Stepping Forward

  • Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public
  • Current Modules offered:
    Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
    Session 2 – Effective Communication
    Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
    Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
    Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
    Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
    Session 7 – Families and Ice

Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public.

Bookings are essential.

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

 

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.

16
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Warwick

16-07-2025 4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 2 –  Effective Communication
                          
Venue:  Williams Hall, 37 Guy Street, Warwick QLD 4370
 
Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Edgar 0484 002 178 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
17
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Kuranda

Free
Modules:  Session 1 – Families Stages of Change (culturally safe)
                         
Venue: Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation (Community Programs Office)
Unit 7/40 Coondoo Street, Kuranda, QLD 4881 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking 
 or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
 
17
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Caloundra

17-07-2025 10:30 am -2:30 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 Session 2 – Effective Communication
 Session 6 - Dealing with Conflict
 Session 5 - Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:   Caloundra Power Boat Club
2 Lamerough Parade Golden Beach, QLD 4551
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Mona 0491 091 630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
18
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Wynnum

18-07-2025 9:15 am -4:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
Session 2 – Effective Communication
Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:  YMCA Wynnum Community Hub
105 Florence St Wynnum QLD 4178
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Jascinta 0490 788 382 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
21
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Ripley/Ipswich

21-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
 
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
                         
Venue: Stockland Providence Sales & Community Hub
6 Amity Way South Ripley, QLD 4306
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Edgar 0484 002 178
 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Mount Morgan

22-07-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Free
 Modules:
 Session 7 – Families and Ice
                         
Venue: Mount Morgan Hospital

Black Street, Mount Morgan QLD 4714

 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Belinda 0490 536 976  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Head office (02) 4782 9222

or click on the link to book directly through Eventbrite.

Register here: Stepping Forward - QLD - Families and Ice

 
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

22-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Chloe 0448 177 083  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

22-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Online

22-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
                         
Venue:   Online via zoom
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Sophie Marsh 0490 782 560 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.  Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees on the day of event.
  
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Toowoomba

22-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
  Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
                         
Venue:  Middle Ridge Uniting Church, 264 Stenner Street, Centenary Heights, QLD 4350.
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Edgar 0484 002 178 to make your booking or click on the link below to make your booking directly through Eventbrite.
 

Family Drug Support Australia

Supporting families and friends of people who use substances as well as bereaved families in Australia.

SUPPORT LINE (24 Hours - 7 Days)
Phone: 1300 368 186


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