Event Description

Family History – The Ethics of Remembering

Every family story matters - but how we tell them matters too.

Join us for this fascinating and thought-provoking session exploring the ethical side of family history research. Whether you’re just starting your family tree or already deep into your discoveries, this event will help you navigate the responsibilities that come with uncovering the past.

Together, we’ll explore:

How to properly credit sources and build trustworthy research

Bringing forgotten or ‘hidden’ stories to light

Deciding which stories are yours to share

When it might be better not to tell a story

Understanding past values through a modern lens Spotting and avoiding misinformation

This is a unique opportunity to reflect on the stories we inherit - and the ones we pass on.

Free event | All welcome

When

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Thursday 17 September 2026
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Contact

1300 135 668

Where

Parkdale
96 Parkers Road
Parkdale VIC
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Bookings

Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also book by phone or at your nearest library.

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Family History: DNA Testing for Family History 15 October 2026 at 2:00PM Parkdale
Family History: Walk and Talk Mordialloc 28 October 2026 at 10:30AM Variable
Family History: Jonathan Butler - Writing Your Family History 19 November 2026 at 2:00PM Parkdale

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