The Best Family Stories are
the Ones You Discover Yourself.
Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped your family. Through one-to-one tutoring, practical workshops, and personal DNA guidance, we help you gain the skills and confidence to research your own family history. We are also your port-of-call for everything related to DNA tests and how to interpret your results.
"Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say.
Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands."
Linda Hogan
Discovering your family history can be fascinating.
It can also feel overwhelming.
Perhaps you have always wondered where your family came from, but don't know where to begin. Maybe you have collected names, photographs, and documents but are unsure how they fit together. Or perhaps you have received DNA results filled with matches, percentages, and unfamiliar terminology.
Wherever you are in your journey, you do not have to work through it alone.
Family History Gift Vouchers:
A Meaningful Experience Worth Giving
Family history is more than names and dates. It is the experience of discovering where you came from, uncovering forgotten stories and finding connections that bring the past to life. You can experience that journey yourself — or give it to someone you love.
Family History Gift Vouchers are available for selected sessions, DNA investigations, family-tree research and workshops. A thoughtful gift that can lead to discoveries lasting far beyond the occasion.
Practical and personal guidance for
every stage of your family history journey.
Personal Genealogy Tutoring
Individual Session or Workshop
Everyone's family story is unique, and so is the way they begin exploring it. 1-on-1 tutoring is tailored to your interests, goals and experience, helping you build the skills and confidence to discover your own family history. Learn at your own pace, in your own home, at your aged care facility, or via Zoom. Personal tutoring is available throughout Sydney.
DNA Testing - Guidance and Results
Thinking about taking a DNA test but not sure where to start? Already have your results and wondering what they actually mean? Not getting the answers you were hoping for? I can help you choose the right test, understand your DNA matches, and use your results to make meaningful discoveries about your family history.
Records Scanning and Digitalisation
Your family photographs and documents tell a story worth preserving. I offer professional scanning and digital archiving to help safeguard your family history, with the option to integrate your records into your online family tree.
Monthly Genealogy Afternoon Tea & Coffee
at Balmoral Beach, Sydney
Join our free monthly Genealogy Afternoon Tea & Coffee at beautiful Balmoral Beach. It’s an informal, friendly gathering for anyone interested in family history — from complete beginners to experienced researchers. Bring along a specific research question, a family-history puzzle, or a brick wall you’d like some help with, or simply come to meet fellow genealogy enthusiasts and exchange ideas. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon over tea and coffee in an intimate setting, with ample nearby parking.
Next meeting: Saturday, 12 February 2027 from 3-6pm
Personal and Forensic Genealogy
Specialist assistance is available for more complex cases, including missing relatives, unknown parentage, non-paternity events, potential heirs, overseas records, and family-line verification.
Family History Gift Vouchers
Give someone more than a present — give them the opportunity to discover their own story. Family History Gift Vouchers can be used for selected genealogy sessions, DNA exploration, family-tree research and workshops. Thoughtful, personal and memorable, they can open the door to discoveries, new skills and family connections that may last for generations.
Why Roots Matter So Much
Most people think family history is about building a family tree. In reality, that's just the beginning. Every family tree tells a story far richer than names, dates, and places. It reveals who we are, where we come from, and how thousands of lives came together to make our own.
Genealogy touches many different aspects of our lives. It helps us preserve family history, understand our biological inheritance, solve fascinating historical puzzles, and connect with a worldwide community of like-minded people. For some, it even becomes part of a deeply personal journey—helping to heal old wounds, rediscover a sense of belonging, or reflect on our place within the long chain of generations that came before us.
Whether you are just beginning your family history or have been researching for years, discovering your roots is about much more than looking into the past. It is about understanding yourself. Explore the five dimensions of genealogy and discover why knowing your roots can become one of life's most rewarding journeys.
