Current and Upcoming Events

Our July meeting is hosted by Family History WA Writers on Google Meet. Their meeting starts at 12 noon Melbourne time, and we are welcome to join then, but they know that our usual start time is 12:30pm, so the presentation part of… 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

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

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, July 11, 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 the… Read More

Session 5: Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries

Learn how to solve more complex family mysteries by effectively using all of Ancestry’s… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society dedicated to helping people trace their ancestors. For this session, the GSV partners with the Melbourne Tartan Festival.

The session will… Read More

The July DC has been combined with the Family History Toolbox DC on 16 July 2026. Please register for that DC.

Convenors: Trena Ronnfeldt, David Down and Stuart Minetti

This session has combined with the AI in Genealogy DC to cover the use of AI tools for enhancing digital… 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

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

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… Read More

This talk outlines the processes and resources for tracing your family from Australia back to your ancestors in Scotland. Presented by the GSV in partnership with the Melbourne Tartan Festival.

Conducted via Zoom.
… Read More

Victoria/Tasmania Research Day

Are you tracing your family roots in Victoria or Tasmania? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Victorian & Tasmanian… Read More

Victoria/Tasmania Research Day

Are you tracing your family roots in Victoria or Tasmania? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Victorian & Tasmanian… Read More

This class on the ScotlandsPeople website will explore what's on the website, how to register as a user, buy credits,… Read More

Session 6 - Finding and Using Early Land Records

Finding and using early land distribution records.
Land settlement records.
Land settlement & squatters.… 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 GSV library will be open on Saturday, August 8, 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 the… 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

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

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

Session 6: Digging Deeper

In this session, we will investigate some of the many innovative tools and techniques that have been developed to enhance… Read More

Convenors: Trena Ronnfeldt and David Down

Family History Month is here! Inspired by the theme 'Mundane to Magnificent: Uncover Their Stories', join us as we explore how to write your family… 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

Family History Month: South West England Research Day

If you have ancestors from Bristol or the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Wiltshire, this is… Read More

Family History Month: South West England Research Day

If you have ancestors from Bristol or the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset or Wiltshire, this is… Read More

Robert Hoddle and the Early Land Sales in Melbourne

On 1 June 1837 Robert Hoddle began auctioning the newly-surveyed land allotments which are now in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.… 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

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

Genealogist & Record Agent, Bronwyn Paschalidis will talk to the Victoria Tasmania Discussion Circle. Her talk will cover who Scotsman William Murray was, the lives of a few of the female convicts who worked for William Murray between 1844… 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

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

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

Each session aims to provide… 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

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

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

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

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

Our Family History Toolbox forum examines the sources of family history information and explores how to use them more effectively. … 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 to GSV Members, $10 for non-… 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

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

Presenters: John Blackwood & Paula Mitchell.

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

Session 9 Australian Family History Course - Course Completion

A full day seminar to complete the course. 

Four sessions addressing… Read More