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Family Support Meetings - Important Information

If you require support please call our Support Line: 24/7 Telephone Line: 1300 368 186 or book a 1 on 1 support session with an FDS worker

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
  • Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. 
  • Providing opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
  • Family Support Meetings are generally face to face, as well as some online options for those that cannot attend in-person.

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

07
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Yeppoon

07-09-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

1st Monday 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: “The Garage”, Yeppoon Community Centre

80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, 4703


Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au or Head office (02) 4782 9222

07
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

07-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st and 3rd Monday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)

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.

Venue: Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612. 


Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

07
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

07-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Peregian Beach (Noosa)

08-09-2026 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Free

Second Tuesday of the month
(10.30am - 12.30pm)

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: Peregian Beach Community House

Room 2, 5-7 Rufous street, Peregian Beach QLD 4573

Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening

08-09-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

2nd Tuesday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 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: FDS Rockhampton,  110-114 Campbell Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700


Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au

08
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd  Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)

Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide evening

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.

Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Middle Ridge Uniting Church 264 Stenner Street, Centenary Heights QLD 4350

Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Willunga Community Hub, 1 St Peters Terrace, Willunga

Enquiries: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

08-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Tuesday 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.
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
 
Enquiries:  Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
09
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton

09-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

2nd Wednesday 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: Picabeen Community Centre (entry via side door), 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton
Enquiries:  Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222