Join QFHS or Renew Membership

Membership

QFHS offers the following categories of membership:

• Individual Membership

• Joint Membership: Two members with one registered address may join the Society as joint members. Joint members who provide separate email addresses will receive electronic communications from the Society to each email address. Joint members are each entitled to one vote at the General Meetings.

• Overseas Membership: Any individual residing outside of Australia may join the Society to take advantage of the Society’s online resources and services. The GST (Goods & Services Tax) does not apply to products purchased by individuals not residing in Australia. Overseas members will have access to the online version of the Society’s quarterly journal. All communication will be via email. Please use the Online Option below to apply for membership or follow this link directly to our online shop.
  
  
• Life Membership may be available. Contact the Membership Secretary for more information.

We charge a joining fee when members join the Society. 

Subscriptions

Any organisation or group that supports the purpose of the Society may subscribe to an associate subscription. An Associate subscriber:

• Receives one copy of each issue of the Society’s journal and e-newsletter, while subscribed
• If issued, provides a print or electronic copy of their journal and/or newsletter per issue to the Society, without charge
• Have visiting rights to the Research Centre with up to two members able to use the Research Centre at any one time, with larger groups by prior arrangement.

You may also consider:

• Journal Only Subscription: Our Journal Only Subscription entitles you to receive the Society's quarterly journal, the Queensland Family Historian, but offers no other benefits or entitlements.
  Libraries, associations, societies, and organisations who have exchange journal agreements with QFHS or who receive complimentary copies of the Queensland Family Historian do not require Journal Only Subscriptions.

You are invited to apply for membership of the Society by selecting from the following options:

How To Pay

Download the relevant form for your payment - New Membership Application Form or New Associate Subscription Application Form.

Option 1 - Pay Online.

Option 2 - Pay by Direct Credit.

1. Pay by direct credit. The Society’s account details are listed below. Please ensure you give your first, last name and phone number or email address as the reference.
2. Complete the New Membership Application Form or the New Associate Subscription Application Form and note that you have paid the fee by direct credit.
3. Scan and email as an attachment to secretary@qfhs.org.au. If scanning is not an option, deliver to Family History Research Centre or post to PO Box 78 Geebung 4034.  

Note: 

1. Access to the QFHS website, to our online data, and to subscription databases, including MyHeritage, will be provided as soon as possible, but this process may take up to 10 days. We will endeavour to provide access as soon as possible.
2. If posting, allow 10 days for your application to be received and acknowledged by QFHS. As soon as possible after your application is received, you will receive an email advising you of your membership status. If you wish to visit the Family History Research Centre prior to receiving your Membership Card by post, please show the email to the library assistant on duty.

Renew Membership

Option 1 - Pay Online.

Select an option from the Renewal column below and add to Cart. Follow the prompts to complete your renewal. A posted membership renewal form is not required. 

Option 2 - Pay by Direct Debit.

The Society’s account details are listed below. Please ensure you give your last name, ororganisation name and membership or subscription number as the reference. A posted membership renewal form is not required. 

Option 3 - Pay offline by credit card

Our bank no longer accepts cheques.  Pay offline by credit card by completing the Membership Renewal Form.

Download the Membership Renewal Form or the Associate Subscription Renewal Form. Deliver to Family History Research Centre or post to PO Box 78 Geebung 4034.

Note: If your membership is more than 3 months overdue and you wish to renew, you will be asked to pay the joining fee before renewing.

Updating Membership Details

You can update you membership details (e.g. name, address, email, telephone number) at any time by completing the Membership Details Change online form in the Members Portal.