Upcoming Presentations

For previous presentations > CLICK HERE

Thu 26 Jun
2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am
 
This course is ideal for family historians who want to uncover the foundational skills needed to navigate Australian land records.  Whether you are new to land research or looking to build confidence with Australian sources, this course provides essential tools to understand land allocation systems, interpret documents, and trace property ownership. It serves as the perfect starting point for those wishing to progress to the more advanced course, Transforming Land Records into Stories, in which you explore the stories and deeper historical connections that can be found within land records.

Consists of 4 sessions, held over 4 consecutive weeks.

Online | More Info
Wed 09 Jul
2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
 

Explore how Artificial intelligence can be used in Family History. Using many practical demonstrations, Andrew will show how to best make use of AI from research to data analysis to image generation and lots more. Key principles and ethical considerations of privacy, security, transparency and bias will also be discussed and some key starting points for those new to AI.  Suitable for experienced genealogists and those new to discovering their family history.

Hosted by Hawkesbury Family History Group, as part of their regular meeting program.

Sat 12 Jul
2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 

This three-part course is designed to build upon key understandings and principles of family history research and show you how to interact with various platforms, websites and software to ensure you make the most of the tools available to you.

Hosted by Society of Australian Genealogists

Online | More Info

Mon 14 Jul
2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
 

Learn about the extraordinary life of Dr. William Redfern, the convict who has a suburb named after him.  This session details the doctor’s riches to rags and back again story against the backdrop of early colonial Australia.

Lane Cove Probus Club

In Person Event | Private Event

Mon 21 Jul
2025
5:00 am - 6:30 am
 

Discover how AI is transforming the way we research, document, preserve and share our family histories. This webinar will explore: Some current AI technology being used in family history; What is ChatGPT and how does it work; Using ChatGPT to generate text, fine-tune responses and evaluate output relevant to family history research; Limitations of AI technology and ChatGPT and key things to consider. Possible uses of ChatGPT in Family History including research, analysis, documentation and sharing the lives and stories of our ancestors. This webinar is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history research, and specifically using the tool of ChatGPT. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. Join us to learn more about the intersection of Family History and Artificial Intelligence and how this technology can revolutionize the way we understand and appreciate our family heritage.

Hosted by Triangle Jewish Genealogical Society

Online | More Info

Sat 26 Jul
2025
4:00 am - 5:30 am
 

Building on our previous exploration of AI in genealogy, this webinar showcases more advanced techniques for harnessing AI’s power in family history. We’ll cover sophisticated methods for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modelling, showing you how to take your family history research to the next level. You’ll also learn about cutting-edge AI tools and how to apply them to uncover hidden connections and insights within your family tree. Ideal for those who are already familiar with basic AI applications, this session will expand your toolkit with innovative approaches to family history research.

Online | More Info

Sun 27 Jul
2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
 

Explore the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story.

Hosted by VICGUM, as part of their regular meeting program

Online  |  More Info

Sat 02 Aug
2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
 

Explore the exciting possibilities of AI in the realm of family history. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just getting started, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and strategies for using AI to uncover your family’s unique story. And for those not sure, there will be plenty of discussion about navigating security, privacy and bias.

Hosted by Liverpool Genealogy Society to be held at Liverpool Regional Museum

Fri 22 Aug
2025
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
 

As part of a Cruise of the Murray River, a 2 day conference is being held in Adelaide.  Andrew will be presenting two sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Family History as part of this pre-cruise conference.

In Person | More Details

Thu 11 Sep
2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am
 

Take your land records research to the next level with Andrew Redfern and Cathie Sherwood in this dynamic workshop. Focusing on the social and historical context of ancestral land, this course equips family historians with the skills to transform raw data into rich, engaging stories. Explore the role of land ownership in shaping communities, learn how to visualize property changes using modern mapping tools, and create compelling land histories with timelines, maps, and visual representations.

Consists of 4 sessions, held over 4 consecutive weeks.

Online | More Info

Fri 12 Sep
2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
 

Dates: 12th, 13th and 14th September, 2025

Theme: “They Came From Where?”

First Nations people and in recent history every other cultural group came to Australia from somewhere else. Tracking down their origins can be difficult but finding out where they came from, why they came and how they travelled adds to their stories.

Venue: The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke St., Fairy Meadow. 2519.

Format: The conference will be available in person and also by Zoom

Hosted by Illawarra Family History Group Inc

More Info