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.
The German Interest Group aims: to offer support and research assistance to all who are searching for their German Ancestry. to encourage and exchange information in an informal setting. to provide guest speakers when possible to help guide us through …Continue reading →
The DNA Clinic help sessions are available to all GSQ members only and will be in your home with a one-on-one virtual meeting through Zoom. It is held on the 5th Wednesday of the month. 2025: 29th Jan; 30th April; …Continue reading →
Merchant tokens generally do not raise the interest of family historians, but look deeper and there is much to like. Between 1648-72, due to a shortage of small coinage, over 20,000 different tokens were issued in the towns and villages …Continue reading →
The English Irish Welsh interest Group aims: To assist members with their research into their English, Welsh or Irish ancestry through discussion, guest speakers and acquisition of resources. Meetings: Are held on the 1st Sunday of even months of the …Continue reading →
Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you …Continue reading →
3 Part Program with Q & A at the end of each session. Tuesday 4th February 10:30 am - 12:30pm Session 1 Introduction to what will be covered in the three sessions General introduction to researching family history: research …Continue reading →
Wednesday morning Zoom meetings hosted by Bobbie Edes. Starting at 11am on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Feb to Nov. Each of our friendly meetings is run for about 90 minutes or so. The sessions alternate between …Continue reading →
The Colonial and Convict Interest Group aims: to provide a specialist forum for members with a particular interest in the history of settlement from 1788 through the colonial period, before the colonies united to become the nation of Australia in …Continue reading →
Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you …Continue reading →
3 Part Program with Q & A at the end of each session. Tuesday 4th February 10:30 am - 12:30pm Session 1 Introduction to what will be covered in the three sessions General introduction to researching family history: research …Continue reading →
GSQ extends its invitation to everyone that is interested in learning or finding out more about Genealogical Research to attend the 2nd and 4th Wednesday Nights of the month, via Zoom starting at 7pm. You do not have to be …Continue reading →
The GSQ Executive Committee met on the Friday before the Committee Meetings which is the 3rd Monday of the month. All meetings are held between 9am - 12pm and Committee Members will be unavailable during that time. Please just leave …Continue reading →
Raffaello Carboni wrote that, “Foreigners From All Quarters Of The Globe And Of The Diggings, Came To Inquire From Me What Was The Matter Concerning So Much Excitement As Then Prevailed On Ballaarat. I translated for them the news from …Continue reading →
The Writing Interest Group aims: to provide a forum in which members can learn more about the writing, editing, and publishing processes. meetings will include discussion and presentations. Guest speakers will be invited from time to time. members are invited …Continue reading →
Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you …Continue reading →
3 Part Program with Q & A at the end of each session. Tuesday 4th February 10:30 am - 12:30pm Session 1 Introduction to what will be covered in the three sessions General introduction to researching family history: research …Continue reading →
Wednesday morning Zoom meetings hosted by Bobbie Edes. Starting at 11am on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month Feb to Nov. Each of our friendly meetings is run for about 90 minutes or so. The sessions alternate between …Continue reading →
The writing process for her family history book. I didn’t know much about my father’s Wall family, having been born in Papua New Guinea and growing up on remote plantations. Once I was sent to boarding school in Australia, I …Continue reading →
The DNA Interest Group aims: The DNA Group launched in May 2015 to assist members understand how DNA works and how it can assist you with your research. Meetings: Are held on the 4th Sunday of even months and begin …Continue reading →
Welcome to Monday Morning Zoom Are you interested in learning more about Genealogy/ Family History? What can you find regarding records on the various websites, in the books at GSQ, microfiche that have not been digitized, and what you …Continue reading →
GSQ is holding it's next Interest Group Convenors meeting on Monday 24th February, commencing at 7.30pm via Zoom. It is advisable for all of the GSQ Interest Group Convenors to attend this meeting. This allows you to ask questions or …Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered what goes on at GSQ Interest Group meetings? Do you know what records are available at GSQ that relate to your country or people of interest? GSQ Interest Groups can help you with your research - …Continue reading →
GSQ extends its invitation to everyone that is interested in learning or finding out more about Genealogical Research to attend the 2nd and 4th Wednesday Nights of the month, via Zoom starting at 7pm. You do not have to be …Continue reading →
The Harry Gentle Resource Centre and Biographical Dictionary. Griffith University's Harry Gentle Resource Centre (HGRC) has recently launched a Dictionary of Biography concentrating on First Peoples, soldiers, convicts and early settlers of Queensland. However, the HGRC is much more than …Continue reading →
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 as 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 to pay by a Bank Transfer or at GSQ by Cash or EFTPOS – please make sure it is a Yes in the box asking the question.
If you are not paying by Bank Transfer, please make sure it is a No.
If you are paying by Bank Transfer or at GSQ 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 then press Register.
You will be sent an email, straight away, with 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: Offline
Transfer the funds to GSQ using GSQ’s bank details provided at the time of booking.
(Payment must received at least 2 days from booking the event)
Cash: Offline
In person at GSQ By phone: Offline
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form. In person: Offline
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.