Society of Australian Genealogists upcoming events

COURSE: Digital Skills for Family History - Level 1 (14 September 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Digital Skills for Family History - Part 1

In this hands-on course, you'll learn to:

Set Up Your Computer for Research: Learn how to organise your digital workspace for efficient and effective genealogical research.

Access Key Repositories and Record Sets: Discover where to find vital records and how to remotely access many of these resources.

Search Indexes Effectively: Master the art of navigating indexes to uncover the hidden details of your ancestors' lives.

Employ a Variety of Software: Gain skills in a variety of software packages, many of which you already have access to, in order to organise and manage your findings.

Using a case study approach, each session will demonstrate key skills in real-time, ensuring you gain practical experience. Our expert instructor will guide you through the process, providing ample time to address your own questions and work through any trouble spots.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the foundational digital skills needed to conduct thorough and organised family history research. The course is aimed at foundation level, for those starting their research or those who perhaps feel overwhelmed with the amount of information available.

Presenter: Andrew Redfern

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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COURSE: Digital Skills for Family History - Level 1 (21 September 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Digital Skills for Family History - Part 1

In this hands-on course, you'll learn to:

Set Up Your Computer for Research: Learn how to organise your digital workspace for efficient and effective genealogical research.

Access Key Repositories and Record Sets: Discover where to find vital records and how to remotely access many of these resources.

Search Indexes Effectively: Master the art of navigating indexes to uncover the hidden details of your ancestors' lives.

Employ a Variety of Software: Gain skills in a variety of software packages, many of which you already have access to, in order to organise and manage your findings.

Presenter: Andrew Redfern

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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

COURSE: Digital Skills for Family History - Level 1 (28 September 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Digital Skills for Family History - Part 1

In this hands-on course, you'll learn to:

Set Up Your Computer for Research: Learn how to organise your digital workspace for efficient and effective genealogical research.

Access Key Repositories and Record Sets: Discover where to find vital records and how to remotely access many of these resources.

Search Indexes Effectively: Master the art of navigating indexes to uncover the hidden details of your ancestors' lives.

Employ a Variety of Software: Gain skills in a variety of software packages, many of which you already have access to, in order to organise and manage your findings.

Presenter: Andrew Redfern

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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

GROUP: AI & IT Special Interest Group (30 September 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMT

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