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


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 →

Strategies to find your elusive immigrants

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Find the elusive immigrant with some problem solving strategies; discover how government reports, diaries, letters and newspaper accounts can increase our understanding of immigrants and the journeys they undertook.   Presenter: Stephanie Ryan Stephanie Ryan has been the Senior Librarian Continue reading →

London: An Introduction to Research

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Looking at some of the problems researching in London: history, geography, events. So where might the records be? Some useful websites including hints and tips. Q&A   Presenter: Ann Metcher Ann was born and educated in North London not far Continue reading →

What’s New at FTM – FREE to members

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Find out What's New at Family Tree Maker 2019 - FREE to Members.   Presenter: Mark Olsen             Tickets will close at 8am Saturday 14th September 2024 The link is included in your registration payment Continue reading →

Women Teachers in Early Brisbane

Virtually via Zoom QLD, Australia

Rather than marry well and settle down to home and family life, some of Brisbane’s earliest women teachers chose a different life. Highly educated, many of them were also accomplished musicians, singers and dancers. Teaching and running their schools and 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.