Kathryn (Kat) Le Gay Brereton
Professional Genealogist & Family Historian with trauma informed & culturally sensitive practice.
Brickwall Genealogy
Professional Genealogist & Family Historian
Murwillumbah, NSW
Australia
Currently accepting clients for...
- DNA
- Family History Research
- Speaking / Presenting
- Other Speciality
Family History Research
- DNA
- Ethnicity / Religion
- Family History Research
DNA
- Adoption / Unknown Parentage
Speaking/Presenting
- Family History Research
- Methodology & Resources
- Available for in-person events
- Available for virtual events
Other Speciality
- Forensic Research
- Heir & Probate Search
- Handwriting / Palaeography
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.
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Additional specialities or search keywords
Stolen Generation, Forgotten Australians, Forced Adoption, First Nations, Aboriginal Kinship.
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.
- 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
- Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practice, Yamurrah
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Southern Cross University
Affiliations
- Member of Society of Australian Genealogists
- 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