To fulfil its objectives, the Society undertakes projects to assist researchers locate a range of records of South Australia.

In most instances, the Council initiates Society Projects.  The Projects Committee and various Co-ordinators, assisted by volunteers, manage each project to its completion.  For large projects, Council may decide to establish a Committee to manage and direct the project.

Currently, the Society is undertaking the following projects:

• Transcribing and photographing memorial inscriptions and collecting burial registers.  (Cemetery Co-ordinator)
• Indexing personal notices in newspapers.  (Newspaper Co-ordinator)
• Microfilming a range of records.  (Microfilming Co-ordinator)
• Compiling an index of Irish Born South Australians.  (IBSA Committee).

The Society has completed a number of projects which include:

• Compiling Indexes of South Australian Births (1842-1928), Marriages (1842-1937) & deaths (1842-1972).  (BDM Committee)
• Producing a Biographical Index of persons living in South Australia (1836-1885).  (BISA Committee)
• Producing a companion Index (with sources) of persons living in South Australia (1836-1885).  (BISA Committee).