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Supporters Club
Supporters fund the ongoing research and development of Convict Records. In return, you get handy extras like messaging, exports and deep insights. Every membership starts with a 7-day free trial.
Jump to pricingWhy become a supporter?
Your continuous support helps us to grow Convict Records as we work alongside our community to bring new features and improvements to the platform.
As a supporter, you’ll be able to keep Australia’s convict history alive for future generations. Your supporter badge shows you’re helping preserve Australia’s history.
Also you can enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Upload Your Own Photos and Documents
Preserve your heritage for researchers and kin. You can upload and attach images to individual convicts, bringing their stories to life.
Connect Directly with Other Members
Share stories, ask questions, and uncover hidden connections within your family tree to enrich your research. Click 'Message User' on the profile page of a selected member via the Members tab.
Export Your Research to Excel
Easily export your research and share it with family or use it for further research. Download the complete convict list from any voyage in Excel format (.csv) via the voyage page.
Unlock Deep Insights
The records at a glance: voyages over time, destinations, sentence lengths and the busiest ships, right on the index pages.
Still unsure? No worries!
Start with a 7-day free trial and explore everything before deciding. And the free features stay free, always. We are committed to our historians and their research.
Support the ongoing development of Convict Records.
New supporters start with a 7-day free trial.
$12/month
AUD, GST inclusive
- 7-day free trial for new supporters
- Access to new exclusive features as they are released
- Start new conversations with other members
- Supporter badge attached to your account
- Your name will be proudly displayed as a Supporter on our website
Frequently asked questions
Something else? Ask us via the chat icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- What does my membership payment go towards?
- The ongoing research and development of Convict Records.
- What happens when my free trial ends?
- Your first payment is taken and your membership begins. Cancel during the trial and you won’t be charged.
- Can I cancel my membership?
- Any time, from the Supporters Club in your account menu. Your benefits continue until the end of the billing period.
- Are prices GST inclusive?
- Yes, all prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
- Will the free features stay free?
- Yes. The records have always been free to search and contribute to, and they’ll stay that way.