Society of Australian Genealogists

Society of Australian Genealogists We help people to find their family & share their stories. Education charity teaching family history since 1932. All welcome via: http://www.sag.org.au

Society of Australian Genealogists supporting a community of family historians since 1932. Online courses/events, Library & Archives.

Ready to Share Your Family History Stories with Confidence? Struggle with PowerPoint but want to present your research t...
13/02/2026

Ready to Share Your Family History Stories with Confidence? Struggle with PowerPoint but want to present your research to your family, local society, or online group?

Be with us online for a hands-on, two-part online workshop on 14 & 28 February, designed especially for family historians: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6439499

👩‍🏫 Presenter: Melissa Hulbert
💻 Delivered via Zoom
🎯 Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate

Over two interactive sessions you will:

🖥️ Learn the basics — backgrounds, text, images and simple animation
🎬 Explore advanced techniques — creative backgrounds, animation, video and sound
📖 Build your own personalised presentation
🎉 Have the opportunity to present at our popular Friday Hang Out with SAG Members

No prior knowledge of PowerPoint is required — just ensure you have the software installed on your computer (desktop version recommended).

💘 This Friday’s Hang Out with the Society of Australian Genealogists 💘Friday 13 February | 4.00pm AEDT | Online: https:/...
10/02/2026

💘 This Friday’s Hang Out with the Society of Australian Genealogists 💘

Friday 13 February | 4.00pm AEDT | Online: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6523120

Love is in the air… and in your family tree ✨
Romantic love, star-crossed lovers, unrequited love, forbidden love, spurned love, platonic love - however it shows up, every family tree has its love stories.

Join Chris H and fellow members for a relaxed Friday Hang Out as we share the love stories hiding in our family histories. Bring a tale, a mystery, a triumph, or just your curiosity - slides optional, stories encouraged.

💻 Online
❤️ Members welcome
☕ Stay for the stories

We would love to see you there.

Image from the SAG collection.

📚 Library Open This Saturday!The Society of Australian Genealogists Library will be open Saturday 7 February from 10.00a...
06/02/2026

📚 Library Open This Saturday!
The Society of Australian Genealogists Library will be open Saturday 7 February from 10.00am (AEDT) to 4.00pm at 379 Kent Street in Sydney: www.sag.org.au/visitus

Drop in to research your family history, consult our specialist collections, or get a little help from our friendly team. Whether you are chasing a brick wall or just getting started, we’re here for you.

See you Saturday!

This week’s Hang Out topic: Why would I want to go to the archives? ✨📂Friday Hang Outs are our weekly member-only commun...
05/02/2026

This week’s Hang Out topic: Why would I want to go to the archives? ✨📂Friday Hang Outs are our weekly member-only community event 4.00pm - 5.00pm AEDT online, more details at: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6523120

Ever wondered what treasures are hiding beyond online databases?
This week, Yvonne has stepped up as our Hang Out host, leading a relaxed, curiosity-fuelled conversation about why archives matter.

Why do you go to the archives?
Where have you been: local, state, national, overseas?
What unexpected, moving, or downright thrilling finds have you uncovered?

Join us for an informal, friendly session where stories are the star.
You’re very welcome to share with or without slides, with or without photos, with or without a fully formed story.

Come to listen, come to talk, come to be inspired and maybe get nudged into your next archive visit. We would love to see you there and hear your archive adventures.

Thinking about taking your family history studies further in 2026? Are you feeling inspired to start some formal study i...
03/02/2026

Thinking about taking your family history studies further in 2026?
Are you feeling inspired to start some formal study in family history this year but not sure where to begin? https://www.sag.org.au/event-6541589

Join the Society of Australian Genealogists online at 7pm on Thursday 12 February for an informal info session with our staff, as they walk you through the study pathways available at SAG throughout 2026.

We’ll cover:
📚 Beginner’s Practical Introduction to Family History
🧭 Genealogy Methods Course
🎓 Certificate in Genealogical Research (skills assessment program)
🏛️ Diploma in Family Historical Studies
🧬 DNA research offerings

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next professional step, this session will help you find the right fit for your goals.

👉 Free to attend | Online | 7pm AEDT - Registration at: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6541589
Perfect for anyone curious about where family history study could take them next.

Friday Hang Out – Tomorrow!Join us Friday 30 January from 4.00pm AEDT for our relaxed end-of-week Hang Out, with the ses...
29/01/2026

Friday Hang Out – Tomorrow!

Join us Friday 30 January from 4.00pm AEDT for our relaxed end-of-week Hang Out, with the session hosted by Lilian.

Theme: My Current Family Project is…

What are you working on right now? A stubborn brick wall, a new discovery, a long-term rewrite, or something that’s taken a surprising turn? This session is all about sharing what’s on your research desk at the moment, big or small.

No slides, no problem (though you can have slides), no pressure, we welcome conversation, curiosity, and a chance to hear what others are uncovering and how they’re tackling it.

Bring a cuppa or a cocktail, drop in, and join the chat 👋

Image from Büşranur Aydın

🗺️ Tonight: Maps, Stories & Scottish Ancestors 🗺️ All welcome from 7.00pm AEDT: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6415834 How...
28/01/2026

🗺️ Tonight: Maps, Stories & Scottish Ancestors 🗺️ All welcome from 7.00pm AEDT: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6415834

How well do you really know the places your ancestors lived? Tonight’s Scottish Research Group meeting puts maps at the heart of family history, helping you see your ancestors not just as names, but as people moving through real landscapes.

✨ We’re delighted to welcome Chris Fleet, Map Curator at the National Library of Scotland, joining us live from Edinburgh. Chris will showcase extraordinary historic maps — including early maps dating back to the 1580s and Ordnance Survey maps — and explain how they can transform your research by revealing the social, physical and human landscapes your ancestors inhabited across Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland and beyond.

📖 We’ll also hear from Dr Karen Brooks, acclaimed Australian historical novelist discussing The Whisky Widow (set in the Scottish Highlands of the 1780s) and how deep historical research, place, and women’s voices shape compelling stories.

This is a collaborative, friendly session: bring your questions, share ideas, and help others if you can. That’s what SAG groups are all about: people helping people.

🔰 Skill level: All welcome — beginners encouraged
👥 Group leads: Diana Pecar, Elizabeth Gordon & Sally Skulte

✨ Unlocking the Legacy ✨📅 4 February 6.30pm AEDT | ⏱ 1 hour online: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6478442 Embark on a jou...
27/01/2026

✨ Unlocking the Legacy ✨
📅 4 February 6.30pm AEDT | ⏱ 1 hour online: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6478442

Embark on a journey through time and tradition in Unlocking the Legacy with Fiona Brooker, an online talk and hands-on workshop exploring the stories behind the heirlooms we inherit.

Whether it is a locket, a letter, or something more unusual, discover practical ways to trace an object’s history, understand its meaning, and preserve its story for future generations.

Bring your curiosity (and maybe a favourite family treasure) and learn how objects can unlock powerful family stories. Tickets from $25 for the session.

Back to School, Family History Style🎒 Back-to-school reflectionEven if your school days are long behind you, this time o...
27/01/2026

Back to School, Family History Style

🎒 Back-to-school reflection

Even if your school days are long behind you, this time of year still feels like a fresh start.

It’s a great moment to:
📚 learn one new research skill
🗂 organise a small pile of family papers
✏️ write down a story you’ve been meaning to record

Family history doesn’t need a new year — sometimes it just needs a new term.
👇 What’s one small “back to school” goal for your family history this month?

School image from Suzy Hazelwood

💡 Curious about AI & tech for family history?Join us Wednesday night, 28 January for our AI & IT Special Interest Group ...
27/01/2026

💡 Curious about AI & tech for family history?
Join us Wednesday night, 28 January for our AI & IT Special Interest Group meeting: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6394593

If you are keen to explore the latest technology tools, AI approaches, software tips and digital workflows for genealogy, this friendly, collaborative session is for you. Whether you are experimenting with AI, refining your tech setup, or just wondering what’s new, you’ll find plenty to spark ideas.

Each meeting is member-driven and highly interactive, with space to share, ask questions, and learn together. Sessions typically include:

🔹 Latest Updates – what’s new in AI, software & hardware
🔹 News & Views – opinions, discussion points & recommendations
🔹 Quick Tips – practical ideas in 3 minutes or less
🔹 Show & Tell – share something you have done with tech or AI
🔹 In-Depth Focus – longer demonstrations of tools or software
🔹 Helpdesk – troubleshooting, questions & suggestions

✨ Skill level: All welcome — from curious beginners to confident tech users.

👥 Group Leads: Andrew Redfern, Yvonne Masters, Sandy Pullen & Maureen Trotter

Come along, listen in, or jump into the conversation — and if you have got something to share, we would love to hear it!

Society of Australian Genealogists membership is open to all! We welcome amateur family historians side-by-side with pro...
27/01/2026

Society of Australian Genealogists membership is open to all!

We welcome amateur family historians side-by-side with professional researchers - have a look some good reasons for joining: https://sag.org.au/MemberBenefits/

Membership gives you access to a community doing what we all love to do - find our family and share their stories.

We also have some amazing support in our Family History Research Centre & Library where Library Assistants and Researcher Officers can directly help with your queries. In addition, we hold extensive resources (including a 70,000+ item collection) and run exclusive and discounted events for members.

This week alone showcases the diversity of SAG’s offerings: study courses tonight, our AI & IT Special Interest Group Wednesday night, our Scottish Research Group Thursday, and Friday Hang Out community meeting to end the week!

There is something for everyone – education and inspiration!


Image from the SAG Collection.

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