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Discover a world of family history at the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) and be part of a community of members, staff and volunteers dedicated to promoting and assisting family history research.

Find out about joining our society to obtain access to our collections, webinars and research services. Benefit from a wide range of supportive special interest groups, workshops, classes and knowledgeable individuals. Check out our opening times and come and visit our Library.

Recent Blog Posts

Have you discovered the Ryerson index yet?

I was lucky enough to meet and volunteer with Joyce Ryerson when living in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Living until the age of 95 years young, Joyce was sharp as a tack, and had a…

It’s less than a year until the next AFFHO Congress on Family History: located at Rutherford House, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand from 11 to 14 February 2027…

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