At the GSV we have a number of ways we can help you with your research using DNA:
- on Saturday 14 February at 1pm on Zoom, the Irish Ancestry Discussion circle has guest speaker Craig Smith presenting on Genetic Genealogy - Practical Examples of Using DNA for Family History Research. It is not a detailed study of the intricacies of DNA testing but gives good examples of how it helps genealogists. Craig is an active member and moderator of the Facebook group Using DNA for Genealogy - Australia & NZ and an administrator of the Mawdsley DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA. For members only, free event.
- our 2026 Using DNA for Family History course begins on Wednesday 18 March at 10am on Zoom. This seven session course will continue monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from March to September. The course is planned to run as a progression of classes ideally to be completed consecutively, but can be taken as one off events for those who need a refresher on that topic. Those who wish to attend specific sessions only should book those individually. A Facebook group is available to support group discussion and learning for the duration of the course. This course is open to members and non-members, check website for cost.
- our DNA study group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of each month, starting on 3 February, except for evening meetings in the months of April and August. This group is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for those familiar with DNA terminology and available tools to hone their skills. For members only, free event.
For more information and to book, please go to our website and look under the What’s On tab - Events, or on the special DNA page:
https://www.gsv.org.au/dna-and-family-history-gsv
If you are a member, please log in to register for the member only events, and to access special pricing for the course.