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Family History Connections - formerly AIGS

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Helping the community research their family across generations and across the world. An Area Group at Bendigo also holds monthly meetings with invited speakers.

Founded in 1973 by Donald Grant (1932 - 2011) and Peter Foard (1938 - 2001) the first President and Vice-President, AIGS is now known as Family History Connections and has grown. There is an extensive Resource Centre at Blackburn where volunteer Library Assistants are always available to assist members and visitors with their family research. Bendigo has its own library holdings and voluntary Library Assistants to assist members and visitors with their family history (see their website: http://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org)

A variety of interest groups hold monthly meetings in the Resource Centre at Blackburn, combining research assistance and shared knowledge in small groups. Membership of FHC includes a subscription to The Genealogist, our award-winning quarterly magazine with regular research columns, individual family research articles, lists of New Resources purchased for members and details of upcoming seminars and classes. The Alexander Henderson Award was created in 1973, recognising the best family history published in Australia each year. In 2012, a companion Award for a biography with a family history focus, the Don Grant Award, was created and is also awarded annually.

18/02/2026

Come and visit the Family History Connections resource and library centre. Opens this Saturday 21st February at 10am until 4pm. Located opposite Blackburn Railway Station. All welcome come and enjoy a chat about family history we would love to hear from you. Unit 1, 41 Railway Rd
(corner of Queen St)
Blackburn VIC 3130

17/02/2026

$25 book at www.trybooking.com/DGGVP

15/02/2026

Family History Connections needs you.

14/02/2026

08/02/2026

Discovering British India research Wednesday Webinars 18th February 2026 Non-members welcome. Cost $10.00

Log into: https://www.familyhistory.asn.au/layout.php?p=116

Link will be sent when payment is received

The link for FHC members will be emailed prior to the webinar

04/02/2026

AI and Family History Conference presented by Family History Connections and hosted by PMI Victorian History Library. Meet Andrew Redfern in person. He is an engaging and experienced presenter with a background in education, technology and theatre.
During the seminar, he will share insights into how artificial intelligence is affecting genealogy.
Registration through trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1507829

30/01/2026

We are taking bookings for our AI and family history conference March 21st 2026. Online or in person. Early bird bookings close 14th February 2026. Key note speaker Dr Blaine Bettinger.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1507829

29/01/2026

Great volunteer morning tea. Thanks to our great team of volunteers, so knowledgeable on family history, stories and people. Come and join the great team Family History Connections. history

25/01/2026

We have some great speakers from Australia and overseas. Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., Andrew Redfern J D, Dr Merrin Evergreen and Dr Buddhi Jayatilleke. In person at PMI Victorian History Library or online. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1507829

23/01/2026

We have an exciting year begining with our AI and Family History Conference in March 21 2026.

11/01/2026

We are opening the resource centre Monday 12th January 2026 at 10am. All welcome.

17/12/2025

End of year celebration Family History Connections at Blackburn RSL.

Address

1/41 Railway Road
Melbourne, VIC
3130

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://familyhistoryconnections.org.au/

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The Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies (AIGS) was founded in 1973 by Don Grant and Peter Foard, who became the first President and Vice-President. The AIGS grew over the years, moving several times as the membership and resources increased. There is an extensive Library at Blackburn, where volunteer Library Assistants are available to assist members and visitors with their family research.

In 2018, a new registered business name was launched - Family History Connections - to better reflect the work of the organsiation. The original logo has been retained and the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies name is still used for legal and financial purposes.

The Bendigo Family History Group holds monthly meetings with invited speakers, and has an extensive resource collection which is housed in the Bendigo Library. They also have voluntary Library Assistants to assist members and visitors with their family history, particularly in the Bendigo area. Read more