Wyong Family History Group has received $16,895 to improve its facilities through the State Government’s Community Building Partnership Grant program.
The program encourages positive social and recreational outcomes for not-for-profit groups, with $300,000 allocated to each electorate.
A spokesperson said the money would be used for a new scanner, allowing members and visitors to easily view the group’s microfilm and microfiche collection.
The collection covers early historic NSW records.
“Many of our members are senior citizens and access to other locations that hold these records can be difficult, as both physical accessibility and travel costs can be prohibitive,” President Lynda Smith said.
“Using these early records in our cottage is so much easier and makes researching one’s ancestors a much easier task.
“Applying for a grant is a lengthy process and we were very lucky to have a dedicated secretary in Pamela Andre, assisted by life members John Selwood and Roger Lewis.”
Smith said the new scanner would soon be installed in one of the group’s research rooms, together with a new PC.
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