Our In conversation online events are an informal opportunity to hear from members of the veteran employment community, including industry leaders, subject matter experts and representatives from organisations that have joined the Veteran Employment Commitment.
Panel members will share their experiences and career journeys, with opportunities for the audience to ask questions. These sessions will be of benefit to veterans, partners, family members and employers.
2026 Series
There are two online events in the 2026 In conversation series.
Understanding veteran transition to civilian life – and how employers can help Thursday 17 September 1500-1600 Register for a conversation led by Kahlil Feegan DSC AM, Repatriation Commissioner, as he speaks with Dr Karen May (Military and Emergency Services Health Australia), Kat Pisani (Military and Emergency Services Health Australia) and Taylor Cowell (Saab). The panellists will bring employer, veteran and educator perspectives on how to build civilian employer understanding of the elements of transition, and what workplace initiatives can help veterans. |
Creating your own success – veteran and partner entrepreneurs Thursday 6 August 1300-1400 Facilitated by Veteran Family Commissioner Annabelle Wilson, the panel includes Emily Pyke (UndaTech), Christine Gilchrist (Spouse Force) and Daniel Stevens (Seitec). These panellists, the winner and finalists of the Veteran and/or Partner Entrepreneur of the Year category of the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards, will talk about what drew them to starting their own businesses and share some of their most challenging and rewarding experiences.
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2025 Series
Veteran partners and families
Thursday 26 June
This in-depth conversation led by Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner Gwen Cherne features a panel of veteran partner and family members who share their career (and life) journeys.
Facilitator
Gwen Cherne, Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner
Panellists
Dr Annabel McGuire, Co-founder and Director of Advisory Services, Gripfast Consulting
Eden Santos, National Delegate for Northern Queensland, Defence Families of Australia
Tamara Turner, General Manager, Axon Property Group