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RESEARCH & SOFTWARE GROUPS


Anyone can attend our research and software groups, but members enjoy a discounted price. You do not need to 'join' a group - you just book for their meetings when you want to attend. All our group meetings are currently virtual using the Zoom platform. Pre-registration is essential in order to receive the link to log into a meeting. If paying online via PayPal, registration is available up until the time the meeting commences.

To find out when the groups are meeting next, see the Events Calendar or scroll to the bottom of this page. 



AI & IT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

     The AI & IT Special Interest Group meets bi-monthly .

 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

The Aotearoa New Zealand Research Group meets twice a year to assist members who are tracing their New Zealand ancestry. The convenor is Pauline Weeks and she can be contacted here


The Caribbean Research Group is for people researching family history with a connection to the Caribbean. A list of places within the Caribbean is available on the FamilySearch wiki.

CHINESE AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH GROUP

The Chinese-Australian Research Group is not only for people with Chinese ancestry but anyone with an interest in learning about Chinese lives in Australia. Meetings will feature  guest speakers and practical research advice on using records, websites and DNA.



The Colonial Australia Research Group meets to discuss research on families arriving in any part of Australia between 1788 and 1901. All are welcome to attend our meetings.

This group meets 4 times per year.


The first SAG DNA Research Group was established in 2015 to assist Society members to increase their knowledge of DNA research. Since that time it has covered a variety of topics that set the foundation skills for group members. The Society has developed a range of activities aimed at the wide spectrum of needs, from those just wanting to know what DNA is all about, to the advanced user. We now have two DNA Research Groups – Tools in practice for the intermediate level researcher and Research Discussion Group for those using advanced genetic genealogy techniques.

The English Research Group is an opportunity to meet with others who have ancestors from any of England's many counties, or just have a research interest in England. Discuss research strategies and resources, and swap ideas and knowledge.

This group is suitable for beginners through to those with many years researching experience. The research group meets about 3-4 times a year. You can become a member of the group just by attending our meetings. Newcomers are always welcome!

The group is co-ordinated by Linda, Annesley and Diana. You can submit a question to the group in advance of a meeting by clicking here

The FTM User Group meets to support those who use Family Tree Maker software to organise their genealogical research. The program was owned by Ancestry.com until March 2016 when it was taken over by Software MacKiev. The group is facilitated by volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a potential, new or long term user of FTM software.

Our focus group supports members with two main initiatives.

1.      Meetings
These occur four times a year. Currently, these meetings are scheduled in February, May, August and November. These interactive meetings consist of presentations on techniques, tips, hints and experiences in using the many and varied features of the program. These are discussion-led sessions and there is plenty of time dedicated to questions and answers (Q&A).  The focus is on the current version of the software. However, users of older versions are welcomed and encouraged. Every effort is made to answer questions within the context of the version to which the query relates.

2.      Online discussion board
Access by invitation only (for security and privacy), members can post questions, seek answers, make suggestions and obtain support.  Fellow members can offer answers and suggestions based on their own experiences, or a member can simply read posts of others. Previous Q&As on various topics can be searched.

You can join by emailing your full name, SAG membership number and expiry date.

If you already have DNA chromosome analysis skills and are using the GDAT database tool to manage your DNA information, you might wish to join our new 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.


The Irish Research Group is an opportunity to meet with others who have ancestors from either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland (maybe you have both) or just have a research interest in an aspect of Irish records. Discuss research strategies and resources, swap ideas and knowledge.

This group is suitable for beginners through to those with many years researching experience. The research group meets about 3-4 times a year. You can become a member of the group by attending any of our meetings. Newcomers are always welcome!

The Legacy User Group is for people who use Legacy Family Tree software and wish to share their knowledge and experience with others. Everyone is welcome whether a new or long term user of this family history software program. Even if you are just considering using Legacy you are welcome to come along.

The focus of the group is to give support to members using Legacy to enter and store family research. At meetings there are presentations on techniques, tips, and hints. All members of the group are encouraged to contribute information which could help others. Time is dedicated to questions and discussion at  every meeting.

Regular meetings are scheduled and details can be found in the Events Calendar.

The Scottish Research Group is an opportunity to meet with others who have ancestors from any of Scotland's counties from the highlands and Islands all the way down to the border areas, or just have a research interest in Scotland. Discuss research strategies and resources, and swap ideas and knowledge.
This group is suitable for beginners through to those with many years researching experience. The research group meets about 3-4 times a year. You can become a member of the group just by attending our meetings. Newcomers are always welcome!

TmG  Software Group

The Master Genealogist (or TMG) software allows family historians to fully customise data, reports and charts to suit their own     requirements. It is very flexible and powerful, and can be used by professional genealogists and beginners alike.

Unfortunately development and developer support ceased in 2014, but the software and licences are still available for purchase through an agent. There is a very active Australasian user group known as TMG DOWN UNDER, supported by a large world-wide email network, and associated software to produce GEDCOM, eBooks and websites from TMG data.

The aim of TMG DOWN UNDER is to allow members to exchange information, ideas, and techniques for using TMG and related programs in their family history, through monthly on-line workshops using ZOOM. Group members have different levels of experience with TMG, from many years through to complete novices.

The group operates an email List where questions can be asked and answered, and events publicised.  See the group website here for full information.

The Writing Group formed late in 2013 and meets on a regular basis via Zoom, usually on the second Thursday morning of each month. Meetings consists of a presentation, show & tell, and an open forum for questions and comments.

This is a support/self-help group, not one for expert writers (although we do have a few published authors in our ranks). Our aim is to encourage members to exchange information, ideas, and techniques for writing their family and local histories.

Come along and find out how to research your ancestors from the USA & Canada.

Image: Group of men at a party, SAG Manuscript and Image Collection, Item 5/10059


HERE IS A LIST OF THE NEXT GROUP MEETINGS:

Upcoming events

    • 03 May 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 493
    Register

    Topic: TBA

    Calling all SAG members and friends with Caribbean ancestry or interests! 

    Everyone is welcome to attend and, as SAG Research Groups are collaborative, we ask that all attendees please help their fellow researchers by offering suggestions of how to progress their research or simply share any resources you may be aware of which may help. 

    Group Leads: Sally Byatt and Judy Charlton

    Skill level: All


    Image courtesy of Unsplash

    • 08 May 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 485
    Register

    Topic: Writing for Competitions

    The May meeting of the Writing Group (Thursday May 8th) will focus on writing for competitions, as ‘tis the season for short stories. Our guest speaker is Jo Callaghan, convenor of the ACT’s Family History writing group. She has written extensively on her family connections to a village in Tasmania and its convict past, so can speak about local history research, and she is also last year’s winner of the EM Fletcher writing competition. An extract from her winning story ‘Gorn’ can be found on the FHACT website… https://www.familyhistoryact.org.au/writingcompetitioninformation

    Jo will tell us about her experience of writing that story, and we will also canvas a range of options for aspiring writers of family history, from factual biography to historical fiction. We have other competition writers and winners in the group, so we look forward to several sharing their wisdom on how such competitions help the family history writer.

    NB - SAG’s 2025 Croker Prize for Biography (max 1000 words) accepts entries until May 31. This year’s themeis My Relative's Journey. Get your entry form from https://sag.org.au/Annual-Croker-Prize-for-Biography

    The EM Fletcher competition (max 2000 words) accepts entries until July 15.  https://www.familyhistoryact.org.au/writingcompetition

    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.

    • 10 May 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • via Zoom or in person at Level 2, 379 Kent Street, Sydney
    • 480
    Register

    Family Tree Maker User Group - Saturday 10 May 2025 (10.30am to 3.30pm)

    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.

    Morning Session
    • 11:20am: "FTM Solver Series - 07 - tips #3 - dates, marriages, relationships, cemetery " with speaker Brian Maclachlan
    • 12:20pm: "FTM: Surname Changes" with speaker Megan Tilley

    Lunch

    Afternoon Session

    • 2:20pm: "FTM Solver Series - 08 - tips #4 - Exporting Part Tree, Lost/Damaged Trees" with speaker Brian Maclachlan
    • 3:20pm: "FTM - from the beginning - Privacy" with speaker Larry Czarnik

    Registrations for in person attendees close on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

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

    Skill level: All, beginners welcome     Convenor: Larry Czarnik



    • 17 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 481
    Register

    County of interest: Lincolnshire

    Topic: Hints and tips for researching your English family pre–Civil Registration

    Heather Garnsey will take a deep dive into researching the Parish Registers including looking at the history and format of Parish Registers, where to find source information and other finding aids, as well as give some hints and tips to get the most out of this valuable resource.

    Annesley Watson will present tips about preparing yourself to transcribe an older document you have found difficult to read. In addition, she will provide a selection of useful references that will contain "ready reckoner" tables for alphabets and numbers in different historical writing styles (or "hands") as well many other very useful explanations of old words, abbreviations and Latin terms and phrases.

    Diana Pecar will look at why the world’s calendars changed (Julian/Gregorian Calendars) - how it might affect your research, not only in England but in all parts of the world, and how you record what you find. There will also be a brief Latin language lesson to help your research when you get really deep into those Parish Registers!

    There will be handouts available after the meeting to all those who book.

    Suitable for beginners to experienced researchers, there will be a bit for everyone.

    We look forward to seeing you.

    Annesley, Diana and Linda (Co-Leads)


    This is an online session using the Zoom platform.

    Convenors: Diana Pecar, Linda Radulovitch and Annesley Watson

    Skill level: All


    • 28 May 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 473
    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

     

    • 31 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 498
    Register

    Topic: Beyond Your Direct Line

    When and how to add extended family, friends, associates and neighbours (FFANs). Mining sources about FFANs. Using information about FFANs to inform your research. Reports and charts based on FFANs.

    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 will also be provided.

    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.

    Skill level: All     Convenor:  Danielle Lautrec

    • 10 June 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 483
    Register

    Please join us for two special guest presentations at the June meeting:-

    Stephen Lally, author of The Leaving of Loughrea, will join us again to present on his second book about his Irish ancestors in India and Western Australia.

    Kieran Jordan, coordinator of the Meet and Greet programme for Ireland Reaching Out (Ireland XO) will talk about his work helping to connect the Irish diaspora with their ancestors.

    Plus

    Sally Skulte, IRG co-lead, will present her research on an interesting Irish ancestor in New Zealand.

    More details:

    Life and Death in India and Western Australia, 1823 – 1877

    Eliza Lally left Galway in 1823 with her husband and brothers who had joined the army of the Honourable East India Company, along with hundreds of Irish recruits. Thomas and Eliza Little were an exceptional couple and Stephen Lally will talk about their life in Ireland, their unusual success in India and why they moved on to the Swan River Colony. Their journey to India was horrific by modern standards. Stephen will describe why they chose this form of emigration, how they survived in India when the death rate was so high and how they overcame the different forms of discrimination that confronted them. In Western Australia, despite being Irish and Catholic, they established themselves as leading members of the new society by their many good works. They are still remembered with affection in the Bunbury area 150 years after their deaths.

    Stephen has a special offer for anyone who would like to purchase, Thomas and Eliza Little: Irish Pioneers in India and Australia - 1797 - 1877. Details will be included in the registration link.

    The Ireland Reaching Out Meet and Greet programme explained

    Ireland Reaching Out (IrelandXO) is a voluntary organisation that supports the Irish diaspora around the world. The two main supports are a message board, where people can post messages that are addressed by volunteers, and a Meet and Greet programme. Under the Meet and Greet programme, IrelandXO volunteers endeavour to help the visitors to connect with the locality of their ancestors.

    Kieran Jordan, a retired scientist whose interests include local history and family history, has been involved in local history publications in Cork and Galway. He is also an IrelandXO volunteer and coordinator of the Meet and Greet programme. Kieran will explain how the programme works and what visitors can expect on their visit to Ireland.

    Skill level: All

         Group Leads: Kathleen Hackett & Sally Skulte

    Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons


    • 12 June 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 193
    Register

    How can Artificial Intelligence enhance the creative writing process while preserving our unique voice?

    In this session, Deborah Martin will demonstrate how AI can support storytelling without replacing creativity. She will explore practical ways AI can assist without outlining story structure, generating vivid scene descriptions and natural dialogue, brainstorming compelling chapter and book titles, adjusting tone and style for different audiences - all while keeping the writer in control of their narrative.


    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.

    • 21 June 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 486
    Register

    'Building the Colonies’

    Humble or grand, the colonial period brought a rapid change in the surrounding environment with the erection of many buildings.

    The hovels of small settlements, the imposing mansions of wealthy towns and the myriad of structures in between. Public buildings reflected the wealth of the town and district - the showy and pretentious of the goldfields, the modest churches of settled communities, the striking monumental public buildings of Governor Macquarie.

    Sandstone, bluestone, wood slabs, canvas - these materials all had an important role in the built environment. Those with critical skills were much in demand - craftsmen, architects, stonemasons, masons, labourers.

    Join us at our June meeting as we consider how our ancestors went about ‘Building the Colonies’. 

    Skill level: All

    Group Leads: Lorraine Luks, Kristine Newton, Sharon Shelley and Andrew Redfern

    This is an online session using the Zoom platform.


    • 28 June 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 498
    Register

    Come along and join us as we research our Chinese Australian 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. 

    Skill level:  All, beginners welcome    

    Leads: Hilda Maclean


    Photo by Museums Victoria on Unsplash

    • 10 July 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 197
    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.

    • 24 July 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 492
    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.

    Skill level:  All, beginners welcome    

    Leads: Diana Pecar, Elizabeth Gordon and Sally Skulte

    • 30 July 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 490
    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

     

    • 02 August 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 499
    Register

    Topic: Media and charting

    How and where to add media, such as images and documents. Media storage and management. Using media in charts and reports. Charting tips and customising.

    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 will also be provided.

    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.

    Skill level: All     Convenor:  Danielle Lautrec

    • 14 August 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 197
    Register

    Topic: Copyright

    Lilian Magill will be discussing Copyright and how it applies to genealogy, looking at what is covered under copyright, and where to look on various sites for their copyright conditions.

    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.

    • 28 August 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 494
    Register

    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


    • 30 August 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 47
    Register

    Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool (GDAT) User Group

    If you already have DNA chromosome analysis skills and are using the GDAT database tool to manage your DNA information, you might wish to join our new 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 on Saturdays at 11.00-13.00 using the Zoom platform.  We won’t be recording the sessions, so you must attend live.

    Important things to note:

    1. Discussion will be focused on utilising the GDAT software for DNA analysis;
    2. Members must have an understanding of the principles of chromosome analysis before joining the group;
    3. 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 GEDmatch, FamilyTree DNA, My Heritage, or 23andMe 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) - https://sites.google.com/view/genealogical-dna-analysis-tool/home/video-tutorials#h.t5ehfiqzxea3

    * Read how the developer (Becky) approaches her DNA analysis, recognising the tool allows for multiple variations - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO5BceetmtucroYUJeyWsMSjslV4IQYH/view

    * Set up at least one profile, 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

    https://www.getgdat.com/home

    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, or if the enquiry is more urgent utilise the Facebook GDAT User group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dnatool


    Skill level: Advanced DNA knowledge    

    Group Lead: Veronica Williams

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

    • 10 September 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 492
    Register

    Come along and join us as we research our Irish 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.

    Skill level: All

         Group Leads: Kathleen Hackett & Sally Skulte

    Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons


    • 11 September 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 198
    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.

    • 20 September 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 494
    Register

    Come along and join us as we research our colonial 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. 

    Skill level: All

    Group Leads: Lorraine Luks, Kristine Newton, Sharon Shelley and Andrew Redfern

    This is an online session using the Zoom platform.


    • 24 September 2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 493
    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

     

    • 27 September 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • via Zoom
    • 499
    Register

    Come along and join us as we research our Chinese Australian 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. 

    Skill level:  All, beginners welcome    

    Leads: Hilda Maclean


    Photo by Museums Victoria on Unsplash

    • 09 October 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 198
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    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.

    • 15 November 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Via Zoom
    • 499
    Register

    Topic: DNA Information In Your Family Tree

    Adding DNA matches and information about them to your family tree. Identifying the relationship between you and your matches. Source citations for DNA. DNA information in reports.

    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 will also be provided.

    This session will be held online via the Zoom platform.

    Skill level: All     Convenor:  Danielle Lautrec

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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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+61 2 9299 5151 Library (during opening hours)

+61 2 9247 3953 Office            


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