Each August, our sponsors allow us to run competitions with prizes they donate. Please support them whenever you can. The rules of the competition are at the foot of this page. The 2021 competition winners have been announced. The details for 2022 will be announced once prizes are confirmed (May/June 2022).

PRIZES for Event Organisers

 MyHeritage – 1 x 12 month World subscriptions
   Winner;  Caloundra Family History Research Inc

– 1 x  SAG webinar (excluding those where the member’s price exceeds $A25)
Winner;  Family History ACT

- see the NAA membership page to see the benefits available.
Winner;  Society of Australian Genealogists

 

PRIZES for individuals

  – 2 x DNA kit (one for an Australian resident, and one for New Zealand).
Winner AU;  Sue Glembin:    Winner NZ;  Janet Anderson
 – 2 x 12 month UK heritage subscription. (one for an Australian resident, and one for New Zealand)
Winner AU;  Gayle Nicholas:    Winner NZ;  Julie Ryde

   – 4 prizes of a SAG webinar (excluding those where the member’s price exceeds $A25)
Winners;  Gwenda Walker-Smith, Lyn Mitchell, Libby Lambert, Jenny Chapman



 – Premium Photo Book; Do your genealogy research justice by compiling and publishing your family history, personal memoir or a commemorative tribute in a premium photo book, to share with your family and future generations. Momento’s software makes it easy and they’re offering 25% off one photo book until 11 January 2022*. Find full terms, inspiration and friendly guides at https://www.momento.com.au/offers/nationalfamilyhistorymonth.

  – Samsung Portable SSD T7 (1TB) – value $249
   Winner;  Barbara White

  – 2 x individual memberships to NAA. Please visit the NAA membership page to see the benefits available.
Winners;  Rosemary McLoughlin, Suellen Goard

  – 12 month digital subscription (i.e. 4 issues) to its award winning journal Ancestor.
Winner;  Ann Evans



  – voucher for Modern Family Tree Workshop.
Winner;  Sharon Roberts

 
– One copy of Family History for Beginners and Beyond; value $A39
Winner;  Brian Noble





  - FHDU 2022 discount coupon – value $100
Winner;  Rick Desmier
– FHDU Online discount coupon – value up to $49
Winner;  Glad Wishart
– Unlock the Past publications (print and ebooks) – value $100
Winner;  Paul Hiddle
– Genealogy ebooks (UTP and Archive Digital Books) – value $100
Winner;  Diane Glancy

 

Prizes for those who register and attend the Opening Ceremony via Zoom on Sunday 1 August 2021


  – 1 x 12 month World subscriptions
Winner;  Julie Hesse


  – 1 x Momento $150 Gift Voucher.
Winner;  Ruth Lindner

  – 1 individual memberships to NAA. Please visit the NAA membership page to see the benefits available.
Winner;  Samantha John

 

Prizes for those who register and attend the Closing Ceremony via Zoom on Tuesday 31 August 2021

   – 1 x 12 month World subscriptions
Winner;  Heather Clarke

   – 1 x Momento $150 Gift Voucher.
Winner;  Gilly Mathieson

  – 1 individual memberships to NAA. Please visit the NAA membership page to see the benefits available.
Winner;  Maggie Gaffney

 

Instructions on how to enter the competition form part of the terms and conditions. The next competition opens on 1 August 2022 and closes on 30 August 2022.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Entry is only open to Australian/New Zealand genealogy and family history societies, and to individuals living in Australia or New Zealand.
  • Australian/NZ genealogy and family history societies with events listed in the NFHM web calendar for August 2022 will be automatically entered into the prize draw for societies, with one entry for each Society or Group that lists one or more events.
  • Prizes for the opening and closing events are available to those who register and attend the events.
  • The giveaway for individuals commences on 1 August 2022 and entries close on 30 August 2022.
  • The winning entries will be announced during or soon after the closing function. We will attempt to contact each winner using the Email address provided.
  • Individuals can enter the prize draw by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,  including your name, postcode and Email address. Individuals are not eligible for prizes designated as for Societies only. Entries received outside the competition period will not be considered.
  • Email addresses submitted as part of the giveaway are not used for any other purpose.
  • Prize winners will be notified by email within 7 days of the prize draw.
  • Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
  • No responsibility is taken for late, non-delivered emails or incomplete emails.
  • Where travel is involved in the prize, the winner will be responsible for meals, spending money, transport to and from departure and arrival points, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs unless otherwise stated.
  • The judges decision is final.

Many sponsors help with the administration of Family History Month (NFHM), and with providing prizes that are available each year. AFFHO is very grateful for this support. The logos below represent sponsors from recent years. These sponsors may assist in 2022, but are not yet confirmed. The Covid-19 pandemic is still causing disruption to both sponsors and the many organisations that run events during National Family History Month.

National Family History Month is only possible because of the generous support of our major sponsors and prize sponsors. Although many regular sponsors have been unable to contribute this year, their support in past years has been greatly appreciated. They also assist NFHM with promotion and publicity through their own e-newsletters, blogs and social media outlets. Please visit their websites by clicking on the links below, and buy/use their products if you can.

2021 Sponsors

     





































































 

* AFFHO – Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations, covering both Australia and New Zealand.

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National Family History Month

NFHM is an initiative of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations (AFFHO).

This popular initiative has received broad support from some of Australia’s leading government and non government organisations since its introduction in 2006. Originally only the first week in August, NFHM increased to include the whole month of August in 2013 to allow greater participation across Australia and New Zealand. NFHM is on again in 2022, although probably we will still be affected by Covid-19. Libraries and all history/genealogy groups are encouraged to hold events as their circumstances allow during August, and we expect some will choose be held on-line. The opening and closing ceremonies will be scheduled in the coming months.  

This website allows for organisations to post their events here, (see the menu item 'Add New Events'), and we promote August as National Family History Month throughout Australia and New Zealand. Our Facebook page is the place to go for the latest news and information. See https://www.facebook.com/FamilyHistoryMonthAU

 


AFFHO is the umbrella organisation for family history and genealogy societies in Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1978 to coordinate and assist the work of Australian and New Zealand groups with interests in family history, genealogy, heraldry and related subjects.

AFFHO is managed by an elected Council comprising of a voting member from each state and territory in Australia, and from New Zealand. Councillors are elected annually by the member societies within their region. The Council also comprises non-voting delegates from those states that have a state association. Currently these are New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and Victoria.

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