Any company, institution, society or association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, which was formed to promote and participate in the study and research of genealogy, family or local history, heraldry and allied subjects and which is bound by a constitution, rules or by-laws approved by its members is eligible to apply for Member Society membership of the Society.  (GSV Rule 9.5)

The annual subscription is $140.00.

Please ring the GSV during office hours to apply for membership: (03) 9662 4455.

Please have your credit card or debit card ready.

Member Society Benefits

• Receive a mailed copy of our quarterly journal Ancestor.
• Receive the monthly GSV e-News.
• Attend an Annual meeting of Member Societies, with up to 2 delegates.
• Showcase your society in Ancestor free of charge.  (All Ancestor content is subject to editorial discretion)
• Receive special rates for Volunteer and Asset Insurance.
• Have the opportunity to participate in a group public liability insurance scheme.
• Have the opportunity to participate in the Association Board Member Liability Insurance scheme (cover for Officers/Councillors of your Society).
• Listing on our Website.
• Annual listing in Ancestor.
• Assistance from GSV in sourcing guest speakers for your Society.