Join QFHS or Renew Membership

Join QFHS

QFHS offers the following categories of membership:

• Single Membership

• Dual Membership: Two members with one registered address, may join the Society as dual members. Dual members receive one journal only, sent to the registered address, and have one vote only at General Meetings.
  
  
• Associate (Group) Membership: Family history and allied groups may join QFHS as Associates.
  Associate members have access to the online version of the Queensland Family Historian at the Associate Group centre. (e.g. library, meeting rooms etc.)
  Associate members do not have access to subscription journals or MyHeritage.
  At any time, two members of a current Associate Group may use the resources and facilities of the Society free of charge. If your association wishes to arrange a larger group visit, please contact the Secretary.
  
  
• Life Membership is also available. Contact the Membership Secretary for more information.

We charge a joining fee when members join the Society.

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:

Option 1 - Pay Online.

1. Download New Membership Application Form.
2. Pay online. Select an option from the Category column below. Once selected, your choice can be added to the Cart. Follow the prompts to complete the payment process. You will receive a receipt by email.  
3. Complete the New Membership Application Form and note the online receipt number.
4. 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. 

Option 2 - Pay by Direct Credit.

1. Download New Membership Application Form.
2. 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.
3. Complete the New Membership Application Form and note that you have paid the fee by direct credit.
4. Scan and email as an attachment to secretary@qfhs.org.au. If scanning is not an option, deliver to Family History Research Centree or post to PO Box 78 Geebung 4034.  

Note: 

1. Access to the QFHS website, to our online data, and to subrcription 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 7 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.

Buddy Program

QFHS offers newer members the opportunity to have a QFHS Buddy. Buddies are experienced QFHS members who will assist newer members by meeting at an agreed time to provide one-on-one guidance, encouragement, and sharing of experience.

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 and membership number as the reference. A posted membership renewal form is not required. 

Option 3 - Pay offline by credit card or cheque

Download the Membership 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 emailing the Membership Secretary  Please include your membership number.