Meetings & Events

Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NOTE:  MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

No support meetings in your area? Check out the new FDS Online video resource here: http://www.fdsonline.org.au

Support The Family – Improve The Outcome

Workshop Objectives:

• Gain knowledge of successful 'Models of Change' for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.
• Identify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.
• Learn how to communicate more effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.
• Develop understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person who uses the drug and the family.
• Recognise the importance of psycho-social education for a family, in relation to the significant barriers they may face.

Bookings are essential.

For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in the event.

Stepping Forward Topic Preview – Stages of Change for Families

This video explains the work of Family Drug Support and discusses the Stages of Change for Families model.  This model can be helpful for families to understand where they are at on their journey and start to learn how to cope depending on what stage they may be at.