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• GROUP: Tuesday Follow Up Group for Analysing your AncestryDNA Course

  • Start
    03 March 2026
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  • End
    01 December 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    21

  

  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, 2023 and 2024 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 3 March 2026 from 7.30pm to 9pm -  March, June, September & 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

  

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• GROUP: Thursday Follow Up Group for Analysing your AncestryDNA Course

  • Start
    05 March 2026
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  • End
    03 December 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    21

  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 5 March 2026 from 7.30pm to 9pm - then June, September & 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

  

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• GROUP: GDAT Chromosome Analysis Group

  • When
    21 November 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    45

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  If you already have DNA chromosome analysis skills and are planning to use the GDAT database tool to manage your DNA information, you might wish to join our GDAT chromosome analysis 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 3-4 times a year on Saturday mornings 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, incorporating new chromosome analysis techniques and tools.
  2. Members must have an understanding of the principles of chromosome analysis before joining the group;
  3. Basic 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 chromosome sites such as GEDmatch, FamilyTree DNA and My Heritage ideally 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; 

  * Read how the developer (Becky) approaches her DNA analysis, recognising the tool allows for multiple variations - Becky's Process;

  * Set up at least one profile, including having 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.  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 on Facebook. If the enquiry is more urgent, utilise the ‘Official’ GDAT Facebook User Group.

  Skill level: Advanced DNA knowledge

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams and Gail Bryant

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

  
  

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• GROUP: DNA Research Group (AM) - Tools in Practice

  • When
    05 December 2026
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    495

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  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.

  Tools in Practice sessions help members consolidate what they have learnt from recent DNA events when applying new tools and techniques in their research.  Come along and share your experience with others, what you learned and tips for others getting started.  Our more experienced members can also provide help if you need it.

  If you have a specific topic you would like on the agenda or a DNA Story you would like to share, please contact the group leads at least one week before the session via admin@sag.com.au

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams, Danielle Lautrec & Christine Woodlands

  
  

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• GROUP: DNA Research Discussion Group (PM)

  • When
    05 December 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    493

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  DNA Research Group - Our Discussion Group is targeted at our more experienced DNA group members.  The group is committed to providing leadership on DNA Practice in the society and keen to work with others to increased their shared understanding of the exciting field of genetic genealogy. Attendees are required to undertake pre-work for the discussion, distributed prior to each meeting.

  Throughout the year group meetings will include:

  • Peer Review, via member case studies including analysis of documented evidence;
  • Brick Wall Analysis, via member case studies - ideas for future research;
  • Year in Review, plus scoping for future events;
  • Development of process documents to assist members with their research.  

  December's Meeting

  Our December meeting topic: Brick Wall Case Studies

  Please note: The topics and tools discussed at this group are aimed at our more experienced DNA researchers. We do not recommend the Discussion Group for those just beginning their DNA journey.

  Facilitator: Sharon Watson

  Group Leads: Veronica Williams, Danielle Lautrec & Christine Woodlands

  
  

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