Interest Groups have been established to enable members who are researching their families in a particular area, to assist each other with their research and to share their mutual successes and difficulties.

Eighty-five per cent of the Interest Group membership fees will be donated to the purchase of material for the Library. Members of the group decide together what they wish to obtain in order to assist them in further research. In the past each group has allocated this money to the purchase of specific books, CDs, films and microfiche pertaining to their particular area.

Some groups have organised social events such as film nights to raise funds. This money has then been used to purchase additional material.

What does it cost ?

To join an Interest Group. a member pays $16.00 (inc. GST) per annum in addition to the normal Institute membership fee. Most Groups meet once a month.  Annual membership is due 1st. January each year.

Where do Interest Groups Meet ?

Interest Groups normally meet at the Institute's Library, however, occasionally they meet at outside venues to access specialist records.