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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

  • GROUP: Source Citations Group

    • 06 January 2025
    • 12:00 AM
    • 30 June 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 435
    Register

    NOTE: This group runs differently to SAG's other groups. Registration of this group is for the first half of the year (to 30 June 2025).

    This group will only have one scheduled online meeting (held on 18 Jan & recorded). Continuing activity will be via the free Basecamp platform.  This platform allows members to complete activities, post questions to the leads and intereact with other group members. If you do not wish to have a free account on Basecamp you will not be able to participate in the mentoring and activities.

    You can read more about Basecamp here: https://basecamp.com/

    The Source Citations Group is a new members-only research group that the Society is introducing to provide ongoing support to those who want to improve their skills in citing sources.

    Membership of this group will be $15 for the first half of the year (to 30 June). Members will receive:

    • One 2 hour live workshop, held on 18 January 2025 at 10am AEDT and also recorded.
    • Membership of Basecamp group that includes:
      • Chat section, ask questions, monitored by 2-4 ‘mentors’
      • Files – examples, guides, templates etc
      • Recordings of short sessions, e.g. citations in FTM, citations in Legacy, Cite-Builder
      • Other resources such as information about tools and websites
      • Exercises to practice on

    To assist our mentors to prepare for the group we would appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes to complete a very short survey about your previous experience/learning about citations. The survey can by accessed by clicking on the below link.

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CitationsGp


    Group Mentors: Danielle Lautrec, Jennie Fairs & Lyn Hudson-Williamson



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    • SAG Library Day (10am - 4pm)

      • 14 January 2025
      • 01 April 2025
      • 28 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. 

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    • Friday Hang Out with the SAG 2025

      • 24 January 2025
      • 05 December 2025
      • 44 sessions
      • Via Zoom
      Register

      See www.sag.org.au/HangOut for full details including Zoom link and topics (registration is available but not required to join sessions).

      Join us for the free virtual Hang Out with SAG, most Fridays at 4pm AEDT/AEST, where we would like to hear from you alongside a range of speakers tell stories of their family history research and much more.

      We set up these events to hear from our community, how members are doing with their research through sharing their stories. We look to members each week to provide short form talks which can be 1-5 minutes, 5-10 minutes, or less, of their research findings.  

      You can show PowerPoint slides, a website, hold up a photo or object, or just talk - your choice! Email us at admin@sag.org.au with any queries and we can always do a quick Zoom tutorial if you need. 

      If you would like to suggest topics or host a session just let us know!

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    • GROUP: Scottish Research Group

      • 30 January 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 429
      Register

      Come along and join us as we research our Scottish ancestors in a collaborative, friendly and engaging research group. Make sure you have your questions ready and also be ready to assist others if you are able to as this is the basis of what all SAG Groups are about - people helping other people with ideas and suggestions about their family research.

      Shire of interest: Ross & Cromarty

      Topic: Occupations or Trades

      Society CEO Ruth Graham will be providing a talk about the work of coopers in Scotland, providing information on the centuries-old craft. Ruth will be outlining some useful records to support research - 'Nae coopers. Nae whisky'. Ruth will have a handout for those who book.

      SAG members will talk on other interesting occupations including: Tobacco spinning, kilt making, a running stationer, cow feeding in Edinburgh, crofting, female servants, a whitesmith, a compositor, women fish gutters and fiddlers. We thank all those who have offered to present and share knowledge in an interesting way.

      We look forward to seeing you at the meeting so we can all learn the social history and living conditions of some of our forebears in Scotland.

      Diana, Elizabeth and Sally

      SRG Leads

      Skill level:  All, beginners welcome    

      Leads: Diana Pecar, Elizabeth Gordon and Sally Skulte


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    • Shut Up & Write...Family History - February 2025

      • 01 February 2025
      • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 476
      Register

      Join us for another SAG "Shut Up & Write Family History" online session to support anyone with a family history writing project, including our active students. Hosted by SAG CEO Ruth Graham, we will put you through three to four 25-minute sessions of writing, short breaks and then a final discussion on your achievements across the group. This is not a course but a peer support session - you need to come to the meeting with your own writing tasks to do for yourself. The couple of hours is a way to connect with others and hear about some amazing projects they are undertaking.

      Be prepared to write! Here is some background on SU&W meetings - works in cafes as well as Zoom: https://thesiswhisperer.com/shut-up-and-write/


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    • 2025 February Certificate in Genealogical Research - Enrolment

      • 03 February 2025
      • 7:00 PM
      • 31 December 2025
      • 12:00 PM
      • Online
      Register

      The Society's Certificate in Genealogical Research is designed for those with more than three years family history research experience and who have gained at least some elementary research skills and a broad, even if basic, knowledge of resources available. To complete the assessments, you are expected to extend your research beyond what can be found on the internet and to use local libraries and family history society collections, either in-person or remotely where possible. 

      The course consists of 8 assignments plus an online exam undertaken across a year. For each assignment you will be given the outline of what is required, together with some guidance to consider in preparing your submission. The assignments have been carefully selected to reflect the sorts of skills needed by genealogists and the course is essentially practical exercises in self-directed learning from experience.

      More details about the program, including 2025 cohort due dates and FAQ can be found by clicking on the link below.

      SAG Certificate in Genealogical Research 2025 cohorts.pdf

      The induction webinar to be held on 3 February at 7pm AEDT will be recorded, so you can either watch it live or watch it later.

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    • Family History Connect | Was your ancestor in the British Parliament?

      • 04 February 2025
      • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • Online via Zoom
      • 142
      Register

      Family History Connect | Was your ancestor in the British Parliament?

      Our 'members-only' series, Family History Connect, feature themed sessions focusing on particular areas of genealogical research.

      Sessions are generally facilitated by one of the Society’s wonderful volunteers and this session will take place online.  These sessions are open to all current members of the Society. 

      Was your ancestor in the British Parliament?

      Finding a member of your extended family that was in parliament between 1421 and 1832 can potentially unlock a lot of fascinating information. The History of Parliament books are being progressively put up online and are free to search. Not only are the extensive biographies with sources of a huge number of people, but there is lots of info about their political beliefs, their actions and links to their colleagues. Join Patrice Connelly for a tour of this amazing resource and gain an understanding of the election processes throughout the eras as well as the extensive social history resources available.

      This is a members only event that will take place via Zoom.

      Bookings are essential for this session.




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    • WEBINAR: Plan, manage and organise your family history research using Notion

      • 06 February 2025
      • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 423
      Register

      Learn how the free online app, Notion, can help you plan, manage and organise your family history research and writing. Use Notion to plan your research, and keep track of research tasks and source citations. Use it to connect your research plans with your research notes and evidence documentation, improving research outcomes. Use it to plan and coordinate your writing projects and tasks, such as coursework, articles, blog posts and social media. Feel more in control, save heaps of time and improve the quality of your family history.

      Presenter: Danielle Lautrec

      Where an event is recorded the recording link will be emailed to registrants within five working days of the live presentation. 

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    • GROUP: Family Tree Maker User Group

      • 08 February 2025
      • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
      • via Zoom or in person at Level 2, 379 Kent Street, Sydney
      • 469
      Register

      Session Topics:  TBA

      This meeting has two sessions with an hour break for lunch. Registration is for both sessions.

      Join other users of this popular family history software program for insights, ideas and opportunities to share tips and ask questions.

      Bring your questions about using FTM and join Convenor Larry Czarnik and other group members as they lead you through the session.

      Each session includes time for questions and answers.

      Registrations for in person attendees close on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025.

      Online attendees can register up until the start of the meeting.

      Skill level: All, beginners welcome     Convenor: Larry Czarnik



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    • GROUP: The Writing Group February Meeting

      • 13 February 2025
      • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 179
      Register

      The first meeting of the Writing Group for 2025 will focus on writing that involves both historical fact and creative fiction. 

      Our guest speaker is Michelle Montebello, an Australian author who won the 2023 International Book Excellence Award with “The Quarantine Station”. This captivating historical novel comprises two stories, of the past and of its discovery in the present, set a century apart at the Quarantine Station on North Head in Manly, Sydney. Michelle will outline her research sources and her methods of writing and interweaving two timelines to construct an engaging narrative.

      The meeting will also include discussion of priorities for the year and a brief review of last year, to ensure we plan a series of interest to all members.

      About 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!

      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.

      Skill Level: All    

      Group Leads: Elizabeth Capelin & Emily Purser


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

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    • GROUP: English Research Group

      • 13 February 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 448
      Register

      Topic: Old/archaic/forgotten or plain weird Occupations

      We are pleased that many SAG members came forward and offered to give short talks on various occupations and trades.

      We are excited to learn about:

      • Carpet weaving
      • They're Not 'Just' Ag.Labs and Farmers
      • Shoe making
      • Print ink manufacturing in London
      • Japanning
      • Cowkeeping
      • Hand loom weavers
      • Apothecaries
      • Stationers
      • Saggar Maker's Bottom Knocker - that'll be interesting!
      • Railway plate layer
      • Ale Wife

      What a varied and interesting meeting with lots of social history and learning about the way of life of many of our ancestors.

      We look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting for 2025.

      Annesley, Diana and Linda

      ERG Leads

      Come along and join us as we research our English ancestors in a collaborative, friendly and engaging research group. Make sure you have your questions ready and also be ready to assist others if you are able to as this is the basis of what all SAG Groups are about - people helping other people with ideas and suggestions about their family research. 

      This is an online session using the Zoom platform.

      Convenors: Diana Pecar, Linda Radulovitch and Annesley Watson

      Skill level: All


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    • GROUP: Legacy Software Users Group

      • 15 February 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 491
      Register

      Topic: Events and timelines 

      How to add events, including shared events, custom events and customised sentences for reports. How to add citations and images to events, and generate timelines based on the events.

      Our Legacy Group sessions are suitable for beginners and also experienced users. If you have been using Legacy for a while, bring along your tips to share with others in the group. This session will be recorded, so you can attend live or watch the recording later. Copies of the slides and some exercises to practice will also be provided.

      This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.


      Skill level: All     Convenor:  Danielle Lautrec




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    • WEBINAR: SAG Book Club/Meet the Author - The Golden Thread by Tea Cooper

      • 19 February 2025
      • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 430
      Register

      Join us in our online book club event for an opportunity to meet the author, share ideas with other enthusiastic readers and gain new perspectives on our own family history research. This event is FREE for Society members - if you are not yet a member, we'd love you to join!

      We look forward to discussing The Golden Thread with author Téa Cooper.

      How does it work?

      SAG Book Club events are free to SAG members. Each event runs via Zoom for about an hour. Sometimes we will be joined by the book’s author or another special guest, and sometimes we’ll have opportunities for small discussion groups to share our reactions and insights with fellow SAG members: www.sag.org.au/BookClub

      This event will be held via the ZOOM Platform.
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    • WEBINAR: SAG New Member Induction

      • 20 February 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • 489
      Register

      Are you a new member and want to find out how to get the most out of your SAG membership? Or maybe you’ve been a member for a while but not really utilised our services and want to know what to do next. 

      This event will be held via the ZOOM Platform.

      Where an event is recorded the recording link will be emailed to registrants within five working days of the live presentation. 



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    • WEBINAR: First Look at AncestryDNA

      • 22 February 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 10
      Register

      This session is ideal for people who are starting to work with their AncestryDNA test results. We’ll cover the reporting features for testers who don’t have an Ancestry subscription and then the additional features that come with subscriptions. Christine will share her "Top 10" techniques for working with AncestryDNA.

      Demonstrations and case studies will be featured in the session. There'll be plenty of time for questions. Reference material will be available after the session.

      Participants should have an understanding of the different types of DNA tests and how they can be used. This is covered in Beginners’ Introduction to DNA. When you register, we’ll send you a link to a pre-recorded webinar if you’d like a refresh.

      This session is limited to 25 participants.


      Skill level: Beginner

      Presenter: Christine Woodlands 

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    • Let's Talk About...Crafting for Family History

      • 24 February 2025
      • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 462
      Register

      Join our panel as we talk about crafting for family history! More information to come soon.

      Do you have a question you are desperate to have answered? Why not submit it in advance. Click on the link to send us your question now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAG-Talk-about-question

      NOTE: We will try to answer all advance questions that are submitted, however, at times the volume of questions received means this is not possible.

      Please note: Members will need to be logged into the website to register.

      This is an online session using the ZOOM platform.

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


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    • GROUP: Irish Research Group

      • 12 March 2025
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • via Zoom
      • 468
      Register

      Please join us at the March meeting for three presentations by SAG members: 

      Rebels without a cause: the Telicherry Five in exile. Inspired by rebellion in the north in 1798, Michael Dwyer, a farmer from County Wicklow, led a group of rebels in Ireland’s south to hold out spectacularly against British forces until December 1803, when the arrest of their wives and families led them to surrender on terms. Terms that allowed Dwyer and his four fellow rebels, Hugh ‘Vestey’ Byrne, Martin Burke, Arthur Devlin and John Mernagh, to escape execution by going into permanent exile as free men. Arriving in Sydney aboard the Telicherry in 1806, they became known as the Telicherry Five. Considered by some to be the most dangerous men in the colony, they were free men with neighbouring land grants at Cabramatta and excess baggage to burn. So, what happened next? In this commemorative two-hundredth year since the death of her fourth great-grandfather, Michael Dwyer, Julie Coulton will shed light upon the individual fates of these five Irish political revolutionaries in Australian exile. 

      Ireland X0:  Victoria Mail will present on her experience with Ireland XO (Ireland Reaching Out), walking in the footsteps of her ancestors in Cashel, Tipperary.

      Elizabethan Fiants of Ireland: Chris Hingerty, lead of the SAG Genetic Genealogy Advisory Group and Member of the DNA Research Group, will take us through The Fiants of Elizabeth the First, an important administrative source for knowledge of both Gaelic and English communities in Ireland (1521-1603).

      Skill level: All

           Group Leads: Kathleen Hackett & Sally Skulte

      Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons


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    • GROUP: The Writing Group March Meeting

      • 13 March 2025
      • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 189
      Register

      About 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!

      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.

      Skill Level: All    

      Group Leads: Elizabeth Capelin & Emily Purser


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

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    • WORKSHOP: Introduction to Writing Family History Workshop with Dr Betty O'Neill

      • 14 March 2025
      • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
      • online via Zoom
      • 16
      Register

      ONLINE WORKSHOP

      Unlock the stories of your past in this inspiring one-day workshop designed to help you transform family history research into captivating narratives. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to refine your writing, this hands-on session will give you the tools to bring your ancestors’ lives to life on the page.

      Guided by published author, well-known family historian and creative writing teacher Dr Betty O’Neill, you’ll learn how to craft compelling stories from genealogical research, oral histories, and family legends. Discover techniques to create vivid scenes, develop memorable characters, and weave historical context seamlessly into your writing. Through guided exercises you’ll leave with newfound confidence and a roadmap to continue your family history project.

      Held in a welcoming, collaborative environment, this workshop is perfect for those who want to preserve family legacies, connect with loved ones through storytelling, or explore the richness of their heritage. You’ll also meet like-minded individuals, share ideas, and gain inspiration from their journeys.

      No prior writing experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, any family research and materials you'd like to reference, and a passion for preserving the past. Let us help you turn your family history into a lasting treasure for generations to come.

      Spaces are limited—book your spot today!

      The workshop will be limited to 16 participants.

      Registrations close Wednesday 12 March 2025.


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

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    • LECTURE: Beginners' Introduction to DNA

      • 15 March 2025
      • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • Level 2, 379 Kent Street, Sydney
      • 30
      Register

      This is an in person event at the SAG Family History Research Centre & Library. 

      Online sessions of this presentation will be available on other dates in 2025.

      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!

       Skill level: Beginners

      Presenter: Melissa Hulbert 

        


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    • Family History Connect | The Irish Archaeological Societies

      • 18 March 2025
      • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • Online via Zoom
      • 114
      Register

      Family History Connect | The Irish Archaeological Societies

      Our 'members-only' series, Family History Connect, feature themed sessions focusing on particular areas of genealogical research.

      Sessions are generally facilitated by one of the Society’s wonderful volunteers and this session will take place online.  These sessions are open to all current members of the Society. 

      The Irish Archaeological Societies

      There are many genealogical resources in several series of journals published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Ireland. Many of these are available on Internet Archive and copies are also in the SAG Library. Patrice Connelly will be your tour guide around Ireland as she visits societies in Kildare, Louth, Waterford and elsewhere to show you not only the genealogies, but also how the various types of histories – social, antiquarian, topographical and others – can enliven your genealogy research. There are a number of similar society journals published in Britain as well, so you can use the same techniques to visit those.

      This is a members only event that will take place via Zoom.

      Bookings are essential for this session.




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    • GROUP: AI & IT Special Interest Group

      • 26 March 2025
      • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 477
      Register

      Are you wanting to learn about some of the latest technology tools and AI approaches for Family History?  Wanting some tips and tricks for using different software? Join our bi-monthly AI & IT Special Interest Group Meetings.

      Each session is made of a combination of these different segments (in order to try and encourage participation and sharing). These sessions are designed to be member driven so if you have something to share or a topic to be covered, please put it forward.  Any content e.g. AI, software, hardware, tools etc. can be slotted into these broad categories.

      • Latest Updates - Developments in AI, software and hardware
      • News and Views - Opinions, discussion points, recommended software/hardware
      • Quick Tips - 3 minutes or less
      • Show & Tell - like at school - share something you've done with AI or Tech
      • In Depth Focus - longer demonstration of tools, software
      • Helpdesk - problems and support, suggestions


      Skill level: All

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


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    • GROUP: DNA Research Group - Tools in Practice

      • 29 March 2025
      • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 486
      Register

      Topic: Working with Artificial Intelligence for DNA Research

      This session will briefly outline the various AI Platforms that members are finding useful in increasing their productivity for their DNA research. Members of the DNA Research Group will demonstrate some routine activities they have been able to automate through the use of these tools. Any Member who has a tool they would like to demonstrate should contact the convenors at least 7-14 days prior the session. Following the session we aim to share these tools by creating a SAG library of custom GPT’s (ChatGPT) or artefacts (Claude) for use by society members. 

      The DNA Research Group - Tools in Practice is a collaborative group designed to assist researchers with the analysis and interpretation of genetic genealogy results.

      The group is designed to meet the needs of attendees with an intermediate level of knowledge of genetic genealogy.

      Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec


      NOTE: We will confirm soon whether this session will be recorded or not

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    • GROUP: DNA Research Discussion Group

      • 29 March 2025
      • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • Via Zoom
      • 495
      Register

      Topic: What repetitive DNA tasks could be replaced by AI tools to help us increase our productivity?          

      Facilitator: Sharon Watson

      Presenter: Christine Hingerty

      Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Danielle Lautrec

      This session is a facilitated discussion session which seeks to identify a list of manual repetitive tasks members would find useful in improving their research productivity and ranking them in terms of priority. The session will also seek volunteers to work in small groups to progress the development of the identified tools with the view to adding them to the SAG shared library of AI DNA tools. Information and discussion questions will be distributed before the meeting, it requires pre-work by participants with all attendees expected to contribute to the discussion.

      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.


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    • COURSE: Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History

      • 03 April 2025
      • 22 May 2025
      • 7 sessions
      • via Zoom
      • 39
      Registration is closed

      Seven Part Online Course

      Would you like to investigate your family history but have no idea where to start or have you previously signed up to an online platform but felt overwhelmed by all the information available?

      The Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia’s oldest family history society, is excited to again offer our seven part online course “Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History.”

      Over the course of seven sessions (two hours per session) you will learn about:

      • Key tools - family history software platforms, file organisation, research plans
      • Traditional records (document based) research – types of records, locating records
      • Electronic databases – Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Findmypast and more
      • Using maps in family history research
      • Other resources such as Family History Societies, online forums and education options
      • Introduction to DNA research including legal and ethical considerations
      • Various ways to chart, share and publish your findings, including privacy and copyright concerns

      While the course will focus on records available in Australia, North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland we will also touch on locating records in other countries and the skills you will learn can be applied to researching ancestors from anywhere in the world.

      All sessions in this course will be recorded. If you are unable to attend live you will still be able to catch up with all the content.

      Lead Presenter: Vanessa Cassin, SAG Education Manager

      Skill Level: Beginner

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

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    • 2025 August Certificate in Genealogical Research - Enrolment

      • 05 August 2025
      • 7:00 PM
      • 31 August 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • Online
      Register

      The Society's Certificate in Genealogical Research is designed for those with more than three years family history research experience and who have gained at least some elementary research skills and a broad, even if basic, knowledge of resources available. To complete the assessments, you are expected to extend your research beyond what can be found on the internet and to use local libraries and family history society collections, either in-person or remotely where possible. 

      The course consists of 8 assignments plus an online exam undertaken across a year. For each assignment you will be given the outline of what is required, together with some guidance to consider in preparing your submission. The assignments have been carefully selected to reflect the sorts of skills needed by genealogists and the course is essentially practical exercises in self-directed learning from experience.

      More details about the program, including 2025 cohort due dates and  FAQ can be found by clicking on the link below.

      SAG Certificate in Genealogical Research 2025 cohorts.pdf

      The induction webinar to be held on 3 February at 7pm AEDT will be recorded, so you can either watch it live or watch it later.

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    • COURSE: Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History

      • 01 October 2025
      • 19 November 2025
      • 7 sessions
      • via Zoom
      • 40
      Registration is closed

      Seven Part Online Course

      Would you like to investigate your family history but have no idea where to start or have you previously signed up to an online platform but felt overwhelmed by all the information available?

      The Society of Australian Genealogists, Australia’s oldest family history society, is excited to again offer our seven part online course “Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History.”

      Over the course of seven sessions (two hours per session) you will learn about:

      • Key tools - family history software platforms, file organisation, research plans
      • Traditional records (document based) research – types of records, locating records
      • Electronic databases – Ancestry, FamilySearch, MyHeritage, Findmypast and more
      • Using maps in family history research
      • Other resources such as Family History Societies, online forums and education options
      • Introduction to DNA research including legal and ethical considerations
      • Various ways to chart, share and publish your findings, including privacy and copyright concerns

      While the course will focus on records available in Australia, North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland we will also touch on locating records in other countries and the skills you will learn can be applied to researching ancestors from anywhere in the world.

      All sessions in this course will be recorded. If you are unable to attend live you will still be able to catch up with all the content.

      Lead Presenter: Vanessa Cassin, SAG Education Manager

      Skill Level: Beginner

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

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