Welcome to the Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.
​Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or a beginner the Gold Coast Family History Society has the tools and resources to assist and guide you with your family history research. Our spacious research rooms are well equipped with an extensive reference and loan library, networked computers, microfiche and microfilm readers, photocopying facilities and refreshment areas.
Note: Please
​Do Not visit if you are at all unwell

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​ - Updated
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Join us @ GCFHS 
Benefits of membership include:
FREE In-room access to subscription websites - Ancestry, Findmypast, The Genealogist, British Newspaper Archive, My Heritage, Biographical Database of Australia (BDA), Emerald Ancestors.
  • Special Interest Groups
  • Family History Classes
  • Comprehensive Library
  • Family History Journals & Magazines from Societies all over Australia and around the world
  • Spacious air-conditioned research rooms
  • Guidance & assistance from experienced room volunteers
  • Affiliated Library with FamilySearch
FOR SALE
The Society has a number of microfiche and data CD's that are superfluous to our need - duplicates. We are happy to sell them for a small donation. ​http://www.goldcoastfhs.org.au/sale.html

Membership Renewal Are Now Due

Membership renewal is now due from July 2025 to June 2026.

GCFHS Open Day - 16 Aug 2025

Our Society will be holding its annual Open Day on Saturday,
16 August 2024, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. 

Visit our Rooms & Learn how to Research your Ancestors
  • Do you know where your ancestors are from?
  • Don’t know where to start?
  • Need help?
  • Visit our rooms and learn about our resources.
  • Worldwide websites available to members.
  • Special Interest Groups for dedicated research and record keeping.

Room 3, Bicentennial Chambers,
833 Southport-Nerang Road, Nerang
Free Parking Available

AUGUST IS NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH

Introduction to Family History   
Next Session Friday, 22 August 2025  - Bookings are essential

This class is an excellent opportunity for anyone just starting their family history or even an experienced researcher wishing to refresh their skills and learn new techniques.

Bookings are essential.  Cost: Members free
Non-Members: $10.00, which is refundable if joining on the day.

Contact: booking and information or email: [email protected]
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Our new look library has made everything so much more accessible. Why not come along and see for yourself?  Don't forget to book a computer so you can checkout the 1921 English & Wales Census which has just been released.
Parking is free, and the bus stops right outside the front door.

Online Resources

Our society subscribes to the below online resources. Access ​is free to members in the rooms.
Book a Computer
and start your research now ​phone.
​07 5690 1644 
during opening times

Approved Library

The GCFHS is an approved Affiliated Library with  FamilySearch
learn more

Volunteering

The best things in life are free - like volunteers.
Pin your hopes on something good - a volunteer.
When you become a volunteer, you think about how it makes you feel, until you actually help someone and see how it makes them feel!
Do you want to volunteer in our Family History Room?
contact: [email protected]