Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Free Resources
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are communities of FHWA members who share a common research focus, geographic area, or specialist topic. Each group provides a friendly environment for learning, discussion, and practical support. SIGs meet regularly to explore records, share research strategies, solve problems together, and help members deepen their family history skills. All FHWA members are welcome to participate, and most groups also welcome visitors.
Each Group has its own webpage, and a free brochure outlining their activities and contacts . These are listed below.
GEOGRAPHIC SIGs research in specific regions, countries, or cultural areas. Members share resources, maps, migration patterns, and local history knowledge to help each other trace ancestors across the world.
West Australia (WA SIG Brochure)
South Australia (SA SIG Brochure)
East Australia (Group currently in recess)
Europe (European SIG Brochure)
North England (European SIG Brochure)
South England (London and South of England SIG Brochure)
INTEREST SIGs bring together members researching similar themes such as military service, convict ancestry, DNA analysis, or writing family stories. These groups offer specialist knowledge and practical guidance.
Convict (Convict SIG Brochure)
Military (Military SIG Brochure)
Technology (Technology SIG Brochure)
Writers Group (Writers SIG Brochure)
USER SIGs support members who work with specific family history software. These groups focus on practical skills, troubleshooting, tips, and helping members get the most from their chosen programs.
FTM (group currently in recess)
HOUSE Groups are local, community‑based gatherings of FHWA members who meet in suburban areas across Perth. These groups provide a friendly environment for sharing research, asking questions, and supporting each other’s family history work.
AFFILIATE Groups are independent regional family history societies and historical organisations across Western Australia.
These groups collaborate with FHWA to support local research and preserve community history.
For more details of our Affiliate Members
Institutional Groups represent libraries, museums, archives, and community organisations across Western Australia that collaborate with FHWA.
These institutions preserve local history, maintain specialist collections, and support family history research.
For more details of our Institutional Memberls