Heidelberg Australia FamilySearch Centre

The Heidelberg Victoria Family History 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]

Centre Check In

Procedures for check in at the centre will still require; scanning in with QR code – manual check in will also be provided, face mask usage and hand sanitising. This is all based on Government guidelines and protocols in order to minimise the risk of Covid19 infections and to ensure the safety of staff and patrons - until otherwise officially notified.

Open Hours (17-Feb-2022 to 10-Dec-2022)


 * Thursday Fortnightly basis – 10am to 2pm Additional once a month on a Thursday from 10am to 2pm on the following dates only:
 * 24 Feb, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 19 May, 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 20 Oct and 17 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 16th April, Easter Saturday
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances when staff are not available to attend at their allocated time. Due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times.
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances when staff are not available to attend at their allocated time. Due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times.
 * There may be unforeseen circumstances when staff are not available to attend at their allocated time. Due to limited resources the centre will remain closed at those times.

 

Computers and Equipment

 * Microfilm and Microfiche reader
 * Computers to access FamilySearch and affiliated partners

Computer Use

 * There won’t 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.  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.

Collections

 * This centre may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalogue.
 * Tasmania: indexes to births 1803-1919, deaths and marriages 1803-1930; TAMIOT (Tombstone and Memorial Inscriptions of Tasmania)

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This centre has access to the Family History Centre Portal.

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