Thursday, 20th November, 2025
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Human Quotient Group officially launched its new Lunch and Learn event series at Indo Pacific in early November, introducing 2 tailored streams to support capability, career development, and wellbeing across the Defence industry and veteran communities.

Now, Human Quotient Group is inviting participants across Australia to explore these free, online sessions—an opportunity to connect, learn, and gain practical skills in a supportive environment.

The Industry Lunch and Learn Series and Veteran Community Lunch and Learn Series have the first events running through November and December 2025, with more sessions planned for early 2026. All events are free, fully online, and designed for anyone seeking to grow professionally, personally, or within the Defence ecosystem.

You can explore the full calendar on the Human Quotient Group Events Page, with registration through Humanitix.

Veteran Community Lunch and Learn: Practical support for families

The Veteran Community Lunch and Learn Series provides accessible career development and wellbeing guidance for Defence and veteran families. These sessions are designed to help participants understand their strengths, explore options, and take meaningful steps toward personal and professional growth.

Practical Wellbeing Boosters for a Better Life – 24 November 2025

Discover what wellbeing really means and why it matters. Facilitators share personal experience and provide actionable tools to help participants create balance, resilience, and clarity in everyday life.

Career Planning for Success – 9 December 2025

Explore what “career” truly means at your stage in life. Participants will unpack their current reality, identify what matters most, and learn foundational career planning principles with guidance from Human Quotient Group’s Claire Harris and Pamela Turner.

Unspoken Power: Focus on Strengths – 15 December 2025

Dive into identity, skills, and mindset. This session helps participants map their strengths, reframe their narratives, and begin shaping an aligned, energising future.

Industry Lunch and Learn: practical insights into Defence capability

The Industry Lunch and Learn Series introduces key Defence capability concepts, including Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Support System Constituent Capabilities (SSCC), and Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC), in a way that is practical, approachable, and immediately applicable.

These sessions are ideal for newcomers, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of Defence systems and their role in sustaining national capability.

Unlock the Secrets of Naval Capability – 1 December 2025

Gain a foundational understanding of ILS, FIC, and SSCCs, and learn how they support Australia’s naval capability and Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities. Participants receive practical cheat sheets for ongoing use.

Enhancing ILS for Navy through the Fundamental Inputs to Capability – 8 December 2025

For those already working in ILS, this session explores practical strategies for strengthening capability delivery, reducing risk, and applying FIC requirements effectively, supported by real-world case studies and specialist guidance.

Diving Deeper into Fundamental Inputs to Capability and Assurance – 19 January 2026

For practitioners looking to expand their FIC capability, this session dives deeper into stakeholder needs, assurance requirements, and how to support the development of effective FIC Assurance Plans and Statements with reduced risk. Delivered by an ex-Maritime Logistics Officer, it offers practical insights, clearer pathways through the assurance process, and guidance for confidently engaging with FIC Leads. Attendance at the introductory session (or viewing the recording) is recommended.

Why attend our Lunch and Learns?

These Lunch and Learn sessions are designed to create connections, build capability, and provide practical guidance for participants at any stage of their journey. They offer a unique opportunity to:

• Learn directly from experienced Defence and industry professionals
• Access practical frameworks, templates, and tools for immediate application
• Connect with like-minded peers across Defence, industry, and veteran communities

Discover all upcoming sessions, including those planned for early 2026, via the Human Quotient Group Events Calendar.

Registration links are available on each event page through Humanitix.

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