HQG team gets together
The Human Quotient team is spread across the country. From Perth to the Sunshine Coast, our team members work in various places: some mix work from home, with time at government offices, event venues and industrial sites. Our Team Planning Day provides a chance for us to all get together, share...
The Human Element: Meet Pete
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamPete Nagle, Capability Specialist in Joint Communication and Electronic Warfare CapabilityA practical mindset and a commitment to capability At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people — those who combine lived experience with...
The Human Element: Meet Alex
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamAlex Kos, Warehousing and Supply Chain SpecialistPrecision, reliability and pride in delivery At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people, those who show up consistently, care deeply about their work, and understand that capability is...
The Top Ender: Rediscovering the strength within; a Cowork Coplay program experience
Originally published in the Top Ender Magazine.
In the Top End, behind my husband’s defence duties, Cowork Coplay held me through my hidden battle.
The Impact of Cowork Coplay Adelaide 2025
Life can feel like a constant juggle. Balancing paid work, family and friends, caring responsibilities, health and wellbeing, and still finding time for joy – phew! It can be a lot.
For families living a life of service through the Australian Defence Force or emergency services, that balance can be even harder to maintain. For both serving and civilian partners in families, frequent relocations and disrupted career pathways can make it difficult to build momentum, community, and a strong sense of self. Potentially add in caring loads of small or large children or other family members and that sense of ‘thriving’ can feel non-existent.
That is where Cowork Coplay comes in.
The Human Element: Meet Dani
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamDani Williams, Logistics Capability SpecialistFrom Navy service to Defence industry expertise At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people—those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to creating lasting impact. In...
Their stories: Marcela
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.Marcela Ekin de Castro, Adelaide 2025 Cowork Coplay participant.Meet Marcela Ekin de Castro, a Defence partner who arrived in Adelaide ready for a fresh start. With a...
Cowork Coplay Darwin 2025
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 Human Element: Meet Tahlia
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamTahlia Perry, Learning and Development SpecialistCapability, curiosity and continuous learning At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people—those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to creating lasting impact....
Their stories: Bec
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.Bec Mangano, Perth 2024 Cowork Coplay participant.When Rebecca (Bec) Mangano joined Cowork Coplay Perth in 2024, she was already juggling a demanding academic workload,...
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...
The Human Element: Meet Pamela
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamPamela Turner, Cowork Coplay Program FacilitatorCommunity impact, leadership and care At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people—those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to creating lasting impact. In this...
Their Stories: Cindy
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.Cindy Liang, Cowork Coplay Adelaide 2025 participantWhen Cindy Liang joined the Cowork Coplay Adelaide 2025 program, she was at a turning point in her life. With a Master’s...
The Human Element: Meet Murray
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamMurray Brissett, our Capability SpecialistElevating capability through learning and expertise At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people—those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to creating lasting impact. In...
Their Stories: Renae
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.Renae Young, Adelaide 2023 Cowork Coplay participant.Renae participated in the Cowork Coplay Program in Adelaide in 2023. She is a qualified chef and full-time mum with...
The Human Element: Meet Martina
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamMartina Wilkinson, Marketing Assistant at Human Quotient Group.Creativity with purpose and a heart for connection At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people—those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to...
The Human Element: Meet Jayson
In this edition of The Human Element, we’re spotlighting Jayson Goodrick. He brings equal parts calm confidence and can-do energy to the team.
The Human Element: Meet Ron
Getting to know the Human Quotient teamRon Kovalcik, Co-founder of Human Quotient.Leading with purpose in Defence industry At Human Quotient Group, we believe our strength lies in our people; those who lead with purpose, show up with heart, and are committed to creating lasting impact. We're proud...
Their Stories: Kimmy
Welcome to our blog series: Their Stories. We explore what meaningful work and Defence service means to the lives of partners.Kimmy Pike, Adelaide 2024 Cowork Coplay participant.Kimmy participated in the Cowork Coplay Program in Adelaide in 2024. She is a driven and versatile professional with a...
Cowork Coplay delivering for Adelaide veteran community for third time
The Cowork Coplay program will return to Adelaide for the third time this May, providing spouses of current and former serving ADF members an opportunity to create career momentum and deep connections with other spouses. Veterans SA has provided funding for the programs since 2023. In 2025,...
Their Stories: Emma
Emma Murray participated in the Cowork Coplay Program that ran in Adelaide in 2023. She shares with us bit of her background, her experience with Cowork Coplay and developments and goals since participating in the program.
In this post we will showcase what Emma has told us, in her own words as she opens the curtain to what has been happening in her life and her thoughts on Cowork Coplay.
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.
Opportunity knocks for partners of Defence members
By Tamara Paton Tamara was the Cowork Coplay Program Facilitator for the Perth Program in early 2024. She shares her experience leading up to her move to Western Australia and what she gained from her experience in the role with Human Quotient Group. Life as a defence spouse is not for the...
Growing defence capability with families in mind
By Claire Harris and originally published in the Australian Industry and Defence Network Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 2 2022. Thank you to Amanda McCue for reviewing the article. The Australian Government is investing $270 billion in Australia’s defence capability over the next ten years. Defence...
Defence families in focus at Australian Institute of Family Studies 2022 Conference
By Claire Harris The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) 2022 Conference imagines "a future where putting families at the centre drives the work of researchers, policy makers, and service providers." Defence families are one of the groups discussed at this conference. This is welcome...