EVENTS

The Genealogical Society of Queensland conducts a program of events including classes, seminars, workshops and education sessions each year to provide our members and visitors with a wide variety of information on family history topics.
 
Our Special Interest Groups also hold meetings. Members of GSQ are welcome to attend.
 
See below on How to Book an Event


Wills and Administration in England and Wales

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Wills are so important for developing family trees in the earlier 16th and 17th centuries where parish records are often incomplete or missing.  This talk will discuss how wills fit in the context of estate planning, their importance to family Continue reading →

Navigating Your Way Through FamilySearch

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

FamilySearch is so much more than just a family tree hosting platform. FamilySearch is a massive web site that is made up of dozens and dozens of different research tools. The site includes tools for learning and for reference. It Continue reading →

Marrying Family History and Local History

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

By marrying family and local history we can gain a much better understanding of the community in which our family lived, and their interactions within it. Learning about neighbours and friends (FANs) can be enlightening and add value to both Continue reading →

Discover Lancashire & Yorkshire Online Sources

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

This presentation looks at online genealogy resources for both Lancashire and Yorkshire. Portal sites, parish clerks, local archives and record offices and other online resources for genealogy in those two counties. Personal examples will illustrate what can be discovered.   Continue reading →

How to book an Education Event

  
On the Events Calendar find the event.
If you are a GSQ member you need to click on the Sign In.
Put in your email and password that you use to Sign In to your MembershipWorks personal portal.
 
The GSQ Member selection is at the top of the list. Select 1 for the quantity of tickets you require. Do not use the other boxes unless you are an Affiliate/Corporate Member of from QFHS of they have been given a special code to obtain a discount.
The program should automatically fill in your personal details into the boxes requiring information. If it does not then please enter all that is required.
 
If you are intending on doing a Bank Transfer – please make sure it is a Yes in the box asking the question.
If you are not doing a Bank Transfer, please make sure it is a No.
If you are doing a Bank Transfer, just Click in the spot where the Bank Account details are.
And press Register.
 
If you are paying by Credit Card, put your name, credit card number, and expiration date in the boxes. Once those have been entered the provision for the CVC on your card will become visible. All of these details must be entered.
And press Register.
 
You will be sent straight away by email a copy of your registration to the event.
You must keep this registration as it has the link on it to attend the Zoom meeting.
 

Payment types

Credit Card:
Can be used online, in person at GSQ or via telephone.
Direct Bank Transfer:
Transfer the funds to GSQ using GSQ's bank details provided at the time of booking.

(Payment must have been received at least 2 days prior to the event)

Cash:
In person at GSQ
By phone:
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
In person:
Come into GSQ and have a library assistant help you complete the Online Registration you have chosen.
 
Remember
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.
 
Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ's control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.