➔ About Us
Unlocking the potential of quantum technology
Established in 2024, Quantum Australia helps drive the growth of Australia’s quantum ecosystem by delivering programs that support the National Quantum Strategy.
Primarily funded by the Australian Government, with additional support from state governments, industry and universities, we work closely with universities as key delivery partners. We also engage end-user industry and the broader quantum industry to help identify and develop priority use cases and support industry adoption.
As a national convener, we connect and coordinate activity across Australia’s quantum ecosystem, helping align effort and present a coherent Australian presence on the global stage.
Through raising awareness of quantum capability, supporting commercialisation pathways, encouraging responsible innovation and building quantum readiness across industry, we create opportunities that drive economic value, benefit communities, and help position Australia as a global leader in quantum.
Quantum Australia
Quantum Australia is a champion for Australian quantum capability, creating a pipeline of new ventures, diverse talent, real-world use cases and partnerships. Backed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, state governments, and 13 university partners, we support and promote Australia’s quantum interests on the global stage with a unified voice for the entire ecosystem.
We bridge the gap between world-class research and commercial success by coordinating efforts across universities and translating breakthrough science into practical applications and globally competitive companies.
Through national collaboration, use case discovery, commercialisation and coordination, we accelerate the development and adoption of quantum technologies across industries.
Petra Andrén, CEO, quantum World Congress 2025
Quantum Australia Team
Chief Executive Officer
National Program Coordination Leads
Partnership Development Lead
Ecosystem Development Lead
Partnerships Team
New South Wales Node
Queensland Node
South Australia Node
Victoria Node
Victoria Node
Victoria Node
New South Wales Node
Western Australia Node
Queensland Node
Powering the mission
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Danka Hundzova (WA)
Emelia Christofidis (NSW)
Helena Wescombe-Down (SA)
Nicola Jones-Crossley (QLD)
Olivia Dennis (VIC)
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Joanne Elliott - National Marketing Lead
Mohamed Eltarras - Systems and Data Manager
Peta Melki - Program Administrator
Samantha Swinfield - Impact Analysis Lead
Mina Tang - Senior Manager -
Elise Barker - QLD Node
Joseph Dodd - VIC Node
Piers Lincoln - SA Node
Professor Andrew Truscott - ACT Node
Professor Jingbo Wang - WA Node
Pauline Woo - NSW Node
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QUANTUM PARTNERS
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Government Partners
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