
Australian Industry and Defence Network: Defence and veteran spouses in the NT to benefit from groundbreaking career support program
Spouses of current and former serving Australian Defence Force members in the Northern Territory are set to benefit from a nationally recognised program designed to foster connection, boost wellbeing and unlock career opportunities.
Adelaide 2025 Cowork Coplay program: Success and looking forward
Delivered by Human Quotient Group with financial and in-kind support from Veterans SA, WorkSec, and APOD, the program once again demonstrated the enduring need for practical, human-centred initiatives that support the wellbeing, empowerment, and careers of Defence and veteran families.
Cowork Coplay helps Defence and veteran partners step into new opportunities
Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 News Link to original article: Cowork Coplay helps Defence and veteran partners step into new opportunitiesParticipants in this year’s Cowork Coplay program have gained knowledge, skills, improved wellbeing and a sense of community, supporting them to take meaningful steps...
Veterans SA: Veterans’ spouses program celebrates largest ever intake
Tuesday, 1st July, 2025 Media Release Link to original article: Veterans' Spouses Program Celebrates Largest Ever IntakeA record number of Defence and veteran spouses have taken part in an eight-week program, which helps them overcome barriers to employment, boost their wellbeing and better...
Veterans SA: Cowork Coplay helps Defence and veteran partners step into new opportunities
Participants in this year’s Cowork Coplay program have gained knowledge, skills, improved wellbeing and a sense of community, supporting them to take meaningful steps toward personal and professional success.
A record 17 partners took part in the eight-week program, which is designed to support career development, wellbeing and community connection for those impacted by the demands, and at times, uncertainty of military life.
Veterans SA: Veterans’ spouses program celebrates largest ever intake
A record number of Defence and veteran spouses have taken part in an eight-week program, which helps them overcome barriers to employment, boost their wellbeing and better connect with the community.
APOD Blog: APOD is proud to support the Cowork Coplay program
The program returns to Adelaide in 2025 for the partners of current and former serving Defence members. Founded by defence spouses, supporting defence families is in APOD’s DNA.
Contact article: ‘Navy trials free childcare and partner mentoring’
A six-week trial provided Navy families with professional mentoring for three hours a week and free childcare at the same location.
From February to March (2024), 15 Navy partners and their children completed the co-located education and childcare trial with ‘Cowork Coplay’ in Rockingham, WA.
Their Stories: Emma
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.
Emma Murray participated in the Cowork Coplay Program in Adelaide in 2023. She’s just started a new and exciting role in Project Management after relocating to NSW in January 2025.
Here she shares with us a bit of her background, her experience with with the program and the goals she pursued since. We’re so excited for her next career step!
Claire Harris finalist in 2024 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards
The annual Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards recognise outstanding contributions of Australian organisations and individuals in supporting veterans and their partners/spouses. The Awards celebrate organisations that have made significant efforts as employers and other categories honour individual veterans and partners who have excelled as employees or entrepreneurs.
ABC News: New program supporting defence families who frequently relocate
The 'Cowork Coplay' program provides partners of ADF personnel free childcare and mentoring to help them connect with each other and pursue business and study opportunities. ABC National News Story.
Veterans SA report, 2023/2024: A year of impact
Veterans SA has released their report for 2023-2024 on the impact achieved in collaboration with the community over the year. Cowork Coplay is featured. They say: "Veterans SA is proud to have deployed a wide range of initiatives over this time, many which were firsts for the state, or Australia,...
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