Family History ACT

Monthly Meeting TBA

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 Bob Forrester) meets on the first Thursday of every even month in the Library. All members welcome, especially those with Scottish ancestry.

Reunion & Mac Support Users Group (convenor Danny O’Neill) meets on the first Friday of every month (except January) in the Education room.  Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

Digital Assets Management Special Interest Group (convenor Danny O’Neill). Meeting based on the collaborative model with discussion and support to members wanting to explore how to manage their computer files, photos, documents and the like on all platforms, for our precious assets in digital form.

Writing and Sharing your family History Session 1 will introduce you to why it is as important to 'write' as it is to research, at every stage of your family history journey. We'll cover the genres of family history writing from the family saga to internet based options. There is a genre for every researcher and every family history. Importantly we'll look at the components and structures that will make your writing clear, understandable and compelling. Please go to the Courses page for registration and details.

Convict Special Interest Group (convenor Michele Rainger) meets on the second Wednesday of each even month in the Education room. Tonight’s session will have two parts: 1) The stories of two Convicts named Dunn (Shirley Dunn and Clare McGuiness) and 2) The stories of convicts ancestors in 1788 and 1852 (Margaret Nicol).

Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group (convenor Barbara Broad) meets on second Thursday of each month (except January).  Contact the Support Team on ftm.sug@familyhistoryorg.org.au or come along to any meeting.

Writing and Sharing your Family History  2 will cover writing skills such as the use of historical and social background, 'invoking the senses', place description, dialogue and integrating original documentation.  The techniques of creative fiction can also be brought into family history for the enjoyment of both writer and reader. 

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-numbered month (except December).  For details and venue, contact Niel on 6248 0971.

Writers Special Interest Group (convenor Clare McGuiness) meets on the third Saturday of every month (except January) in the Education room. All members welcome. For room set up purposes, please inform Clare on writers_sig@familyhistoryact.org.au

New Members Course - Education Session: Where do I Start - beginning your family history with Brian Buckley and The HAGSOC Library with Barb Toohey.  Venue is the HAGSOC Education Room for this members-only education event. There is no cost and afternoon tea is provided. Check the Courses page for details and registration.

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

Writing and Sharing your Family History Session 3 will focus on short bursts of writing, building skills in 'smaller bites'.  We'll look at crafting articles, short stories, photoessays and blog posts. Participants will be encouraged throughout the course to plan, to practice and to share their work in the group. 

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.

Morning Tea Chats … at Pauline’s Parlour - Education Session.
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

Reunion & Mac Support Users Group (convenor Danny O’Neill) meets on the first Friday of every month (except January) in the Education Room.  Contact Danny 60done@gmail.com

Monthly Meeting TBA