Uncover your family history

10 tips to get the kids interested in family history
Everyone loves a good story – and that goes double for kids. Fortunately family history is full of fascinating stories, particularly if you know how to tell them.

How to interview relatives about your family history
The best starting point to your family history is usually talking to family members. When doing this, it's important to prepare the right questions and encourage your relatives to talk freely.

Finding clues in old family photos
Old family photos are filled with clues – clothing, hairstyles, landmarks – that can help you piece together your family history and learn a lot about your ancestors.

5 steps to preserve your family photos
Ensure the longevity of your family’s photographic history and create something great with these guidelines for storing photos.

Stories of discovery

My family history: Destiny had different plans
Dad joined the US Army in 1941, hoping to be discharged after a year. Instead he found himself - and his future - on the other side of the world.

My family history: From convicts to 'respectable settlers'
Eight thieves, two sheep stealers, one receiver of stolen goods, a murderer and an illegal possessor of firearms... Not everyone can say that they have thirteen convicted felons in the family.

My family history: The joy of finding each other
Mum always told us that Dad, a Fusilier in the British Army, had died in the Second World War. I had a gut feeling that perhaps he survived and in 1998 I went to England to find out for myself...