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MEMBERSHIP Benefits 

SAG members are a community of family historians. 

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There are many benefits to being a member, we've summarised them into six key advantages:

1. LEARN FAMILY HISTORY: training, courses & events 

We hold member-only webinars and members receive a discount on our events. 

We offer educational programs online: 

 Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History
Beginner's Research Methods

Interim Research Methods Course
 Certificate in Genealogical Research
 Diploma in Family Historical Studies.


These are designed to meet your needs and advance you as a genealogist. You can find more information here.  

We run an extensive program of lectures, workshops, tours and group meetings which are open to everyone, though members are prioritised for attendance and receive discounts on tickets. 

2. VISIT OUR LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE 

In our dedicated Family History Research Centre and Library you'll find a variety of resources to facilitate your research, this includes:

 - Local & school histories
 - BDM indexes for all states of Australia, New Zealand, England, Wales and others
 - Shipping records
 - Probate records
 - Parish registers
 - English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish census records
 -  Library access to the major commercial sites such as Ancestry, FindMyPast, My Heritage, The Genealogist, British Newspaper Archives, Discovery (National Archives UK) Biographical Database of Australia and more
 - Access to over 2200 electronic databases covering both Australian and overseas resources


3. ACCESS OUR MANUSCRIPT AND ARCHIVE COLLECTION 

Known also as the MIDAS collection, within it you will find unpublished materials from Australia and overseas, such as:

 - Family biographies
 - Family tree charts 
 - Photographs
 - Birth death and marriage certificates
 - Original records such as wills and other legal documents
 - Family papers such as letters, diaries and journals
 - Cemetery transcriptions and burial registers

The significance of the 65 000 item collection lies in the volume of unique material in a single collection, the broad range of record types and the fact that the majority of the materials have known provenance. 

4. ENGAGE EXPERT RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES

Quick look-up requests and library support

Our library volunteers are there to help you, especially during current times where your safety is our priority. You now have the option of sending a research request via email or letter, including your enquiry and the source you intend on researching from. A volunteer research officer will then complete the research request and respond. We offer 3 hours of free research help per year to members who reside outside the Sydney Metropolitan area (not available to student members). 

If you need research undertaken at another repository or you are looking to have extensive research done for you, we also offer the option to Hire a Genealogist. These are researchers who have successfully completed our Diploma in Family Historical Studies.

5. BUILD RESOURCES FROM OUR BOOKSHOP 

Membership includes quarterly issues of our Descent magazine.

The SAG online shop is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer a wide range of books and other resources for family historians. We curate our bookshop to ensure you’re constantly provided with relevant and useful information for your genealogical journey. 

Resources include: 

- Australian books & CD's 
- Overseas books & CD's
- DNA books 
- How to guides
- Webinar recordings 
- Pay for research

6. PARTICIPATE IN OUR FAMILY HISTORY COMMUNITY


Members can join regular 4pm Friday Hang Outs with the SAG and register for Let's Talk About...sessions the last Monday of month.

Anyone can attend our research and software groups, but members enjoy a discounted price. You do not need to 'join' a group - you just book for their events when you want to attend. Current groups include:

              

Aotearoa New Zealand Research Group

Caribbean Research

Colonial Australia

DNA Research Groups

English Research

Family Tree Maker Software Group

Irish Research

Legacy Software Group

Reunion and Mac Group

Scottish Research

The Writing Group

...with a Book Club, Chinese-Australian Research, Northern American Research, Sydney Writing Circle groups commencing in 2023

Becoming part of our volunteer team is a great way to make new friends and to share with others your passion for family history. 

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LOCATIONS

Library 2/379 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000

Archives/Offices 120 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000

Gadigal Land

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NSW Charitable Fundraising No. CFN/26276

CONTACT US

+61 2 9247 3953 Office

+61 2 9299 5151 Library (during opening hours)

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