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NEW PARTNERSHIP BRINGS PODCAST SERIES ON STRENGTH, SUCCESS & STORYTELLING

NEW PARTNERSHIP BRINGS PODCAST SERIES ON STRENGTH, SUCCESS & STORYTELLING

Posted 16 June 2025
  • Podcast series introduced to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
  • IBA has partnered with New Dream Productions to launch a special IBA series of “The New Dreaming Podcast”.
  • Series focussed on strength, success and storytelling in a culturally safe space.

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is proud to announce its partnership with New Dream Productions, founded by proud Badtjala man David Cook, to launch a special IBA series of “The New Dreaming Podcast”.

As one of the first initiatives under IBA's new support network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, this partnership aims to empower economic independence among First Nations men by creating a powerful platform for truth-telling.

The New Dreaming podcast provides a space for real, meaningful conversations that empower, challenge, and inspire. Through the voices of those who have broken barriers, found their purpose, and reclaimed their stories, the podcast uncovers the truths that shape Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

IBA Deputy CEO Sean Armistead said, “This initiative grew from meaningful conversations within Galambany, our Indigenous staff network, where the need for more support for First Nations men in business came through strongly. This work is a direct response to those voices. It supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men as they navigate their own paths to economic independence.

“Partnering with New Dream Productions was a powerful way to begin this journey through a podcast that holds space for First Nations men. It brings awareness to the silent struggles some of our men are facing and creates a safe space for them to share and be heard.”

Managing Director David Cook said, “New Dream Productions is proud to partner with IBA on an important project that spotlights the voices of mob who are reshaping the future, story by story.”

“This podcast is about truth-telling, inspiration and the power of First Nations leadership. Backed by IBA’s belief in our vision, we’re creating a space for those voices to lead the conversation.”

Be part of the movement. Subscribe to The New Dreaming Podcast on YouTube and join the conversation that’s shaping the future of First Nations men in business.

Media contact: Tara Toohill 02 9207 6362 or tara.toohill@iba.gov.au