Our Next Meeting
@ May Street Bayswater
10:00hrs to 12:30hrs
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SPECIAL EVENT
Monday 12th October
ALL FHWA Members welcome,
Please book in advance
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Next challenge is August/September
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ABOUT US
Our group formed in 2018, to support, encourage and inspire members when writing about their family history.
If you don't know where to start with your family history story and would like to go beyond just names and dates, please
COME & JOIN US
We welcome new members. Meetings are generally on the first Wednesday of each month, and include presentations, international speakers, workshops and interactive discussions. With mornings, evenings, online and face-to-face meetings, we strive to provide a suitable time and place for everyone to join us. See our monthly drop down menu for details.
Our active writing members share and collaborate on writing ideas. To date over 1100 stories have been written since inception.
Suggested topics are used by members for inspiration in their monthly writing challenge, or they can follow their own choice. To assist with improving our writing, members are encouraged to read and comment upon other members' monthly stories.
Interested?
For more information: Please Email our Convenors writers.sig@fhwa.org.au
With around 25 people logged into our September evening meeting, Sandie presented a fascinating and exceptionally informative talk. How to select your right (write) editor, when to go to an editor and what they will do for you. Many questions popped up throughout her presentation, making for an excellent interactive event.
1st September 2026
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Also at our September evening online meeting, Shelley presented an interesting take on Feedback, Critiquing and Commenting and beyond.
1st September 2026
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Garry, our visiting presenter from Kalamunda Writers, after an inspirational discussion with Graham all about-what else-but writing! Continuing Conversations kept our audience inspired and keen to ask questions and become involved. A scrumm morning tea followed.
August 5th 2026
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AGM and celebrating Liana's eight years on our writers group committee.
Following on from our AGM, our knowledge of AI was expanded upon with a very interesting presentation by Raewyn. Our group then socialised while selecting from a vast array of tasty gourmet delights for lunch.
June 2026:
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Our three wise ladies, Susan, Marita and Heather, enjoyed a pleasant, inspiring meeting.
August 2025
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Our "world first" combined online meeting with Genealogical Society of Victoria's (GSV) Writers Circle and FHWA Writers Group was well attended with at least 40 attendees. Two GSV group members kindly offered their stories open for discussion and feedback, which resulted in enthusiastic conversation from both West and East writers
July 2025
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Alison presented an inspirational and informative talk "How to Tackle Migration Stories," Many valuable resources were shared by our new "Eastern Stater" friends. After such a successful time, another collaboration is on the cards for next year. who knows maybe some Melbournians may migrate West!!
July 2025
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Graham takes time after our meeting to enjoy our Writer's lending library
June 2025
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What is a meeting without Lunch!
June 2025
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On a cool Tuesday evening a small but enthusiastic, interactive audience attended an online meeting. Chris Harris gave us a good insight into what can be done blogging, which definitely generated a lot of interest.
MAY 2025
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Author, Murray Hall, kept our audience's attention as he walked us through his experiences over more than five years of researching, visiting special places, documenting and writing about his Great Uncle, a soldier in 'The Great War'. Finally, culminating in his publishing an easy-to-read, incredibly informative, yet personal book that is not just about WWI, but Australia and Australians during this tumultuous time.
April 2025
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Thank you, Murray, for a great talk. Heather, Murray & Sue - holding Murray's book
If you missed out on a copy or are interested in purchasing click here
April 2025
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Using "Snapfish" online to produce an appealing small book for children was ably demonstrated by Sue. Various book designs, sizes and layouts were shown, proving this to be a most effective way to produce a Family History story book, not just for kids, but for all your family to enjoy.
March 2025
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Heather expanded upon last month's interactive discussions about "Choosing the write format". It was followed by lively questions and small group interaction, giving plenty of inspiration and thoughts about how to write their stories in different ways.
March 2025
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A Committee member, Shirls steps down from 'duty'.
A thoughtful and valuable member,
And a great ukulele player!
Thank you. A job well done.
February 2025
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Our Convenor, who has worked tirelessly over the last few years, steps down and hands over the reigns to two committee members, who will "job share".
We value the work done, which has maintained our momentum and kept the group moving forward, bringing many enlightening and new ideas.
Thank you for all your work.
February 2025.
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