About the Illawarra Family History Group

The Illawarra Family History Group was formed in 1984 and celebrated its 40 years in September 2024.

The Group meets regularly at The Lab, Level 1, Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500 - see calendar.

The Group's Journal "Illawarra Branches" is published 4 times per year, and the IFHG Newsletter is published fortnightly.

Download the Group's current constitution.

Office bearers 2026-2027

Patron: Dr Richard Reid
Public Officer: Judy Bull
   
Management Committee: (elected)  
   
President: Lyn Griffiths
Vice President: Ian Parsons
Secretary: Christine Tuita
Treasurer: Walter Petschler     
   
Committee Members: (elected)  
 
Committee Member  Horst Heuttel
Special Projects Coordinator  Glynis Cummins 
Research Coordinator  Anne Snedden 
Resource Officer  Elizabeth Claydon 
   
Associated Members: (elected)  
Webmaster: David Guillaume
Facebook Administrator/Newsletter: Lyn Griffiths
Library Liaison: Kathy Pond
Returning Officer: Pat Dunham
Auditor: TBA
Conference Delegate: Elizabeth Claydon
   
Library Research Team  
  Glynis Cummins
  Karin Parker
  Christine Tuita
  Kathy Pond
  Elizabeth Claydon
  Lyn Griffiths
  Wal Petschler
  Judy Bull