Brickwall Genealogy

Uncover the stories that time tried to erase. Whether you’re searching for lost family connections or seeking to understand your own journey, I specialise in turning fragmented histories into a meaningful narrative. Let’s explore your past together with care, respect, and a deep commitment to uncovering the truth.

I operate from Australia and conduct remote sessions for clients worldwide. I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where I live and work, specifically the Midjinbal People of the Bundjalung Nation. I specialise in helping Forgotten Australians, families impacted by adoption, and family history research for the Stolen Generation.  

For several months each year, I travel from NSW to Darwin in the Northern Territory, living and working on the lands of the Larrakia people. 

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Additional specialities or search keywords
Stolen Generation, Forgotten Australians, Forced Adoption, First Nations, Aboriginal Kinship.

Publications/Media

• Biography: Abraham Bezalel Beth-Halevey (1913-1944), Descent, Magazine of the Society of Australian Genealogists, December/Summer 2022.

Repositories

• Located one hour from Brisbane.
• Alternates working from Northern NSW and Darwin NT during each calendar year, allowing for on site visits to the repositories of Libraries & Archives NT, and the Darwin reading room of the National Archives of Australia.
• Member of National Library of Australia, State Library of Queensland, State Library of NSW, State Library of Victoria.
• Regularly access records through government agencies in each State and Territory across Australia.
• Able to obtain records digitally in Australia, UK, New Zealand etc.

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century

Languages

• English

Honorifics/Credentials

• 2024 University of Tasmania Roll of Excellence on behalf of the College of Arts, Law and Education for outstanding academic performance in the Diploma of Family History

Certificates

• Certificate in Genealogical Research, Society of Australian Genealogists
• Statement in Accidental Counselling, NSW TAFE
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Competence, Centre for Cultural Competence Australia (CCCA) in partnership with Reconciliation NSW
• Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practice, Yamurrah 
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Southern Cross University

Affiliations

• Member of Society of Australian Genealogists (SAG)
• Member of Australasian Association of Genealogists & Records Agents (AAGRA)
• Member of Genealogy SA  
• Member of Sydney Jewish Museum 
• Member of Israel Genealogy Research Association

Degrees

• Diploma of Family History, University of Tasmania
• Recipient of 2022 University of Tasmania Society of Australian Genealogists Scholarship
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management), University of Sydney