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The SAG is a community of family historians - amateurs & professionals side by side. 

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Exclusive Family History Resources

Access Australia’s largest dedicated family history library with over 70,000 items, including rare manuscripts and unique collections.
Enjoy FamilySearch Affiliate Library access to records not available to the public, and explore exclusive resources held only by the Society.
Members can also enter special prizes and awards such as the annual Croker Prize for Biography. 

Education, Training & Publications

Benefit from subsidised webinars, courses, and events offering over 140 hours of included annual learning opportunities.
Advance your research through our Diploma in Family Historical Studies, our quarterly Descent magazine, and contribute to new publication opportunities in print and online.

Community & Peer Support

Join a vibrant network of volunteers and researchers who power our Library, courses, archives, and groups. Gain mentoring and peer support across specialised topics, DNA research, and software groups, and connect through members-only events in Sydney or online.

Global Expertise

Stay ahead with insights from our expert staff and volunteers who track the latest technologies and trends in family history. Enjoy direct access to statutory authorities, corporate partners, and international experts through the Society’s professional networks.


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Courses & Programs available in 2025/2026

Family History Program

  • Beginners Practical Introduction to Family History
  • Genealogy Research Methods
  • Certificate in Genealogical Research
  • Diploma in Family Historical Studies

Creative Writing Program

DNA Program

Digital Skills Program

Online conferences in 2025

Crafting Your Family History - online 12 April

Migration - online 17-18 July

Professional Genealogists - online 25 October


Conferences in 2026 (coming soon)


Special projects

The Ironclad Sisterhood


Included online webinar series

Friday Hang Outs with the SAG

Let's Talk About...

Family History Connect (+ in-person sessions)

Which ancestor would you like to meet?

Groups

AI & IT Special Interest

Facebook Discussion Group

Family Tree Maker Users

Legacy Users

DNA Research - Tools in Practice

DNA Research - Discussion

Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) Users

SAG Book Club

The Writing Group

Shut Up & Write Family History

Aotearoa New Zealand Research

Caribbean Research

Chinese Australian Research

Colonial Australia Research

English Research

Indian and South Asian Special Interest NEW in 2025

Irish Research

One Place Focus Group NEW in 2025

Scottish Research

USA & Canada Research


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LOCATIONS

Library - 2/379 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000                       

Offices/Archives - 120 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000 (Also our postal address)


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NSW Charitable Fundraising No. CFN/26276

CONTACT US

+61 2 9299 5151 Library (during opening hours)

+61 2 9247 3953 Office            


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