My name is Bayley Mifsud and I am a proud descendent of Peek and Kirrae Whurrong clans of the Maar nation, from South-West Victoria (Warrnambool). My Aboriginal name Merindah-Gunya, means ‘Beautiful Spirit’.
“Mer-rin-dah Gun-yah”
My name was gifted to me by my parents, and through a naming ceremony on Country, supported by my Elders and community.
Practicing and sharing my culture through art and storytelling is very important to me, my family and community.
It continues a practice that our community has been sharing for over two centuries now. My hope is that it will continue to be shared for many centuries to come.