Discover a world of family history at the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) and be part of a community of members, staff and volunteers dedicated to promoting and assisting family history research.
Find out about joining our society to obtain access to our collections, webinars and research services. Benefit from a wide range of supportive special interest groups, workshops, classes and knowledgeable individuals. Check out our opening times and come and visit our Library.
While they help us research our family history no matter from where in the world we hail, local genealogical societies also develop expertise in researching the local area. State by… Read more
I’ve ‘grown up’ knowing Louisa Garrett nee Lewis (1845-1917). She is my 2 x great grandmother and her photo has been on the wall of each house my parents have lived in. Mum has always… Read more
Discovering the GSV and our Resources Thursday 20 March 2025 @ 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
A Seminar examining the motives, mechanics and experience of immigration to Victoria. Featuring Prof. Dianne Hall, Dr. Liz Rushen and others.
Organised by Genealogical Society of Victoria & Family History Connections.
GSV Members can watch and listen to over 200 presentations of talks on a wide variety of topics specifically for family historians. All webcasts located via GSV catalogue.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Genealogical Society of Victoria currently stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, their Elders past and present.