The Dreaming Collective

The Dreaming Collective Podcast is a powerful, ongoing series amplifying First Nations voices — our stories, our way . Born from a 2024 NAIDOC Week initiative celebrating the theme Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud & Proud , the podcast continues to elevate the rich personal stories, cultural wisdom, and lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples connected to Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country on the Sunshine Coast. Created, led and hosted by Carly Forrest — a proud Mandandanji woman and founder of The Dreaming Collective — this 100% Indigenous-led platform centres community, culture, truth-telling, and legacy. Originally funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency as part of a 2024 National NAIDOC Week Activity, The Dreaming Collective Podcast has grown into an enduring space to honour our past, speak our present, and shape our future. Blak voices. Cultura

The Dreaming Collective is a society podcast hosted by Carly Forrest, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Carly Forrest hosts The Dreaming Collective, a society show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Special Episode - Live from the Sunshine Coast Council 2025 NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony

  Jul 20, 202532 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this special live episode of The Dreaming Collective Podcast, recorded at the Sunshine Coast Council Flag Raising Ceremony for NAIDOC 2025, host Carly Forrest sits down – spontaneously and unscripted – with a group of deadly young voices who embody this year’s theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”</p><p>Hear from Halea Eggmolesse, Alexis Boyd, Marley Fitzpatrick, Layla Havana, and Amelia Hughes as they reflect on culture, identity, leadership, and what NAIDOC means to them. These powerful, unfiltered yarns are a reminder of why investing in and listening to our youth is not only a...

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  🌟 Episode 1: Welcome to The Dreaming Collective Podcast: Our Story, NAIDOC, and the Journey Ahead

  Nov 20, 202413 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this very first episode of The Dreaming Collective podcast, host Carly Forrest, a proud Mandandanji woman, invites listeners into the heart of the series by sharing the inspiration and purpose behind creating this unique podcast. Carly reflects on her personal journey, the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices, and how The Dreaming Collective aims to celebrate the stories and cultural wisdom of mob living on Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi & Jinibara Country.</p><p>We also take a deep dive into the rich history of NAIDOC Week—how it evolved from a Day of Mo...

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  Chloe Watego

  Nov 20, 202412 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Chloe Watego is a proud Iman and South Sea Islander woman residing on Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Country, with a passion for sharing and celebrating her culture through art. Born and raised on Yugambeh land, Chloe’s heritage also ties her to the Torres Strait Islands and the Bundjalung nation through her grandmother. Her grandfather’s removal during the Stolen Generations caused a deep disconnection from culture, inspiring Chloe’s journey of healing and reconnection.</p><p>A self-taught artist, Chloe began painting while uncovering her family’s roots and searching for her grandfat...

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  Milisont Sailor

  Nov 20, 202445 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Milisont Siai Rose Sailor is a proud First Nations Torres Strait Islander woman, descended from the Erubam Le and Meriam Le peoples of Zenadh Kes, with a rich cultural heritage that also includes strong Celtic and Polish roots. A multi-talented artist and freelance model, Milisont has been captivating audiences and clients with her versatility and passion since the age of 13. Her career began with a landmark opportunity, modelling at the 2011 Deadly Awards at the iconic Sydney Opera House.</p><p>Beyond modelling, Milisont is a creative force with a love for dancing, singing...

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  Holly Johnson

  Nov 20, 202419 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Holly Johnson is a proud Gooreng Gooreng woman, a Mother, Nan and world traveller. Holly commenced her career journey working in Indigenous community-controlled organisations and has since worked across the higher education, not for profit and corporate sectors. Holly has held both state based and national roles across recruitment, diversity and inclusion and Indigenous affairs. Holly has completed a Bachelor of Business (HRM & Marketing) from the University of the Sunshine Coast.<br/><br/>Holly has been instrumental in developing and implementing workplace policies that foster culturally safe and inclusive environments. Her leadership in...

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