About Us
The Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) is an umbrella
organisation of family history and genealogical societies together with State
Government instrumentalities.
The committee has provision for ten members – four city-based groups, which must include the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Genealogical Society of Victoria and at least one state government instrumentality plus six additional groups.
Full membership is available only to organisations in Victoria. However, Associate
membership is available to individuals & groups outside the state of Victoria.
Aims & Purpose
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To promote and encourage the study of genealogy, heraldry, family
history and allied subjects throughout Victoria.
To promote and arrange easier public access to public records and
record repositories throughout Victoria.
To promote and encourage the preservation of records for family history
research.
To co-ordinate the conduct of regular family history conferences and
events in Victoria.
Office Bearers
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Jenny Harkness
Dot Wickham
Di Christensen
Jan Parker
Current Committee
Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint
Cobram Genealogical Group
Central Highlands Historical Association
Cornish Association of Victoria
Genealogical Society of Victoria
Narre Warren & District Family History Group
Public Record Office of Victoria
State Library of Victoria
Yarrawonga Family History Group
Ann Dixon
Jenny Harkness
Shauna Hicks
Dot Wickham
June Whiffin
Alan Fincher
Di Christensen
Charlie Farruguia
Anne Burrows
Jan Parker
