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
