Join us for a compelling online conference exploring the journeys of migrants through history, with a special focus on the ships that carried them across oceans. The online conference will run from 5.00 AEST Thursday 17 July for a few hours in the evening then daytime Friday 18 July.

"The Migrant’s Path: Stories of Passage and Ships" delves into the stories of those who travelled to Australia in search of opportunity, refuge, or a fresh start. We’ll explore the role of maritime travel in shaping family histories, uncovering migration routes, and understanding the challenges faced by passengers. Speakers include: Michael Veitch on the "Hell Ship" Ticonderoga; Ian Waller on how to find births and deaths at sea; Nicholas Dixon on18th and 19th century British mariners; Christine Yeats will cover 20th century arrivals to Australia and naturalisation records; Lisa Apfel on 'The Sydney Scheme'; David Hearn on connections with Liverpool, England; Martin Spencer from the State Library of NSW on their new acquisition of a journal from the Lady Shore.

In addition, we will be asking our speakers to help with brick walls delegates are having with their family history research into maritime journeys.

Conference Program (subject to change)