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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

Library Discovery Day - Morning Session

These sessions begin with an introductory talk from our Librarians covering how to use the catalogue, explore our collections and get the… 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

Library Discovery Day - Afternoon Session

These sessions begin with an introductory talk from our Librarians covering how to use the catalogue, explore our collections and get the… Read More

This month’s British in India circle guest is Kate James, a Victorian journalist and travel writer.  Kate spent her childhood in South India as her parents were missionaries there.  Kate will have an informal, relaxed… Read More

Session 3: Clustering DNA Matches

In this session, you will learn two easy methods of organising your DNA match list so that groups of related people… Read More

Convenors: Trena Ronnfeldt and David Down

State by State Series: Researching in Western Australia

Ever had ancestors who lived or worked in Western Australia? Family… Read More

Guest speaker: Bendigo Regional Archives Centre

Speaker Desiree Pettit, Archives Officer of Bendigo Regional Archives Centre (BRAC) will explain their records, support guides and… 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 all
Free of charge.… 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 4th Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and… Read More

The Genealogical Society of Victoria and the Descendants of Convicts Group are delighted to announce their amalgamation. With a long history of association, this re-merger brings together the resources, volunteers and knowledge of both… Read More

Presenter: John Blackwood and Paula Mitchell

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish Government site for searching… 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 4 - Exploring Immigration Schemes & Shipping Records

Exploring Immigration Schemes, shipping records and internal migration

… 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

Library Discovery Day - Morning Session

These sessions begin with an introductory talk from our Librarians covering how to use the catalogue, explore our collections and get the… Read More

Library Discovery Day - Afternoon Session

These sessions begin with an introductory talk from our Librarians covering how to use the catalogue, explore our collections and get the… 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

Please note that the GSV will be closed for the Kings Birthday public holiday on June 8, 2026. The GSV Library facilities with research assistance is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm excluding public holidays and the Xmas/New Year… Read More

Using the Australian Joint Copying Project records
to enhance your family history research

The Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) is a collection of unique historical… 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 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 4: Research Objectives and Tree Building

Whether we want to confirm a section of our tree or solve a family mystery, having a specific… Read More

Convenors: David Down and Trena Ronnfeldt

Join Us for a Session on Internet Archive & the Wayback Machine!

We're hosting… Read More

The GSV library will be open on Saturday, June 20 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

Writing Family History

•    Drafting narratives from notes and timelines
•    Writing for different audiences
• … 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

Session 5 - Finding and Using Vital Records

Finding and using vital records: BDMs, adoptions, wills & probate, inquests, divorces, naturalisation, cemeteries, letters,… Read More

The Return of the VicTas Book Club

Bring along a book or two that has informed your family / historical research and that you think will help others. It will be a book about… Read More

Are you tracing your family from Scotland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Scottish Library Day.  What was life like in Scotland back then?   Are you just beginning to look for your immigrant… Read More

Are you tracing your family from Scotland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Scottish Library Day. What was life like in Scotland back then? Are you just beginning to look for your immigrant ancestors… 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

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.

We will be discussing researching your ancestors in the counties that make up the Midlands of England: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire,… 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, Jul 16, 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

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 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

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

Mid-Year Review & Show-and-Tell

• What’s… 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

Presenters: John Blackwood & Paula Mitchell.

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

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

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

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

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

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

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

Session 8 - Finding and Using Military Records

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

Session 9 Australian Family History Course - Course Completion

A full day seminar to complete the course. 

Four sessions addressing… Read More