Boodja Buddies
Signature Collection
Summer Series

Across boodja (Country), Yongka moves with strength and purpose. Powerful legs carry Yongka across the land, while a strong tail provides balance and support along the journey. A mother Yongka carries her young safely in her pouch, keeping them close as they grow and learn about the world around them. Yongka reminds us of the strength found in moort (family)—caring for our little ones, guiding them and keeping them connected as they grow.

Quietly moving across boodja (Country), Ngingyaan searches amongst the earth, logs and leaves for ants and termites. Its long snout and sticky tongue help it find the food that Country provides. When danger comes close, Ngingyaan knows how to protect itself, curling tightly into a ball so its strong spikes form a protective shield. Small and quiet, Ngingyaan reminds us that strength can take many forms. Knowing our surroundings, protecting ourselves and understanding where we belong are all part of living alongside Country.

Through wardan (the ocean), Booyi moves with the currents, using strong flippers to travel through the water. Protected by a hard shell, Booyi journeys through an underwater world shared with djildgit (fish) and many other ocean barna (animals). As Booyi feeds and moves through wardan, other sea life gathers nearby—a reminder that everything within Country has a place and our environments are shared. Booyi connects us to wardan and the responsibility we all share to respect and care for the waters, animals and places that sustain life.

You will often hear Munarch before you see them. Loud, social and rarely alone, Munarch gathers with family and moves through the trees searching for seeds from wattle, banksia and other plants. With a strong beak and an even stronger voice, Munarch keeps watch over what is happening around them. When danger approaches, their loud calls can alert other barna (animals) throughout the bush. Munarch reminds us of the importance of community—staying connected, looking out for one another and making sure our voices are heard.

As daylight fades across boodja (Country), Koomal begins to stir. After resting safely in a tree hollow during the day, Koomal emerges at night to move through the trees in search of food. Strong tails, big eyes and listening ears help Koomal navigate the bush after dark. Mother Koomal carry their young close on their backs as they travel through their home. Koomal does not wander far from its territory. It knows its home and the places that provide food and shelter. Koomal reminds us of the importance of home, family and knowing the place where we belong.

Numbat belongs to the ancient landscapes of Western Australia and is found naturally nowhere else in Australia. Today, this little barna (animal) is proudly recognised as Western Australia’s faunal emblem. During the day, Numbat moves across boodja searching for termites, using its long, sticky tongue to gather its food. Its distinctive stripes help it disappear amongst fallen branches, leaves and the shadows of the bush. Numbat reminds us that even the smallest barna has its place on Country. When we care for boodja, we also care for the animals, plants and future generations that depend upon it.