ABOUT US |
Our History & ObjectsThe Society was formed in 1932 and is the oldest family history society in Australia. Our principal object is the advancement of genealogical education and this is reflected in our education program and collections. Our principal object is the advancement of genealogical education and this is reflected in our education program and collections. We have around 4,000 members throughout the world and are incorporated under Australia’s Corporations Law as a non-profit company, limited by guarantee. Our income is tax exempt and donations over $2 to our Collections Fund are tax deductible. Our ABN is 45 029 698 871 GovernanceThe Society’s current Constitution can be downloaded here Financial ReportsCopies of our current and previous year’s audited financial statements are also available below. 2019 AccountsNotice re AuditorsHill Rogers Assurance Partners merged during 2019 with Nexia Sydney Audit Pty Ltd. The 2019 published accounts were audited by Nexia Sydney Audit Pty Ltd. 2021 Annual General MeetingThe Society's AGM for 2021 is scheduled for Saturday 1 May - further details to follow. The Society's 87th Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday 30 May 2020 as an online meeting. Information for members is available in the Connect Online page of the Members Area of the website. Image: The first Council of the Society of Australian Genealogists, taken in the Sydney Botanical Gardens, 17 January 1934. |