History Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers.

The Association was formed as a state-wide umbrella organisation to encourage liaison and co-operation between local and family history societies, to promote greater awareness of local and family history and to encourage all levels of government to recognise the importance of local and family history.

Local and family history societies operate throughout Queensland because of the dedication of thousands of members who give their services voluntarily to promote their common interest.

The Association publishes a quarterly newsletter, HQ News as a means of communication and of disseminating information relevant to the interests of member societies. The Society also has a presence on Facebook.

History Queensland Inc, formerly known as the Queensland Association of Local and Family History Societies Inc.
(QALFHS) was established as a not-for-profit organisation in the state of Queensland on 15 July 1995.

• For interested groups and individuals wishing to form a regional or local society
• To improve the services of existing societies
• Affordable insurance including public liability and voluntary workers insurance
• Unified representation to government and other relevant bodies on matters of concern to members
• Help co-ordinate a conference for members to showcase their activities and sell publications