Membership & Benefits

Member Interest List  

Special Interest Groups 

Family History Classes  

As a member of GCFHS, the world of genealogy becomes yours to explore.
Access our resources and facilities at the Society's Library and Resource Centre.
Resources - Services - Journals - Friendship - Research Help 
Use of the GCFHS rooms and research facilities during opening hours.
Free educational classes to assist with your research at beginner and advanced levels. Special interest groups.

Access to Subscription Websites
We can help you navigate your way around these sites:-
  • Ancestry - Library Edition
  • Find My Past - Australian, New Zealand & UK Collection
  • The Genealogist - UK Collection
  • British Newspaper Archives
  • My Heritage
  • Australian Biographical Database Online
  • ​Emerald Ancestors - Irish research
Special Interest Groups
These groups are designed to assist, share and explore
Legacy Self Help Group, Computer Group, DNA Group, Scottish Group.
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How to Research Family History 
Our How To Classes are designed to help all members with their research from beginner to seasoned researchers.
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Members Interest List
Members can add their research names to our online Members Interest List.
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Reciprocal Rights for members
  • Tasmanian Family History Society Inc.
  • Western Australia Genealogical Society Inc.
  • Gympie Family History Society Inc.
Not sure about joining?  Try Day Research.
We can help you research for a day.  It's a great way to explore our facilities, learn what family history research is all about and discover the extra advantages of membership.  

The Day Research fee of $10 is completely refundable when you join on the same day.  

GCFHS
Full Year Membership Year
is 1 July to 30 June

Membership Fees: July-June  
Joining fee for all new members $10.00 ​
Single Membership  $45.00 per year
Family Membership  $60.00 per year
(Two people with the same postal address)
Members Receive
  • A free Joining Information Kit ​
  • Our monthly e-newsletter Saplings, which gives details of coming events and the latest Society news

 New Membership Full Year

Membership Fees: June to July  
Joining fee for all new members $10.00 ​
Single Membership  $45.00 per year
Family Membership  $60.00 per year
Please use the above form to Join the GCFHS until 30 Jun 2026
Please use the above form to Join the GCFHS until 30 Jun 2026

 Membership Renewal Full Year 

Please use the above ONLINE form to Renew your membership until 30 Jun 2026
Please use the above PDF Form to Renew your membership until 30 Jun 2026
Click the button to download your Membership application form now.
Please post completed
Membership Application together with fees to:
Membership Secretary
Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.
P.O. Box 2763,
Southport,  Qld  4215

​If you wish to pay by bank transfer rather than cash/cheque, please: include your name in the bank transfer description.

A/C:     GOLD COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC.
BSB:      638 070
No:       112 994 28
Bank:    Heritage Bank