Volunteers

Family History Connections (FHC) has a Resource Centre staffed by volunteer members for the benefit of FHC members and visitors.

There is a paid, part-time Office Manager, who carries out the day to day running of the organisation. Volunteer members assist by carrying out all the other tasks required to competently operate the Resource Centre and assist members with their research. 

Everyone gains expertise in various fields throughout their lives, and these skills could be of assistance in the running of the Resource Centre. You could be well qualified to join our dedicated band of Volunteers in some area of interest. We welcome all new volunteers and provide training in their chosen area.

Members assist with everything from housekeeping and maintenance; publicity and helping at outside events; preparing ‘The Genealogist’ magazine; acquisition, processing and care of the Resource Centre collection; financial matters; membership; Interest Groups; information technology and computers; education and talks; transcription and indexing of records; co-ordinating Volunteers; research for members and non-members; the web site and Facebook; helping members as Resource Centre Assistants; and being on the Council.

If you are able to spare any time, from as little as a few hours a month to some time each week, we would welcome your assistance and invite you to join our very friendly band of volunteers.

Please contact the Office Manager with your details, or any queries, and you will be contacted by the Volunteers Co-ordinator.

Positions

The following councillors and members in non-council positions can be contacted by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

President: Gail White
Vice Presidents: Carolann Thomson and Gregor Mason
Treasurer: Ron Grimes
Secretary: Pauline Turville

Councillors:
Wendy Brown - Promotions Coordinator
Gary Fitzgerald - Network Administrator
Bev Greenway - Volunteers Coordinator
Gail White - Records Manager
Darralyn Cusack - Membership Secretary
Bronwen Bennett - Interest Groups Co-ordinator
Wendy Eldridge - Liaison Officer
Carolann Thomson - Magazine Editor

Non-Council Positions:
News & Events Newsletter - Cheryl Heazlewood
Property & Maintenance Manager - John Wishart
Website - Linda Farrell

Presidents past and present

Purpose statement

The purposes for which the Institute is established are:              

• To promote and encourage the study of genealogy, heraldry, family history and allied subjects throughout Australia and to educate members and others in genealogical research.        
• To promote the provision of easier access by the public to public records and record repositories throughout Australia.   
• To acquire and maintain a reference and resource centre covering all aspects of genealogy, heraldry, family history and allied subjects for the use of members and others and to collect and preserve archives devoted to the history of Australian families and related material.   
• To make records and indexes of monumental inscriptions, parish registers and other genealogical sources.     
• To conduct regular meetings and lectures covering the various aspects of genealogical and heraldic studies.

Privacy statement

The AIGS collects personal information about members to allow it to maintain membership records and provide services to members. If you indicate an interest in volunteer or Interest Group activities, the information may be shared within the AIGS to allow a response to this interest.

The AIGS does not disclose personal information to any third party, unless the third party is contracted by the Institute to provide administrative services or activities on its behalf.  In these circumstances the AIGS makes sure that the third party is bound by the same rules.  Personal information will also be disclosed in accordance with the requirements of the law.  At any time you may request access to the personal information that the AIGS holds about you and advise us of any inaccuracies.

 If we do not obtain the information we seek, we may not be able to:

  ▪ process your renewal/application

  ▪ mail your copy of The Genealogist

  ▪ provide information about services offered by AIGS

Your signature on the Application Form will confirm that you have read and agree with this Privacy Statement.

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