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Family Support Meetings and Events
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith
3rd Wednesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Uniting Church, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind Fire Station)
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Maroochydore
3rd Wednesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Community Focus Association, 3/2-4 Ann Maree Close, Maroochydore
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
Wednesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta
3rd Thursday of the month
(5.00 pm - 7.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Board Room, Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Brisbane (22 - 23 & 29 - 30 March 2025)
Dates: 22 - 23 & 29 - 30 March 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah QLD 4012.
Registration is now open.
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
Monday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Manly
4th Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt
Last Tuesday of the Month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday of the month
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside
Last Wednesday of the Month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Salvation Army Bayside Community Church, Cnr Macarthur Street & McDonald Road, Alexandra Hills.
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
Monday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: '19 On Green' Community Centre, Industry Room, 19 Green Street, Brompton
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday of the month
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Gold Coast (17-18 & 24-25 May 2025)
Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: TBC
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday of the month
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (7-8 & 14-15 June 2025)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 7 - 8 & 14 - 15 June 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: TBA
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open.
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah
Every Friday
(10.30 am - 11.30 am)
Open meetings for family members of individuals using substances/alcohol.
Venue: Peel Health Hub, 91 Allnutt Street, Mandurah, WA.
Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010
Please note: This meeting is run by an external health provider to FDS and we recommend to call the number above to check details prior to attending.
Stepping Stones - QLD - Rockhampton
Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Volunteer Training - WA - Perth
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: TBA
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: TBA
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
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