Heidelberg Australia FamilySearch Centre

The Heidelberg Victoria FamilySearch Centre serves interested parties in the Melbourne area to do their genealogical research. This centre is located in the Heidelberg Stake Centre of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The service is provided free of charge and there are no obligations for interested parties.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 285 Heidelberg Rd, Northcote, VIC 3070, AUSTRALIA
 * Parking is available from 196 Westgarth Street
 * Google Map Link to the centre
 * [mailto:AU_Heidelberg@familyhistorymail.org AU_Heidelberg@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours (16-Feb-2023 to 9-Dec-2023)
 * Thursday Fortnightly basis – 10am to 2pm
 * Additional once a month Thursdays 10am to 2pm on:
 * 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct and 16 Nov


 * Saturday Third and Fourth Saturday of every month – 10am to 2pm

Centre Closed


 * The centre will be closed on the following day(s):
 * Saturday 15th April, Easter Saturday
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances at times when staff are not available to be at the centre as scheduled, due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times. Please come back to this page for possible updates.
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances at times when staff are not available to be at the centre as scheduled, due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times. Please come back to this page for possible updates.
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances at times when staff are not available to be at the centre as scheduled, due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times. Please come back to this page for possible updates.

 

Computers and Equipment

 * Microfilm and Microfiche reader
 * Computers to access FamilySearch and affiliated partners. By default we now have 3 computers at the centre.  Until we are otherwise notified, we will continue to use the 3 computers.

Computer Use
Depending on the number of patrons, the time rotation could be after two hours. If there are no other patrons the first on the computer is able to complete the full session.
 * There will not be any pre-bookings to use the computers.  It will be all about time sharing.  It will be time monitored on an hourly rotation exchange.  The first person to arrive at the centre will have first use of the computer.  After the hour, the next person will be able to get on and use the computer and so forth.

Collections

 * This centre may have various films available through the FamilySearch Catalogue.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the FamilySearch Centre Portal.

Staff Research Specialties
During the open hours the Heidelberg FamilySearch Centre has knowledgeable staff at hand that can help you with your ancestry research.