Family History ACT

East Anglia Special Interest Group (convenor June Penny) meets on the third Thursday of the month in January, April, July and October.

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie (bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au)

Morning Tea Chats … at Pauline’s Parlour: Having a problem with your research, or not sure where to start? Come along to our round table chats, over a cup of tea, to discuss your problem. You may also just like to come along and join in the discussions on various topics. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month. No bookings required. Contact Pauline paulineramage@netspace.net.au

DNA Drop In Clinic No bookings required. Have you had a DNA Test and don't know what it means or how to use the results in family research?? Join in this round table group to discuss your specific questions/problems on DNA. Contact: dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

The Irish Special Interest group is open to all members of the Society, especially those with Irish ancestry.  

The topic is “There’s more to Griffith’s Valuation than just names? Valuation revision books? .There are six meetings per year, held on the first Saturday of February, then the second Saturday of March, May, July, September and November. Contact Barbara at bmoore123@iinet.net.au

DNA Special Interest Group (convenors are Elizabeth Hannan and Marilyn Woodward) meets on the second Saturday of every odd month except for January at 12.30pm to 2pm in the Education Room, and on the first Saturday of February. The topic for this meeting is "Success stories: some presentations on how DNA has helped solve puzzles or brickwalls". This group will meet after the Irish SIG following a lunch break, so bring lunch if also attending the Irish SIG. Elizabeth and Marilyn can be contacted at dna.sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

 Jeff Brownrigg, is a entertaining cultural historian, with a special interest in Irish history. 

The Master Genealogist (TMG) User Group (convenor Allyson Luders) meets on the first Wednesday of each even month. Contact Allyson at allysonluders@gmail.com

Scottish Special Interest Group (convenor Robert Forrester) meets on the first Thursday of every even month in the Education Room. All members welcome, especially those with Scottish ancestry.

Tonight's theme is 'Convict deniers and black sheep' presented by Barb Toohey and Graeme and Margaret Bell.

Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group (convenor Barbara Broad). Group meets on the second Thursday of the month (except January) in the Education Room. Contact Barbara jbjbroad@bigpond.com or come along to any meeting. 

North of England Special Interest Group (convenor Peter Procter & Tom Bellas) in Library: meets on the second Thursday in February, May, August and November.

Writers Special Interest Group (convenor Gina Tooke) meets on the third Saturday of every month except January and December in the Education Room.  All members welcome.  For room set up purposes please email Gina if you are attending

Seminar Planning for Research Success with Julia Trainor. Let’s kick-start 2019 with a personal research plan! The purpose of this workshop is to inspire participants to make 2019 a successful year for their genealogy research. The workshop will bring together members at every stage of their research, from novice to veteran. Participants will be guided through all the elements of a good research plan. Together we will share our ideas on setting goals, developing strategies, cultivating the discovery of resources, developing our personal expertise, integrating DNA into the plan, and writing and documenting as we go. The aim is for each participant to take away a personal and realistic research plan that will help make 2019 a successful year for their genealogy.

Legacy Users Group (convenor Julie Hesse) meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Education room. Contact Julie (bnjhesse@grapevine.com.au)

Heraldry Special Interest Group (convenor Niel Gunson) meets on the third Thursday every even month except Dec.  For details and venue, contact Niel on 6248 0971.

Continental Special Interest Group (convenor Raoul Middelmann) meets in the Library on the fourth Saturday of every even-numbered month (except December).

Practical Procedures in the Library – Education Session. Making best use of the HAGSOC Library with Jeanette Hahn. These sessions are not just for those new to the Library but for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge and make the most of our own really fabulous resource. Bookings are required. Four places available per session as we will be using the computers in each room. Register at HAGSOC Library- 6251 7004 in the designated folder.