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.

Watching Who Do You Think You Are? Australia tonight on SBS and feeling inspired to explore your own family story? https...
12/05/2026

Watching Who Do You Think You Are? Australia tonight on SBS and feeling inspired to explore your own family story? https://www.sag.org.au/StudyOnlineWithUs

Every family has moments waiting to be uncovered: the migrant journey, the mystery photograph, the unexpected connection, or the ancestor whose story changes how you see yourself.

At Society of Australian Genealogists, we help people take those first steps (and the next ones too). Whether youe completely new to family history or ready to build your research skills, there are so many ways to get involved:
• 📚 Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History
• 🧬 DNA and genealogy programs
• 💻 Online lectures, workshops and webinars
• 🏛️ Library and research support
• 👥 Research groups and community events

You don’t need to have all the answers to begin, sometimes one document, one photo, or one conversation is enough to start the journey.

Come connect with a community that shares your curiosity and passion for family stories.

Thank you to all of our Mums and mother figures both in the world and in our family histories - today and every day.
09/05/2026

Thank you to all of our Mums and mother figures both in the world and in our family histories - today and every day.

📚 Join us this Wednesday evening for a special online Book Club event with Society Fellow Heather Garnsey OAM as we expl...
09/05/2026

📚 Join us this Wednesday evening for a special online Book Club event with Society Fellow Heather Garnsey OAM as we explore Unravelled ... The Life of Elizabeth Fulloon, Superintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory, 1824–1827. All welcome and FREE for members: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6562535

Described by Governor Darling as a woman of “extraordinary bodily strength and energy of character,” Elizabeth Fulloon’s story offers a fascinating window into women, power and resilience in early colonial New South Wales.

From her Huguenot roots in London to her appointment as Superintendent of the Parramatta Female Factory, this compelling discussion will uncover the realities of one of the colony’s most significant institutions for women, the tensions that shaped it, and the dramatic events leading to the Riot of October 1827.

Whether your interests lie in women’s history, colonial Australia or the untold stories behind familiar historical events, this is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from the author and ask your own questions.

🗓 Wednesday 13 May 2026
🕢 7.30pm AEST
🎟 Free for SAG members - not yet a member? Join today via www.sag.org.au/memberbenefits

We look forward to seeing you online for what promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging conversation.

There’s often a moment in family history research that stays with you - a photograph rediscovered, a line in a diary, or...
08/05/2026

There’s often a moment in family history research that stays with you - a photograph rediscovered, a line in a diary, or a story passed quietly through generations.

Now is the time to transform that spark into something enduring.

The Croker Prize for Biography is open to all financial members of the Society of Australian Genealogists, and we invite you to share the story of the relative you most wish you’d known.

✍️ Entries should include:
• A biographical essay of 800–1,000 words
• Based on one of your relatives
• Inspired by this year’s theme: The relative I wish I’d met

📅 Entries close: 31 May 2026
See the link in the comments for full conditions of entry.

The Croker Prize is more than a writing competition — it is an opportunity to preserve family stories, develop your skills as a storyteller, and contribute to the rich tradition of biography and family history.

✨ Sharing Your Stories: From Memory to Manuscript: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6578607 📅 Saturday 30 May | Online Confe...
29/04/2026

✨ Sharing Your Stories: From Memory to Manuscript: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6578607
📅 Saturday 30 May | Online Conference

Everyone has a story but how do you turn memories, interviews, and fragments of research into something meaningful, engaging, and lasting?

Join us for this inspiring online conference focused on the practical skills of storytelling in family history. Whether you’re starting with handwritten notes, recorded conversations, or years of research, this event will help you shape your material into clear, compelling narratives.

Across the day, explore a range of creative approaches, including:
✍️ Writing and structuring your story
📖 Visual storytelling
🎥 Creating videos, podcasts and multimedia projects
🧩 Bringing together research into a cohesive narrative

This is a wonderful opportunity to move beyond collecting information and begin sharing your family history in ways that connect, resonate, and endure.

🎟️ Join us online and take the next step in transforming your research into a story worth telling.

Ready to take your family history beyond charts and notes—and turn it into something truly lasting?📅 Starting 8 May - Se...
28/04/2026

Ready to take your family history beyond charts and notes—and turn it into something truly lasting?

📅 Starting 8 May - See this link for full details and registration: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6587551
In addition, WeAre.xyz and SAG offer a free six-month subscription to WeAre.xyz for all registered participants in this course.

Transform your research into a rich, digital legacy with our new four-session course using WeAre.xyz.

This hands-on course is designed to help you move beyond static family trees and build a dynamic, multimedia archive that brings your ancestors’ stories to life—combining text, images, maps, and more in one beautifully structured space.

✨ Over four weeks, you will:

🔹 Set the Foundation
Plan and organise your content, upload media efficiently, and master essential tools like maps, family trees, and Tables of Content.

🔹 Create Engaging Content
Build detailed ancestor profiles and articles, design compelling banners, and connect your research using TAGs—People, Places, Occasions, Artefacts, and Families.

🔹 Expand Your Narrative
Develop frameworks for places and events, design custom maps, and create an integrated blog to share your stories.

🔹 Share and Preserve
Invite family to collaborate, publish your archive, and showcase your work to a wider community.

💻 With weekly Zoom workshops and help sessions, you’ll receive expert guidance and personalised support every step of the way.

By the end, you’ll have a polished, published archive—ready to share with family now and preserve for generations to come.

👉 Start building your digital legacy next week.

Unlock the power of DNA to solve your toughest family history puzzles 🔍🧬 Online Wednesday 6 May from 7.00pm AEST, we are...
27/04/2026

Unlock the power of DNA to solve your toughest family history puzzles 🔍🧬 Online Wednesday 6 May from 7.00pm AEST, we are delighted to welcome Jonny Perl, creator of DNA Painter, for a practical and insightful session on using the “What Are the Odds?” tools. All welcome: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6486753

Whether you’re trying to identify unknown ancestors, confirm relationships, or untangle complex matches, this session will show you how to approach DNA mysteries with clarity and confidence.

You will learn:
• What types of genealogical mysteries these tools can help solve
• What information you need before you begin
• How to interpret your results — and understand the limitations
• The differences between the original and “plus” versions

👉 Book your place now and take your DNA research to the next level.

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