- Do you want assistance to kick start your family history research?
- Would you like to know more of your family history but don’t have the time to carry it out?
- Do you want to explore local resources we may have that are not online like to school records, local histories?
- Have you hit a brick wall and need some new directions to explore?
Research can be carried out on your behalf by one of our experienced volunteers, who have a wealth of experience acquired after many years of research. Some have expertise relating to particular geographical areas within Australia and overseas. Applications for this research can be by email secretary@wonthaggigenealogy.org.au or by coming into the Family Research Centre or by phone during opening times.
Fees on request.
The appointed researcher will discuss with you your budget prior to commencing researching for your family. Our researchers are volunteers and will attempt to deal with your request in a timely manner.
Visitors can access the Family History Centre and use the computers, data bases and library resources to carry out their own research during opening hours . The library has reference material specific to Wonthaggi and district that are not available elsewhere, and well as resources more broadly for Gippsland. There are also books on Australia as well as overseas relevant to family history research.
Fees are $25 per day or part thereof.