We’re very excited about what is coming to GSV in 2026.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be giving you a sneak peak.
The first is one of the biggest!
The Australian Family History Course: Research Strategies & Resources.
A big thank you to those who put their hands up in the recent survey. From this response, the Education team has been able to identify a course manager and gather together some amazing presenters. Just wait until you see what they have developed!
This course will be open to non-members and if ever there was a reason to join the GSV, this is it!
Perhaps a membership or a course entry fee could be your Christmas gift?
So, why should you do a course such as this?
We all have gaps in our knowledge and skills. This course aims to give you a comprehensive guide to researching families in Australia, placing them in a framework of place and time.
Throughout the seven months, you will:
- gain an increased understanding of research skills and techniques
- achieve a broad appreciation of Australian history
- increase your knowledge of the types of records available
- improve your skills and application of where and how to access and use these records
- apply your findings effectively in your own family history
To kick things off, there will be a full day hybrid seminar on Saturday 21 March, and another full day hybrid seminar to close it on Saturday 24 October 2026. The rest of the course will be presented on Zoom.
Especially for Christmas, online bookings for the full course and session 1 (the opening seminar) have just opened. At this stage, bookings are only open online. If you prefer to book through our office, this will open on 13 January. A discount is given for GSV members so remember to log in to the website when booking. Priority is being given to those who book the entire course.
Book the full course at https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2943
Book the opening seminar at https://www.gsv.org.au/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2944
And don’t forget to tell us if you are attending in person or on Zoom for the hybrid seminar.
You will be able to book individual sessions through separate entries on the Events page from 13 January 2026.
If you have a question or would like a syllabus, you can email Michael, the course manager, at austresearch@gsv.org.au