Current and Upcoming Events

Womens’ History Month

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

Share stories about our VicTas women ancestors and how we researched them.
The Victoria and Tasmania… Read More

“How Do You Think You Got Here!”

Immigration to Victoria in the Nineteenth Century

How and… Read More

“How Do You Think You Got Here!”

Immigration to Victoria in the Nineteenth Century

How and why did your ancestors migrate to… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are… 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

Presenters: John Blackwood and Paula Mitchell.

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

IADC Visit to the State Library of Victoria

Members are invited to join the IADC team as they visit the State Library of Victoria. Kevin Molloy, the Curator of the Irish Collection, will speak about their… 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

Researching Family History in South Australia
with the South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society

Speaker: Helen Livingston, Chair Marketing &… 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 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

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, [insert date], 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… 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

Convener: David Down. 

April 2025 - Meg Bate will lead a discussion on the best techniques for searching commercial and free government and family history databases.

The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable… 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

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

Please note that the GSV Library will be closed for the [insert name of public holiday] public holiday on [insert date]. The GSV Library facilities with research assistance is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm excluding public holidays… Read More

Please note that the GSV Library will be closed for the [insert name of public holiday] public holiday on [insert date]. The GSV Library facilities with research assistance is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm excluding public holidays… 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

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

Please note that the GSV Library will be closed for the [insert name of public holiday] public holiday on [insert date]. The GSV Library facilities with research assistance is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm excluding public holidays… 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 has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are… 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

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

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 2: Shared Matches: Our Connection to Cousins

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have… 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 3: Clustering DNA Matches

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More

Session 4: Research Objectives and Tree Building

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have… Read More

Researching your Scottish Ancestry back from Victoria to Scotland

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Victoria to their ancestors in Scotland
… Read More

Session 5: Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and… Read More

Session 6: Digging Deeper

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with… Read More

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More