Nola Mackey, the professional researcher at Heritage Path, was born and raised on the North Coast of NSW, and has had an interest in Family & Australian History since childhood, when her grandmother told her stories of bushrangers, gold mines and colourful family characters.

After graduating from Armidale Teachers' College, Nola taught for many years in the
Grafton District. During that time she became passionately involved with family and local history research, and now has over thirty - five years experience in these fields. She has undertaken extensive studies and has a Diploma in Family Historical Studies, (SAG) and an Associate Diploma in Local & Applied History (ACAE), and was awarded a college medal for excellence in her
course.

Nola undertakes a range of professional research and writing projects in local and family
history for clients. She conducts consultations, seminars and workshops on researching, writing and publishing and can also assist with editing and proof-reading, for those publishing their own family histories. Nola has a long history of being a speaker at local, state, national, & international, seminars and workshops.

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES INCLUDE

• Full Review of information provided by client
• Formulation of detailed work plan
• Research and analysis
• Written report of research findings, including negative findings
• Recommendations for future research
• Copies, transcriptions, or abstracts of documents, as appropriate
• Evaluation of documents