Membership & Benefits

Member Interest List  

Special Interest Groups 

Family History Classes  

Rootes Journal  

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, Irish Group, Computer Group, Scottish Group, London 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.  

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 
  • A copy of our Rootes Journal 
  • Our monthly e-newsletter Saplings, which gives details of coming events and the latest Society news
Half Year Membership Fees: January to June 
Joining fee for all new members $10.00 ​
Single Membership  $22.50 per year
Family Membership  $30.00 per year
Full Year Membership Fees:  July to June 
Joining fee for all new members $10.00 ​
Single Membership  $45.00 per year
Family Membership  $60.00 per year
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:
i)     include your name in the bank transfer description
ii)    attach a copy of your bank's online confirmation to your form
iii)   email a copy of the bank's online confirmation to the Treasurer   maree@bigpond.net.au

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