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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

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

30
Apr
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale

30-04-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

30
Apr
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - Statewide

30-04-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
Wednesday every week
(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.
 

This group runs online  - Please click here to register

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

30
Apr
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

30-04-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

01
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood

01-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Thursday every fortnight
(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: Eastern Volunteers - Suite 1a, 36 New Street,  Ringwood, VIC
 

Enquiries:  Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

01
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Campbelltown

01-05-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

1st Thursday of the month
(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: Campbelltown Uniting Church - The Green Room

Allman Street, Moore-Oxley Bypass, Campbelltown NSW 2560

Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
May
2025

Support Day - VIC - Kensington and Online

03-05-2025 9:00 am -4:30 pm
Free

Support Day is a community event brought to you by Family Drug Support, Cohealth, Harm Reduction Victoria and the City of Melbourne. The workshop is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Foundaton and is a FREE education session for families, friends and supporters that delivers useful information and strategies for those supporting someone using Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

Attend in-person or Online via webinar

Venue: Kensington Town Hall

30-34 Bellair Street

Kensington VIC 3031

Please click here to register

Enquiries:  Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge

05-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 

1st Monday 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA

Enquiries:  Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222



05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

05-05-2025 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

05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

05-05-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

* * NEW VENUE * *

Every Monday
(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:   Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134 
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
May
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

06-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

  1st Tuesday 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. 

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222


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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