Current and Upcoming Events

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

Session 7 - Finding and Using Gold Rush Records

Finding and using records related to the gold rush.
Occupation, education, health and police records.
… Read More

The Women Behind the Man:
Female Convicts and the Wealthy Landowner who employed them

Genealogist & Record Agent, Bronwyn Paschalidis will talk to the Victoria Tasmania Discussion Circle. Her… Read More

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with DNA terminology and available software tools, who would like to work in a small study group… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

Are you having problems finding those pre-1800s ancestors?

Where can you go from here? What other sources can be used?… Read More

The GSV library will be open on Saturday, September 12, 2026, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on… Read More

Context is King

• Social, local, and historical context
• Using AI to understand time and place… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

How will you share your progress findings? In your online tree, WikiTree, FamilySearch tree, formal research report… Read More

What's new in the GSV collection — and what might you be missing? Join us on Zoom as GSV Librarian, Meg Bate, talks us through the latest additions to the library, plus a few gems you may not even know are already… Read More

Session 8 - Finding and Using Military Records

Finding and using military records.
The Australian War Memorial.
National Archives of Australia.… Read More

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link.

More… Read More

Library Discovery Day - Commercial Databases
Morning Session

These sessions will provide participants with one-on-one assistance with our team of library assistants on how to… Read More

Library Discovery Day - Commercial Databases
Afternoon Session

These sessions will provide participants with one-on-one assistance with our team of library assistants on how… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

The Welsh Research Discussion Circle provides a chance for those tracing Welsh ancestry to share knowledge and experience and for those new to Welsh research to gain some hints. Members discuss what resources they have used, local… Read More

The Annual General Meeting of The Genealogical Society of Victoria will be held on Saturday 3rd October 2026 at 2.00 pm onsite at Level 1, 10 Queen Street and via Zoom. Those wishing to attend in person must email gsv@gsv.org.au to confirm… Read More

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with DNA terminology and available software tools, who would like to work in a small study group… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

Calling all GSV members delving into their family history within the picturesque South West counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Join us in the South West England Research &… Read More

The GSV library will be open on Saturday, [Insert date], welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

Convenor: Trena Ronnfeldt

Exploring the Department of Education's School Records Website

Kate Sullivan from the… Read More

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Australia to their ancestors in Scotland.
Conducted via Zoom.
Open to Members and Non-Members
Cost: Free… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

The Indian railways were built in the Raj to facilitate the commercial exploitation of… Read More

Afternoon session only for those interested in learning more about the resources at the GSV for researching your ancestors from the Counties of Northern England.

The afternoon will begin with an… Read More

Presenters: John Blackwood & Paula Mitchell.

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish Government site for… Read More

Learn about Family History WA's 'People of Western Australia's Ghost Towns project' where information about the former occupants lives is being recorded.
The year 2029 marks the Bicentennial of Western Australia and… Read More

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link.

More… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent… Read More

Discover how you can use AI as an able assistant for your Genealogy research.

For GSV members only. Please log in to register. Note, event registrations can be made… Read More

Are you tracing your family from Ireland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated in-person Irish Library Day. So many Australians have Irish roots — but tracking down exactly where your ancestors came… Read More

Are you tracing your family from Ireland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated in-person Irish Library Day. So many Australians have Irish roots — but tracking down exactly where your ancestors came… Read More

Your family has stories worth preserving. Why don’t you capture them before they are lost? Learn practical techniques for interviewing, recording and sharing oral history. Discover useful prompts and questions, and understand consent… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

Session 9 Australian Family History Course - Course Completion

A full day seminar to complete the course. 

Four sessions addressing… Read More

Presenters: John Blackwood & Paula Mitchell.

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish Government site for… Read More

The GSV library will be open on Saturday, November 14, 2026, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on… Read More

Join our vibrant Irish Ancestry Discussion Circle with a focus on:

• Exploring Irish History and Genealogy in Australia.
• Building Connections.
• Enriching Discourse.
• Member Resources.
• … Read More

Convenors: Barbara Beaumont, Peter Collins, and Brian Reid.

Do you have ancestors in the north of England? We are an enthusiastic group that meets to discuss research and share interests in the… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

Convenor: Trena Ronnfeldt

Our Family History Toolbox forum examines the sources of family history information and explores how to use them more effectively. … Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

This class is being presented on Zoom. 

Methodology and resources. A planned approach to starting your family history. Searching, recording, staying on track, avoiding the pitfalls ... there is much to learn from our experienced… Read More

Discover what the International Settlers Group has to offer:

Research Assistance: Receive expert guidance for your genealogical research, both in Australia and abroad.
Connection and… Read More

Discover how you can use AI as an able assistant for your Genealogy research.

For GSV members only. Please log in to register. Note, event registrations can be made… Read More

The Convicts and Transportation Discussion Circle (CATDC) is for GSV members researching or interested in the convict system. Ancestral connections to a convict are not a requirement for participation in the discussion circle. The… Read More

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard.  The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 3rd Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self-help group for individuals familiar with… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

The Welsh Research Discussion Circle provides a chance for those tracing Welsh ancestry to share knowledge and experience and for those new to Welsh research to gain some hints. Members discuss what resources they have used, local… Read More

Are you having problems finding those pre-1800s ancestors?

Where can you go from here? What other sources can be used?… Read More

Convenor: Jenny Redman.

The Midlands of England were the heartland of the Industrial Revolution. The area includes a wide variety of localities from the very rural to Birmingham, the second largest city in… Read More

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent… Read More

The GSV library will be open on Saturday, December 12, 2026, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

Convenor: Trena Ronnfeldt

Our Family History Toolbox forum examines the sources of family history information and explores how to use them more effectively. … Read More

The GSV Library will be closed from Monday December 21, 2026 to Monday January 4, 2027.

However, we are pleased to inform you that the library will be open on the second Saturday of each month in… Read More