The Marrawuy Journey

Marrawuy Journeys began with a vision to create connection and inspire growth through contemporary Aboriginal art. Founded by Sarah Richards - a Ngiyampaa woman whose heritage and lived experiences shape her unique artistic voice - Marrawuy Journeys embodies resilience, purpose, and constant forward momentum, much like the red kangaroo that symbolises its name.

Art remains at the heart of Marrawuy Journeys. Through vibrant colours and intricate details, Sarah’s paintings tell stories of resilience, healing, and cultural connection. What started as a creative enterprise has grown into a multifaceted business, blending artistic expression with practical, people-first professional services.

Today, Marrawuy Journeys goes beyond art to offer transformative solutions that empower teams to thrive. Whether it’s through commissioned artworks that honour stories, workshops that inspire wellbeing and connection, or consulting that strengthens leadership and productivity, our approach remains rooted in purpose and creativity.

With every artwork created, workshop facilitated, and corporate partnership developed, Marrawuy Journeys invites you to be part of this evolving journey - one that fosters personal growth, meaningful connection, and the empowerment of teams.

The Meaning of Marrawuy

Marrawuy (pronounced Mar-ra-way) means red kangaroo in the Ngiyampaa language. The red kangaroo was the totem of Director, Sarah's, ancestor, Richard King; and so was chosen with reverence as our namesake - Marrawuy Journeys. 

The kangaroo, uniquely unable to leap backwards, is a potent metaphor for resilience and forward momentum. For Sarah, this symbol echoes her own journey - no matter the obstacles she encounters, she, like the kangaroo, steadfastly moves forward, transforming challenges into stepping stones on her ever-progressing journey.

Director

Sarah Richards

A proud Ngiyampaa woman, Sarah's journey began on Gadigal land (Sydney). Her formative years were spent on Wiradjuri (Griffith) and Yugambeh (Gold Coast) Country, before moving to Ngunnawal Country (ACT) in 2012. From a young age, creativity was a core part of Sarah’s life, with painting emerging as her preferred medium of expression.

In 2018, Sarah’s passion for art intersected with her commerce degree, leading her to transform her creative practice into a thriving business - Marrawuy Journeys. By August 2021, she made the bold decision to fully commit to the business, dedicating herself to its growth and vision.

As a CPA, Executive MBA graduate, and 2023 Canberra Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year, Sarah brings a unique blend of creative insight, strategic thinking, and practical experience. With over 15 years of experience spanning government, corporate, consulting, and creative enterprise, she understands how to blend creativity with practical solutions to help people and organisations thrive.

Today, Marrawuy Journeys has evolved from an artistic venture to a multifaceted business, blending wellbeing, creativity, and culture to help organisations build stronger, more connected, and productive teams. At the heart of Sarah’s work is the belief that growth starts with people.

"Growth starts with people - when we nurture individuals, we create resilient teams and thriving communities where wellbeing, creativity, and culture meet."

Driven by this vision, Sarah leads Marrawuy Journeys with a commitment to fostering connection, resilience, and purpose - both through creative expression and practical, people-first professional services. Her passion for empowering individuals and teams underpins every project, helping organisations create environments where people and productivity can thrive together.

Join Our Journey

Join us at Marrawuy Journeys, where wellbeing, creativity, and culture come together to empower people and teams to thrive. We’re passionate about using practical, people-first approaches combined with creative expression to inspire growth, connection, and resilience.

Today, we invite you to be part of this journey - working together to build stronger, more connected teams and communities through purposeful action and creative thinking.