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Illawarra Family History Group

 The next meeting is to be held on Saturday 21 February 2026  commencing at 2 p.m.
in The Lab, Wollongong Library, 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong.
 
  
Volunteer researchers are available in the Family History Room, Local Studies Section of Wollongong City Library on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm, and the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

Please check our calendar for availability of researchers.

If you are not able to visit the Library we can still assist by email/post - see the "Research Assistance" tab above.

2026 AGM MARCH 21

NOMINATIONS FOR THE ELECTION OF COMMITTEE AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY GROUP FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN

This is an excellent opportunity for members who have a passion for family history and a willingness to volunteer and contribute to the management of the IFHG to ensure its growth and success over the 2026/2027 year.

Nominations close February 14, 2026

Enquiries and nomination forms from the Secretary


             MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE

RESEARCH

Volunteer researchers are available in the Family History Room, Local Studies Section of Wollongong City Library on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

And the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm

 

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

“The Lab”

Wollongong City Library

At 2.00 pm.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

 

MORNING TEA (Coffee & Chat)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Figtree Sports Club

10.30 am

ALL WELCOME

Current News

2026 AGM MARCH 21

NOMINATIONS FOR THE ELECTION OF COMMITTEE AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ILLAWARRA FAMILY HISTORY GROUP FOR 2026 ARE NOW OPEN

This is an excellent opportunity for members who have a passion for family history and a willingness to volunteer and contribute to the management of the IFHG to ensure its growth and success over the 2026/2027 year.

Nominations close February 14, 2026

Enquiries and nomination forms from the Secretary

 

           MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE

RESEARCH

Volunteer researchers are available in the Family History Room, Local Studies Section of Wollongong City Library on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.

And the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm

 

GENERAL MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

“The Lab”

Wollongong City Library

At 2.00 pm.

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

 

MORNING TEA (Coffee & Chat)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Figtree Sports Club

10.30 am

ALL WELCOME

Research Assistance


Over the years, the Illawarra Family History Group has acquired a valuable collection of resource material.  This is held in the Family History Room, Local Studies section of Wollongong City Library.

 

The Family History Room

Most of the collection is open access and available during normal library hours; however, some items are available only to members.

Members can access these items by presenting their current IFHG membership card to the duty librarian, who will provide the keys to the locked cupboards and filing cabinets.

 

Research Assistance

Library Research

Research volunteers are present at the Wollongong City Library on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm.  This service is FREE.

Our Ryerson Index volunteer is available in the library by appointment on Wednesday

Our DNA volunteer is available in the library by appointment on Wednesday.

Contact the IFHG Secretary to make an appointment – secretary@ifhg.org.au

Research outside of Library hours

If you cannot attend the library, the IFHG research team can conduct research for you via email.  This service carries a fee.  Please contact the IFHG Secretary for further details.   secretary@ifhg.org.au

 

Requesting research assistance

·       Provide as much information as possible

·       Names and birth, marriage and death dates (if known)

·       Date of arrival (if known)

·       Locations where they may have resided.

 

Research Fee Payment

 

Increase in Research Fees – from Jan 1 2026

 

Non-Members: -

·       Initial Fee – $35 for 1st hour or part thereof

·       Additional research - $25 / hour

v A Deposit of $35.00 is required prior to any research being conducted

 

For Members:-

·       2 hours free research per year

·       Additional research - $20 / hour

·       Quick “Lookup” Service – free

v A deposit of $20 is required before any paid research is conducted

 

Bank Transfer – EFT

          Bank IMB Bank

          BSB: 641-800

          Account number: 201 066 421

Please identify your payment with your name



Membership

 New members' packs
 
New members' packs will be available for pick up in the Family History Room, Local Studies Section of Wollongong City Library, on Wednesdays or Fridays from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm or at the monthly General Meetings. 
 
Benefits of Membership
  • A group of similarly interested people - Get help with your research.
  • Regular meetings at The Lab, Level 1, Wollongong Central Library, 41 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500.
  • "IFHG Newsletter" - Journal 4 times a year - add your stories and requests.
  • Members Interests added to our Website - reach more people world wide.
  • No fees for personal research AND reduced fees for research when you cannot get to the library.
  • Research Library - in the Reference Section of the Wollongong Library, open to the public during library hours, however only Members are allowed access to the locked files and cupboards that are not open to the public.

Membership Form

Please contact the IFHG Secretary to obtain a membership form.

Membership Fees 
 
Membership fees are due on the 1st of January each year. 
Our annual fees are:

Single = $36.00

Single Pension = $30.00

Family = $41.00 (1 form for each member)

Family Pension = $36.00

Please note: Membership Fee includes a ‘once only’ $1.00 entrance fee.

Payment can be by EFT (preferred), or cash.
EFT details: BSB 641-800. Account number 201 066 421 Reference: Your last name & initials

Your Membership form will be presented to the next Committee Meeting for approval.






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