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We run an extensive program of lectures, workshops, tours and group meetings which are open to everyone. We also hold member-only webinars and members receive a discount on our events.

ONLINE DELIVERY: All of our events are currently being delivered online using Zoom.

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@sag.org.au.

With the exception of some DNA events 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.

Most of our events are open to non-members as well as members. However, non-members will pay a bit more and season tickets remain available only to members. 

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

    • 05 July 2023
    • 06 December 2023
    • 6 sessions
    • Via Zoom
    • 380
    Register

    Why not join Michelle Patient and her expert Ancestry guests on the first Wednesday each month for some tips, tricks and time for your questions on anything to do with the Ancestry website and the services it provides.

    The meeting dates covered by this ticket are: 5 July, 2 August, 6 September, 4 October, 1 November and 6 December.

    Are you struggling with a particular part of the Ancestry website? Is there a new feature or record set you would like to know more about? Questions for the Ancestry Tips session can be submitted in advance by clicking on this  link  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAG_Ancestry_Tips_Advance_Question

    You can attend the meetings live or watch the recordings later.

     If you book part way through the season you will receive a link to the recordings of any sessions you have missed.

    Skill level: All     Presenter:  Michelle Patient (SAG member and Ancestry ProGenealogist contractor)

    • 13 July 2023
    • 14 December 2023
    • 6 sessions
    • Via Zoom
    • 158
    Register

    The Writing Group

    Are you interested in writing about your family history but need a bit more motivation or encouragement? 

    Come along to The Writing Group and work on your writing skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The group meets via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month and has a varied program of activities and speakers designed to help you progress your project/s - whatever style of writing you are interested in!

    The meeting dates covered by this ticket are: 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November and 14 December.

    In addition to the group meetings there is an optional forum utilising the Basecamp website where group attendees can discuss writing projects and share ideas between meetings. 

    Come and join us, new attendees are always welcome.

     If you book part way through the season you will receive a link to the recordings of any sessions you have missed.


    Skill Level: All    

    Group Leads: Elizabeth Capelin & Emily Purser


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



    • 06 December 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 2
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 06 December 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 2
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 07 December 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 7
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 07 December 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 6
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 09 December 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 483
    Register

    Topic: Groups, tags, hashtags


    Explore how to group people in Legacy, based on commonalities, and how to use these groups to facilitate your research and documentation. Learn about focus groups, search groups, tags and hashtags. This will be an interactive online workshop session, with examples for you to try during the session or afterwards in your own time.

    Presenter: Danielle Lautrec

    Legacy Software Users Group meetings provide opportunities for you to extend your knowledge of Legacy features and to share your Legacy experiences. If you are undecided about which family history software program to purchase come along and see what Legacy can offer you. 

    Newcomers and beginners are welcome.

    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.


    Skill level: All     Convenor:  Danielle Lautrec

     

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

    • 09 December 2023
    • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 484
    Register
    Interested in Canadian or USA research? Have you any ancestors from this part of the world?

    Topic: Holiday/Christmas/New Year themes

    Come join us and celebrate the last meeting for 2023 on December 9 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM.

    Put your thinking caps on as there will be a group discussion on how Holidays /Christmas/New Year traditions/practices have been or are celebrated either in the US, Canada or continued here in Australia.

    We will also have presentations on the state of Tennessee and ancestors in the military.

    Come along and join us as we research our USA and Canadian ancestors in a collaborative, friendly and engaging research group. Be prepared to introduce yourself and briefly talk about where your USA/Canadian ancestors are from and share with the group one burning question.

    Skill level:  All, beginners welcome    

    Leads: Melissa Hulbert, Thistle Anderson, Larry Czarnik & Suzanne Hyde

    This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.


    • 09 December 2023
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 443
    Register

    Counties: Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire

    As usual, these short county presentations provide some general information about the county including the flag, its history and any flag or county day which is celebrated. Presenters should include a relevant and useful selection of sources (not expected to be exhaustive) that may be available for family history research in the county being presented.

    Topic: Brick Walls

    The procedure to submit your brick wall is set out in the Guide to Brick Walls.

    We ask that your information be submitted by either Powerpoint (preferred option) or via a Word document - only one page - by Thursday 30th November.

    Note: If we run out of time to show your brick wall during the meeting, we will be circulating all the submissions to attendees after the event in the hope that one of the members can pass on some advice or tips to help you with your research.

    This is an online session using the Zoom platform.

    Convenors: Diana Pecar, Linda Radulovitch and Annesley Watson

    Skill level: All 

    • 11 December 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 8
    Register

    This is a focus group examining mental health and institutions for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 11 December 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 7
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of discovering family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 12 December 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 13
    Register

    This is a focus group examining intimate lives and sexual preferences for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 12 December 2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 11
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of discovering family secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 13 December 2023
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 468
    Register

    For this special event, we will be joined by Denis Byrne, Ian Ang and Phillip Mar, the authors of The China-Australia Migration Corridor: History and Heritage, and contributing researcher Dr Christopher Cheng.

    About the authors and researchers

    Denis Byrne is professor of archaeology and heritage studies at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University.

    Ien Ang is distinguished professor of Cultural Studies at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University.

    Phillip Mar is an anthropologist and adjunct researcher at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University.

    Dr Christopher Cheng knows firsthand the double pains of being disconnected from his Chinese roots, while at the same time not being firmly grounded in his parents’ immigrant country of Australia. For not quite a decade since 2008, he has been privileged to further his education in Hong Kong and southern China after completing the first part of his architectural degree in Brisbane, Australia. When not studying, he has been wandering around his ancestral land in southern China. In 2017, he joined the China–Australian Heritage Corridor team as a doctoral student and has been researching and publishing his field observations in academic and popular outlets, so that other “children in the diaspora” can also benefit. When he’s not researching, Christopher writes poems in Chinese, chanted in Cantonese to rhyme.   

    This event will be held online via the ZOOM platform.

    This webinar will be recorded, so you can either watch it live or watch it later.

    • 16 December 2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 457
    Register

     DNA Tools to incorporate into your research planning

    DNA evidence needs to be integrated into a broader research framework and the analysis needs to be undertaken in a systematic manner. Find out about research planning with DNA and hear about useful tools, including a template that you can use to share your DNA findings with others.


    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.



    Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec


    This group meeting will be recorded so you can join live or watch the recording later.


    • 16 December 2023
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 482
    Register

    DNA Research Group - Discussion Group: Case Study

    This session is a facilitated discussion session which will examine and discuss research planning techniques for solving more complex problems using DNA evidence. It requires pre-work by participants and information about the case studies and discussion questions will be distributed before the meeting. All participants are expected to contribute to the discussion.


    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.

    Skill level: Advanced

     Facilitator: Sharon Watson

    Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

    Please note: The topics and tools discussed at this group are pitched at an advanced level and the Research Discussion Group meetings are not recommended for those just beginning their DNA journey.


    This is an online session. It will NOT be recorded due to privacy reasons, so you should only book if you can attend live.


    • 01 January 2024
    • 23 April 2024
    • 9 sessions
    • Online via Zoom
    • 30
    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) including pre-recorded lectures and face to face workshops, you will work on a case study from your own research to learn about:

    • Research planning

    • Analytical methods

    • Documentation

    For more detailed information about the course and presenter please click here.

    Presenter: Danielle Lautrec

    Skill Level: Intermediate


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

    • 13 January 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 499
    Register

    Receiving your DNA test results is an exciting time but it can quickly become confusing. This session will look at the different types of tests available, which one is right for you and which companies do these tests. We will look at some basics to help you understand and interpret your matches and there will be plenty of time for questions so you can start finding those new cousins!

    This is an online session using the ZOOM platform.

    It will NOT be recorded due to privacy reasons, so you should only book if you can attend live.


    Skill level: Beginners

         Presenter: Melissa Hulbert    

    Note: Members need to be logged in to the site to make an event booking.

    • 15 January 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 3
    Register

    This is a focus group examining DNA and secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 15 January 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 13
    Register

    This is a focus group examining DNA and secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 16 January 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Online
    • 12
    Register

    This is a focus group examining DNA and secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 16 January 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 11
    Register

    This is a focus group examining DNA and secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 20 January 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 452
    Register

    RE-SCHEDULED MEETING FROM 4 NOV 2023

    Topic: Pre-1840 Aotearoa New Zealand Ancestors – Maori, whalers, sealers, missionaries and others

    By 1840 when the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi) was signed it was estimated that there were about 80,000 Maori and 2,000 Europeans living in New Zealand. Was one of them your ancestor? Come along and hear about the early days of Aotearoa New Zealand and what's new in New Zealand research. Pauline will talk about her 4x great grandfather, Captain James Joss, a whaler on Stewart Island.  We would love to hear about your early ancestor. Please let us know if you would also like to present to the group. 

    We will be providing the option of either attending this session in person at the SAG Family History Research Centre and Library or online via Zoom.

    For those attending in person tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided, and Pauline will be organising a catch up for lunch nearby. 

    Please note: A minimum of 10 in person attendees are required to make the option of a hybrid session viable. Please register by Wednesday 17Jan if you intend to come in person as we will need to make a decision about proceeding with the hybrid format on that day.

    Those who attend in person will also receive the link to the recording of the session, should they wish to go over anything afterwards.


    Skill level:
    All     Convenor: Pauline Weeks

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

    • 27 January 2024
    • 09 March 2024
    • 7 sessions
    • via Zoom
    • 4

    Register interest by completing survey and sending to admin@sag.org.au

    Need help with starting to solve your DNA dilemmas? Have you tested with Ancestry DNA and want to understand how to work with your results?

    Join Christine Woodlands and other members of the SAG DNA Discussion Group for a 7 part course designed to assist you to understand the information you can glean from your Ancestry DNA matches.

    The program is delivered in four modules. We’ll see how brick walls can come crashing down by using a three prong approach to solving DNA dilemmas at AncestryDNA - grouping your matches, building research trees at Ancestry and using the 'What are the odds?’ tool at DNA Painter.  When participants are comfortable with the approach, they can apply it to the other testing sites and GEDmatch.

    Module 1 and 3 presentations will be prerecorded and available for participants to watch for a two week period. Participants must be available to attend Module 2 and 4 presentations via Zoom as they will not be recorded. Module 2 will be presented from 10am to 12.30pm (Sydney time) on Saturday 3 February 2024. Module 4 will be presented from 10am to 12.30pm (Sydney time) on Saturday 2 March 2024. There will also be three optional two and a half hour discussion session presented via Zoom that will not be recorded.

    We’re limiting the number of participants to twenty as this allows everyone to get the most out of the program.

    For more information about the course, and to complete the survey, click here: https://www.sag.org.au/resources/Documents/Handouts/Summer%202024%20AncestryDNA.pdf

    Direct link to survey: https://www.sag.org.au/resources/Documents/Handouts/Analysing%20your%20AncestryDNA%20Summer%202024%20SURVEY.docx

    The course will be presented online using the Zoom platform.

    Only part of this course will be recorded.

    You must have access to results from an Ancestry DNA test to undertake this course. They can be someone else's results provided you manage the kit.

    • 27 January 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 497
    Register

    Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) User Group

    If you already have DNA chromosome analysis skills and are using the GDAT database tool to manage your DNA information, you might wish to join our new user group.  SAG user groups are aimed at ‘members helping members’ so this is a collaborative working group aimed at sharing information and knowledge.  You must be a SAG member to join this group.

    Sessions will include a short presentation on a specified topic identified by the group, followed by discussion between group members, then round table Q&A regarding the product.  We will meet on Saturdays at 10.00-12.00 using the Zoom platform.  We won’t be recording the sessions, so you must attend live.

    Important things to note:

    1. Discussion will be focussed on utilising the GDAT software for DNA analysis;
    2. Members must have an understanding of the principles of chromosome analysis before joining the group;
    3. Chromosome analysis questions WILL NOT be discussed, except in the context of using the GDAT product.

    Pre-requisite Knowledge for using GDAT:

    1. Be computer literate;
    2. Have the ability to work with spreadsheets and large data sets;
    3. Have been working with DNA results at GEDmatch, FamilyTree DNA, My Heritage, or 23andMe for over 12 months;
    4. Understand the concepts of chromosome analysis and can apply them in practice, in particular:
      1. Be able to differentiate between shared matches and shared segments;
      2. Be able to interpret when matches are ICW on a segment;
      3. Understand triangulation concepts and how to identify Triangulated Groups at each DNA site.

    Before joining our user group, it is best if you have already:

    * Watched the video and undertaken all the tasks in the Quick Start Guide (Setting up) - https://sites.google.com/view/genealogical-dna-analysis-tool/home/video-tutorials#h.t5ehfiqzxea3

    * Read how the developer (Becky) approaches her DNA analysis, recognising the tool allows for multiple variations - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO5BceetmtucroYUJeyWsMSjslV4IQYH/view

    * Set up at least one profile, added a pedigree for that profile and have uploaded segment data from at least one DNA company, such as GEDmatch, FTDNA, 23&Me or My Heritage.  GEDmatch is probably the easiest to start with, utilising Tier 1 tools is recommended for the triangulation report  (but not essential).

    Any issues arising consult the user guide

    https://www.getgdat.com/home

    If it's not covered in the user guide submit the question for discussion at the next meeting by posting in the SAG GDAT User Group, or if the enquiry is more urgent utilise the Facebook GDAT User group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dnatool


    Skill level: Advanced DNA knowledge    

    Group Lead: Veronica Williams

     This session will not be recorded. Please only register if you are able to attend at the advertised time.

    • 29 January 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 1
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 29 January 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Online
    • 7
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of discovering secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 30 January 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Online
    • 10
    Register

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of discovering secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 30 January 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Online
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This is a focus group examining the ethics of sharing secrets for the research project Intimate Lives: The Ethics of Uncovering Family Secrets, lead by Drs. Ashley Barnwell (University of Melbourne) and Alexandra Mountain (The Society of Australian Genealogists). 

    Each focus group has a maximum of 15 registrants. Given we have such high interest, we ask that each person register for just one session at this stage. If there is remaining availability after everyone has had a chance to register in one session we will open them for further registration. This is to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate and to keep the groups small enough so everyone’s voices can be heard.

    The zoom link for the focus group and questions for the sessions will be sent out two days before this session. 

    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ash and Alex at family.secrets.research.project@gmail.com. 

    • 30 January 2024
    • 03 December 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Via Zoom
    • 27
    Register

    Ongoing forum for SAG members who have attended the Analysing Your AncestryDNA Course.

    A series of meetings have been planned for participants of the 2022 and 2023 programs (and previous programs) who are interested in continuing to work with each other on developing their skill in "starting to solve their DNA dilemmas".

    FOCUS OF SESSIONS: Changes to the AncestryDNA platform and participants sharing case studies with and without brick walls!

    DURATION: 1.5 hours on Zoom on the first Tuesday of alternative months starting on 30 January 2024 from 7.30pm to 9pm -  April, June, July, October, December.

    COST: You need to be a current SAG member to be part of the group. The annual cost (on top of SAG membership) is $30 and this covers the 6 sessions.

    PARTICIPANTS: Open to anyone who have attended the “Analysing your AncestryDNA” program and is a current member of the SAG.

    Group Leader: Christine Woodlands

    • 01 February 2024
    • 05 December 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • via Zoom
    • 25
    Register

    Ongoing forum for SAG members who have attended the Analysing Your AncestryDNA Course.

    A series of meetings have been planned for participants of the 2021 program who are interested in continuing to work with each other on developing their skill in "starting to solve their DNA dilemmas".

    FOCUS OF SESSIONS: Changes to the AncestryDNA platform and participants sharing case studies with and without brick walls!

    DURATION: 1.5 hours on Zoom on the first Thursday of alternative months starting on 1 February 2024 from 7.30pm to 9pm - then April, June, August, October, December.

    COST: You need to be a current SAG member to be part of the group. The annual cost (on top of SAG membership) is $30 and this covers the 6 sessions.

    PARTICIPANTS: Open to anyone who have attended the “Analysing your AncestryDNA” program and is a current member of the SAG.

    Group Leader: Christine Woodlands