GSQ

Chinese Research Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
The Chinese Research Interest Group

Aims:

To provide members with knowledge about family history research of Chinese families in Australia
To share findings, ideas and techniques on successfully researching Chinese ancestors and others

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of odd months, unless otherwise advertised. Via ZOOM.
2026: 18th Jan; 15th March; 17th May; 19th July; 20th Sept; 15th Nov.
The meeting commences at 10:00 am until 12:00 noon and are run via Zoom.
The Group is for GSQ members who are interested in researching their Chinese ancestors who have come to Australia or in exploring the life stories of Chinese people in Australia.
Throughout the centuries, many Chinese people have migrated to Australia to pursue various undertakings and to lead interesting lives in diverse places around Australia, from cities to regional areas.
Members of the Group are encouraged to bring examples of problems they are having in tracing various Chinese people, as well as examples of successes they have had with their research.

Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenor Marg Doherty on chineseresearchgroup@gsq.org.au for the Zoom Link or further information.

Scandinavian Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-09-20 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-11-15 12:30 - 14:30 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
The Scandinavian Interest Group

Aim is to provide assistance to members researching their Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish or Icelandic Ancestors.

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of the odd months of the year, unless otherwise advertised, at the Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart.
2026: 18th Jan; 15th March; 17th May; 19th July; 20th Sept; 15th Nov.
Please NOTE 17th May 2026 will start at 2:30 pm.

The Resource Centre opens at 12:30 pm and closes at 2:30 pm. Meetings usually commence at 12:30pm and take the form of discussions or guest speakers about Scandinavian research, migration or customs.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.

Contact Convenor Steinar Johansen on scangroup@gsq.org.au for further information.

German Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-09-27 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-29 10:00 - 14:30 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
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 the maze of information available to us.
to learn the history of Germany and immigration and why our ancestors chose to leave.
to get to know about German people and their customs.

Meetings:
Meetings are held on the Last Sunday of odd months of the year, unless otherwise advertised. The meetings are Hybrid, meaning held at the GSQ Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole St, Wishart as well as via Zoom. This enables anyone how is unable to attend in person on the day.
2026: 25th Jan; 29th March; 31st May; 26th July; 27th Sept; 29th Nov.
The Resource Centre opens at 10:00 am until 2:30 pm, allowing time before or after the meeting for research or discussion.
The German Interest Group is a small, but very knowledgeable group and would love to have you attend their meetings.
Please contact via email in relation to any questions or suggestions that you might have in relation to how the group may assist you with your research.
Any GSQ members who think they may also benefit from listening to the QFHS Central European Group Zoom meetings of which are held on the 1st Sunday in the even months, please contact the convenor so that she can arrange for the link to be sent to you.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenor Lesley Roebig on germangroup@gsq.org.au to obtain a Zoom link or further information.

DNA Clinic Dates 2026
2026-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
DNA Clinic Help Sessions

The Aim is to assist members with any problems they need assistance with outside of learning from the DNA Interest Group meetings.
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.
2026: 29th April; 29th July; 30th Sept;
The appointments will be for approximately 1 hour each on that Wednesday evening between the times of 7pm – 8:30pm. A virtual meeting link will be sent to you the day before the DNA Clinic with your appointed time and the person’s name who will be assisting you.
If you’d like to make an appointment, please email dna@gsq.org.au by the Wednesday prior to the session, stating you would like an appointment and set out your DNA problem.

English/ Irish/ Welsh Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-10-04 09:30 - 14:30, 2026-12-06 09:30 - 14:30 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
The English/ Irish/ Welsh interest Group

Aims to assist members with their research into their English, Irish or Welsh ancestry through discussion, guest speakers and acquisition of resources.
Meetings:
Are held on the 1st Sunday of even months of the year, unless otherwise advertised. The meetings are Hybrid meaning they held at the GSQ Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart, as well as via Zoom so that anyone who is unable to attend on the day can still participate in the meetings.
2026: 1st Feb; 5th April; 7th June; 2nd Aug; 4th Oct; 6th Dec.

The Resource Centre opens at 9:30 am and closes at 2:30 pm, the meeting begins at 10:00 am with a discussion followed by one of the members giving a presentation relevant to one of the counties the Group covers. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the group, seek help with a research problems you may have and to share your knowledge. You will have time to do personal research and talk to members.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenor Kim Davis on irisheng@gsq.org.au to obtain a Zoom link or further information.

Colonial and Convict Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-10-11 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-12-13 10:00 - 14:30 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
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 1901.
to seek to collaboratively explore all aspects of this fascinating period of our history and our colonial heritage, Develop insights into your ancestors’ life experiences, including the horrors of transportation. Join, research, learn and share information. Hear the stories of others.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of even months of the year unless advised. The meetings are Hybrid being held at the GSQ Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart and via Zoom so that anyone unable to attend on the day can still participate in the meeting.
The Resource Centre opens at 10.00am and closes at 2.30pm. The meeting begins at 10:00 am until 12 noon, to allow members to conduct research after the meeting.
The Annual General Meeting of the Group is held in February each year.

2026: 8th Feb; 12th April; 14th June; 9th Aug; 11th Oct;13th Dec;
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenor Bev Murray on CandC@gsq.org.au to obtain a link for Zoom or further information.

WeAre.xyz Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
WeAre.xyz Interest Group

Aims:

To help others understand the benefits of preserving the memories and research you have done, so that it will live on forever.
Introduce the group to new ideas and how to share the information and details only with the family members you wish to share with.

WeAre.xyz is a site like no other, it is nothing like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FindmyPast or the many others, but if you are interested in learning how to preserve your family history and stories and you want it available for your own family to use and see in the future, then this might be a solution for you.
Come and join this newly establish group, the only one so far in Australia, all are welcome to contact the convenor, and GSQ members to come and see how you could benefit from using it.
Meetings: The third Thursday Night of every even month at 6:30 pm (Brisbane Time) via Zoom.
2026: 19th Feb; 16th Apr; 18th June; 20 Aug; 15 Oct;
please contact convenor Fleur Creed on weare.xyz@gsq.org.au to be added to the list so that you can receive the link to come along.

GSQ Annual General Meeting
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
The Genealogical Society of Queensland Inc. will be holding its AGM on Saturday 17 October 2026
The event will be held at the GSQ Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart at 10:00 AM – The event will be Hybrid (in person and via Zoom)
If you wish to attend either in person or via zoom, please advise the secretary@gsq.org.au of your intentions.
Further information closer to the date.

Writing Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
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 to submit pieces of writing for comment and suggestions by other members.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of even months of the year, unless otherwise advertised. Via ZOOM.
2026: 15th Feb; 19th April; 21st June; 16th Aug; 18th Oct.
The Writing Group was formed in 2012 and grew out of two education sessions presented in 2011. We meet five times per year except December. From our beginnings as a small cohort of 10 members to a regular attendance of between 20-30, the group’s activities have also evolved.
As at June 2021 our meetings are held virtually via Zoom from 10am to 12 noon. It is hoped that we can have a mix of Zoom and face-to-face meetings in the future to provide members with the opportunity to do some personal research as well as engage with other members over morning tea and lunch, as well as meet the needs of those members who do not use Zoom.
The format for the meeting varies depending on the main topic to be discussed. Regular features include short practice sessions on a random topic; review of writing submitted by members in advance; an opportunity for members to share their achievements. Main topics we have covered include grammar, writing and style, evidence and proof, citation and referencing, copyright, different formats and structures for family histories, and many more. We have had guest speakers from time to time.
Members are encouraged to share their writing as group members may be able to provide suggestions for enhancing the style, format, etc. All comments are constructive, and the writer has discretion on whether to accept them or not. It does help, however, to have input from those not connected with a story.
Group members are at different stages of their writing; some are published authors, whereas others are just beginning. It is exciting to note that most of the winners of the Joan Reese Memorial Short Story Competition are members of the Writing Group. We regularly review how the group operates in order to meet the differing needs of beginning and more experienced writers.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.

Contact Convenor Pauline Williams on writing@gsq.org.au for the Zoom Link or further Information.

DNA Interest Group Meeting Date 2026
2026-10-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
The DNA Interest Group

The DNA Group launched in May 2015 and its aim is 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 at 9:30am sharp, with the Zoom room open to login from about 9:15am. These can be long meetings and can go up to 1.30pm depending on needs.
2026: 22nd Feb; 26th April; 28th June; 23th Aug; 25th Oct.
GSQ members are welcome to join our meetings as well as our closed Facebook group.
We meet currently only via Zoom and an invitation with the meeting link goes out a few days before the event.
During the meeting we have a presentation on recent updates in the DNA world, usually one other presentation and Q&A sessions.
Another feature of the group is the Mentoring sessions where those attending decide which Zoom room they’d like to join to learn more about a specific subject ie DNA general, DNA Painter, Clustering, Y-DNA/FTDNA, MyHeritage/23&Me/Ancestry etc.
DNA Clinic:
GSQ members with DNA problems can arrange a one-on-one virtual help session with one of our admin team during our DNA Clinic nights on the 5th Wednesday of specific months from 7 – 8:30pm. Dates can be found in the GSQ Events calendar.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenor Greg Carlill on dna@gsq.org.au to be sent the Zoom link or further information.

Scottish Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-11-01 09:30 - 14:00 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
The Scottish Interest Group

Aims:

To provide assistance to those researching Scottish ancestors.
To provide resources to assist in research; providing opportunities to talk to other researchers; and organising presentations about subjects connected with Scottish genealogy, culture and history.
Via attending the Gaelic Festival each year and not only having a great time talking to everyone about GSQ and the Scottish Group, but to encourage those interested to come along and join us.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the odd months of the year, unless otherwise advertised.The meetings are Hybrid, meaning the meeting is held at the GSQ Resource Centre but also via Zoom to assist anyone who is unable to attend in person that day.
2026: 4th Jan; 1st March; 3rd May; 5th July; 6th Sept; 1st Nov.
Topics for 2026 will be:
March 1st: East Lothian – Ailsa Corlett
May 3rd: Intro to Research with ScotlandsPeople & GSQ Records – Alistair Henderson
July 5th: Bute & Arran Records – Marie Rosborugh
Sept 6th: Using NRS Records & Sasines – Alistair Henderson
Nov 1st: Selkirk Records – Leanne Taylor

The GSQ Resource Centre, 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart opens at 9:30 am and closes at 2:00 pm. The meeting commences at 10am and runs for about two hours, with the remaining time for members to conduct their own research.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.

Contact Convenor Alistair Henderson on scotgroup@gsq.org.au to obtain a Zoom link or further information.

Family History Tech Interest Group Meeting Dates 2026
2026-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
The FHTech Interest Group

Aims:

To assist GSQ members with increasing their knowledge and skills in using technology which can assist with their Genealogical research.
Make members comfortable with Genealogical advancements that are happening in the world.

Meetings: Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of odd months of the year, unless otherwise advertised. Via ZOOM.

2026: 8th March; 10th May; 12th July; 13th Sept; 8th Nov.
The meeting commences at 10:00 am until 12:00 noon and generally consists of updates which have occurred, anything New; a Presentation and then Discussion on the presentation and problems to be solved.
This group gives opportunities to look at many other technologies that may help you in relation to recording, preserving, and looking at various technology to help you with your family history.
We like to look at and discuss

File management and storage
Various Software Programs especially ones to use with family history
Help in relation to the many Genealogical Website usage.
Common Windows/PC or Mac problems.
Work together as a group to help others overcome issues and also to swap ideas which can assist others.

If you are not a member of GSQ yet, you can come along for 2 meetings before needing to join. Meetings are always via Zoom.
It was decided that each meeting as short overview of the current major genealogical programs that will run on your computer will be given:
8th March: Family Historian V 7
10th May: Roots Magic V 11
12th July: Legacy V 10
13th Sept: Family Tree Maker 2024
8th Nov: My Heritage Family Tree Builder
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenors Ailsa Corlett and Helen Connor on FHTech@gsq.org.au for the Zoom Link or further information.

GSQ Members Meetings
2026-11-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
All GSQ Members are invited to attend the Members Meetings going to be held 3 times a year.
Second Monday evening of the month at 7:30 PM via Zoom
13 April 2026
13 July 2026
9 November 2026
please advise secretary@gsq.org.au of attendance. Notice with link will be sent in the days before the meeting.

Interest Group Convenors Meetings
2026-12-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtually via Zoom, QLD, Australia
Meeting for all the Convenors of the GSQ Interest Groups
will be held on the First Monday night of following months. – 4 times a year.
Meetings will be held at 7.30 PM via Zoom. A link will be forwarded to all in the days before the meeting.
2 March 2026
1 June 2026
7 September 2026
7 December 2026
any apologies to be sent to secretary@gsq.org.au

GSQ Christmas Afternoon Tea
2026-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), 25 Stackpole St, Wishart, Brisbane, QLD, 4122, Australia
The GSQ annual Christmas Afternoon Tea will be held on Saturday 12 December 2026 from 2:00 PM
Come along and enjoy a lovely Afternoon Tea with everyone in Christmas Cheer.
There will be the drawing of the Xmas Hampers which are always full of wonderful goodies and lots of yummies.
It will be the last day of the year for GSQ to be open before the Xmas Break and a time to wish everyone all the best for a lovely Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Please advise secretary@gsq.org.au of your intention to attend.
Further information closer to the date.
