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Jayden Boundry
Jayden Boundry is a proud Wadjak, Balardong, Yued, Wilman Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong family connections to much of the Southwest of WA.
Jayden is a cultural man and spends much of his time sharing culture with the wider community through Mirliny and his business ‘Ngalak Nidja’ which translates to ‘We are here’ in Noongar. This involves delivering Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies in the community and working closely alongside and under the guidance of his Elders. Jayden is a storyteller, traditional dancer, didgeridoo player, tool maker and cultural consultant who delivers cultural workshops to people from all walks of life.
Jayden is a qualified Noongar language LOTE teacher and currently works teaching Noongar Language and Cultural Studies classes in schools. Jayden is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ and ‘Boodja Barna’, two introductory Noongar first words books published by Fremantle Press. In 2024, Jayden had his poem and short story featured in Charter Hall’s latest edition of the ‘Bringing us Together’ project. Jayden has played the didgeridoo internationally as well as in accompaniment of the Perth Charity Orchestra for two major productions and as solo artist for major sporting events on the roof of Optus Stadium. Jayden has also featured in voice overs and as a narrator for a number of major projects, including drone shows and storytelling features.
With a background in youth work, Jayden continues to provide advocacy and support for the younger generation in his everyday life. Jayden is a dedicated husband, father and uncle who is passionate about his family and creating opportunities for his community.
Dylan Shillito
Dylan Shillito is a proud Wadjak Balardong Noongar man from the Stack family with strong family connections throughout much of the Southwest of WA.
Dylan is a cultural man and spends much of his time sharing culture with the wider community through Mirliny and with a number of other local Aboriginal family businesses in the metropolitan area. This involves delivering workshops, cultural yarns and Smoking Ceremonies in the community and working closely alongside and under the guidance of his Elders.
Dylan is a talented cultural man who is a storyteller, traditional dancer, didgeridoo player and tool maker who is passionate about sharing his culture.
Dylan is a Noongar language teaching assistant, and he delivers Noongar language workshops in the community and in schools. Dylan has featured as a traditional dancer in many major events and has travelled internationally as a didgeridoo player and cultural representative. Dylan is currently sitting on the Aboriginal Community Advisory Group of Perth Children's Hospital.
Dylan is a loving husband who also provides care and support for his elderly father on a day-to-day basis. Dylan's commitment to his community keeps him actively involved in community events and initiatives all year round.
Our Admin
Samantha Boundry is the wife of Jayden Boundry and mother to their young children. Samantha has a long career in youth work, having worked in leadership roles in both non-profit and government sectors Samantha has experience in social and emotional program development, evaluation and facilitation.
Dedicated to uplifting the voices of her Noongar family and creating space for them to share culture with the wider community, Samantha facilitates all of the administration for Mirliny and will be your point of contact for any bookings or enquiries.
Acknowledgement
Mirliny acknowledges and pays respect to the Wadjak people of the Noongar nation and to their Elders of the past and present, as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we live and work.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to their lands, waters and communities.
We pay our respects to them, their cultures and to their Elders both past and present.