We are starting 2026 off with a bang!
Only a day or two left to book! Our first event for the year is “I was given a DNA kit for Christmas. Now what?” This talk will answer all the most basic questions, even those you thought were too dumb to ask. Wed 14 Jan at 10.30am on zoom. Free for members. $10 for non-members.
Designed for those new to the GSV, or just needing a refresher, our regular Introduction to the GSV and its Resources is on Thu 15 Jan at 10.30am. Free for members.
Our library has a Saturday opening on Sat 16 Jan from 10am to 3pm. Yes, real people to help you find something new / break down that brick wall. Please book in advance. Of course you can visit us during the week: Tue - Fri 10am to 4pm with no need to book.
If you’ve been pining for a face to face meeting, consider joining our British in India discussion circle on Tue 20 Jan at 10.30am in Hawthorn. Many of us have ancestors or relations of ancestors who lived or served in the military or industry in India. This vibrant group for members only meets monthly.
“Setting the Scene” on Fri 21 Jan at 10.30am on zoom is the first VicTas discussion circle meeting of the year. Where did your ancestors live and what resources are available to learn about the town or region? Free event, for members only.
Looking forward to some special events:
- the new AI for Genealogy discussion circle will launch on Tue 10 Feb at 10.30am on zoom. Members only.
- Wed 18 Mar sees the return of the always popular ‘Using DNA for Family History’ course. Running once per month for 7 sessions, open for members and non-members. You can book individual sessions or get a discount for booking the full course.
- Our brand new Australian Family History course is open for members and non-members. There’s a few ways to book: for individual sessions or the whole course (with a big discount). This course launches on Sat 21 Mar with a full day hybrid seminar, continues with shorter sessions on zoom and finishes with another hybrid seminar in October.
You can find more details and book all these and more through our website, Activities tab. Remember to log in if you are a member so you get the discount.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your family history off to a great start in 2026 with the GSV.