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.
Family History Month is an initiative of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO). Each year AFFHO promotes events relating to family history, genealogy and…
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We know there are some great stories out there just begging to be told.
Who has become your favourite ancestor?
What is the most exciting / tragic / funny story you…
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Discovering the GSV and our Resources Saturday 16 August 2025 @ 9.00 am - 10.15 am
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support the GSV. Your contribution will help us upgrade technology, expand services, and continue assisting family historians. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Help us reach our $30,000 goal and ensure a strong future
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.
Next Session: 5. Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries - Wed 13 August, 10am-12pm
If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some basic techniques for effectively working with your match lists to confirm your family tree and solve its mysteries, then this is the course for you.
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.