Gold Coast Family History Society Inc.

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

Quick Links

GCFHS Calendar

Latest News

Latest Acquisitions

Members Interest List
- Updated

Upcoming Events

Genealogy Links

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

Society News

Computer User Group
20 Apr 2026, 10:00 am
This is a members only event.

How to Create a Book
Aprils topic is about how to set up, create and compile a book using your research. Learn about layouts, structures, margins and style. Presented by members Jennifer & Sue. These two know a thing or two about books. To date, Jennifer has published 58 Family History books, while Sue has worked on a variety of book styles.

Our rooms will be closed on ANZAC Day,
Saturday, 25th April 2026

DNA Group – 26 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm

In April's DNA Group, Julie will introduce and talk about GEDmatch.

GEDmatch offers more applications for comparing your DNA test results with those of more people worldwide, for free!
This is a members only event.

Mini-Seminar
Saturday, 30th May 2026 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

with Helen Smith

Delving into places: Local History Enhances Genealogy

None of our ancestors existed in isolation; they lived, worked, and played within their communities' networks. Changes in the local community directly affected the lives of those within it.

Researching UK Archives from Abroad

How do we successfully research our ancestors when we live so far away? This talk will cover record types and where they can be found; how we access the archives.

Book Now

Open to members and the public