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EVENTS

We organise a comprehensive range of activities, including lectures, workshops, tours, and group meetings that are available to everyone.                                                  Additionally, we conduct exclusive free and discounted events for our members.

ONLINE DELIVERY: mOST events are delivered online using Zoom - CHECK DETAILS of In-person and hybrid offerings.

Online bookings can close early to support administrative requirements, however, late bookings may be made by calling the office during office hours on (02) 9247 3953 or sending an email to admin[at]sag.org.au.

With the exception of some events, usually those focussing on genetic genealogy where there may be privacy issues, most of our online sessions are recorded, so even if you cannot attend at the scheduled time you can still book and receive the recording.  The event listing will specify if the event is not being recorded.


If an event is listed as partially recorded (usually an event related to the use of genetic genealogy techniques) this means that any  presentations given as part of the event are recorded; discussions and sensitive case studies are not recorded. 


Most of our events are open to non-members as well as members. However, non-members will pay a bit more.

Registration types: The member category is used by members of the Society. Members must be logged in to make a booking.  Everyone else should book using the non-member category.

Multiple event registrations: Please see this link for how to register for two or more events and pay once online.

Details of the Friday Hang Out with the SAG and other member-only events can be found at: www.sag.org.au/Member-Area.

Upcoming events

    • 10 July 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • 31 December 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    Register

    This is an expression of interest (EoI) only to assist us to gauge the level of demand for this course with applications due by 28 February 2025 for the next intake. Applications forms will be issued following registration to this EoI.

    Once a member has completed the Certificate in Genealogical Research they have the option to take their studies further by enrolling in our Diploma in Family Historical Studies. The Diploma has been running since 1974 and enrolment is open to any member who completes the Certificate course at a credit level of 75% or higher. Requirements for the Diploma are the completion of a thesis (20,000 words) and a written examination -for more information see: https://www.sag.org.au/StudyOnlineWithUs.

    • 19 September 2024
    • 19 December 2024
    • 33 sessions

    The SAG Family History Research Centre & Library will is open on Tuesdays and Thursday each week, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10.00am - 4.00pm.*

    Members are welcome to use the library as part of their membership. Non-members pay a day fee on arrival. 

    Bookings to use the Library are not required. 

    For more info visit our info page here.

    Contact the Library on (02) 9299 5151


    The SAG Family History Research Centre & Library is a community space where we connect with researchers in person and online. It is the heart of our research support service joining together our experienced volunteers and staff with members and the public.

    Our collection is a treasure trove of resources for family historians and genealogists to learn from! Our dedicated family history library collection contains the Society’s print and electronic items which cover both Australian and international material (especially England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland). Our diverse collection includes BDM indexes, biographies, cemetery transcriptions, burial registers, local histories, parish registers, published family histories, shipping records and more!

    We provide access to the major commercial sites such as Ancestry, FindMyPast, The Genealogist, MyHeritage, British Newspaper Archive, Discovery (National Archives UK), Biographical Database of Australia and much more. We also have more than 2,200 electronic databases covering both Australian and overseas topics.

    We are also an 'affiliate library' of FamilySearch and have increased access to digital collections. 


    * The Library is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and public holidays except for organised events. Saturday dates do differ in January and December each year. 

    • 12 December 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 179
    Register

    The Writing Group: Show and Tell

    What have you written this year? Did you achieve the writing you had imagined at the start of the year? What are you planning for 2025?

    Our last meeting of The Writing Group will be an opportunity to “Show and Tell” your progress and accomplishments for this year (articles, blogs, published books, research etc..) and to share the ups and downs of your writing journeys.

    Lilian Magill will speak about the Research Plan she presented to us in February, updated in June, and the benefits of such a plan.

    We will discuss the 2025 programme and we’d like to hear your ideas and requests regarding topics, guest speakers, writing sessions, presentations etc. Perhaps you would like to do a presentation on a topic in the New Year?

    Come and join us, new attendees are always welcome.

    Skill Level: All    

    Group Leads: Elizabeth Capelin & Emily Purser


    Each session will be recorded so you can join live or watch the recording later.

    • 13 December 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts 280-282 PITT STREET, Sydney New South Wales 2000
    • 50
    Register

    We are pleased to invite members to a special event at the Society of Australian Genealogists from 10.30am on 13th December in Sydney which will follow an earlier volunteers-only session. This festive Morning Tea and presentation will celebrate our dedicated volunteers and provide the opportunity to socialise for an end of year celebration.

    This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our Society, connect with fellow members, and recognise our volunteers who make a difference across our community.

    We hope you can join us for this meaningful occasion – please register as soon as possible as places are limited. The session start with a morning tea, then presentations to our volunteers/prize giving, then a special guest speaker, SAG member Patrick Medley will provide a talk on an astonishing series of family documents, 'A medley of Medleys - four generations of memoirs'.

    Please RSVP by Sunday 8 December to confirm your attendance and indicate dietary requirements.

    SAG Volunteers should use the code and link provided to them separately.


    • 31 December 2024
    • 22 April 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    • 26
    Register

    Have you been researching your family history for three years or more? Are you ready to strengthen your core research skills and tackle those difficult research problems?

    If your answer to both these questions is yes then join Danielle Lautrec for SAG’s new Research Methods course.

    The Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia’s oldest family history society, is excited to announce the return of its online course, Intermediate Research Methods.

    Over the course of ten sessions (eighteen contact hours in total), consisting of a combination of pre-recorded lectures and live workshops delivered via Zoom, you will work on a case study from your own research to learn about:

    • Research planning

    • Analytical methods

    • Documentation


    IMPORTANT NOTE: The sessions listed as starting at 9am on the dates below are pre-recorded. You will receive an email at approximately 9am AEDT on those dates with a link to view the recordings in your own time, prior to the next live session. 


    • 31 December 2025: Sessions 1 and 2
    • 4 February 2025: Session 5
    • 18 March 2025: Session 8

    You will still receive an automatically generated reminder email about these sessions, however, there will be no live presentation on those dates.


    For more detailed information about the course and presenter please click on the link below.

     2025 Intermediate Research Methods Course flyer v1.pdf


    Presenter: Danielle Lautrec

    Skill Level: Intermediate


    To read SAG's Refund Policy for event registrations please click here.


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Library - 2/379 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000                       

Offices/Archives - 120 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000 (Also our postal address)


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