Member Benefits

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• Reduced fees for VGS events and workshops.
  
  
• Learn from experts and fellow researchers who care deeply about all aspects of family history.
  
  
• Free access to a wide range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), where members with similar interests help each other learn from and work through their research challenges.
  
  
• Free access to heritage and history hour events on a wide variety of topics.
  
  
• Educational events for all interests and experience levels are offered by Zoom, in person, or a combination of the two. Our events are available to people in Victoria and around the world. Details are available our Events Calendar.
  
  
• Free access to the VGS Genealogy Learning and Research Centre and its unique collections, as listed in our VGS Library Catalogue. Additional Information about the VGS collections can be obtained via our the Research Services page.
  
  
• Free access to the Ancestry library editions when you are at the VGS Genealogy Learning and Research Centre.
  
  
• Free wireless access when you bring your own mobile device to The VGS Genealogy Learning and Research Centre.
  
  
• Free parking at the VGS Genealogy Learning and Research Centre.
  
  
• Voting rights at the VGS Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  
  
• There are also many opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the VGS. If you are interested in supporting the society and its members please contact the VGS president to learn more.
  
  
• There are a number of membership options to choose from.
  

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Membership renewal season for active members starts on May 1st and continues through to June 30th of each year. Please login during this time to renew and retain your active status for another year.

Lapsed members whose benefits have already expired can login at any time of the year to reactivate their membership.