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

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29
Sep
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

29-09-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2025

Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton

30-09-2025 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

Bereavement Group

Last Tuesday of the month

(5.30 pm - 7.30 pm)

Non-religious, open meeting for family members and friends impacted by the loss of someone who was using drugs and/or alcohol. Join us to talk or just listen in a safe space with people who care.

Venue: Family Drug Support Office, 42 Anderson Street, Thebarton


Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or call Head Office (02) 4782 9222

30
Sep
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

30-09-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

04
Oct
2025

Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (4-5 & 11-12 October 2025)

04-10-2025 9:30 am - 12-10-2025 4:30 pm
VIC

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:         4 - 5 & 11 - 12 October 2025
Time:           9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue: TBC 


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

18
Oct
2025

Support Day - VIC - Kensington and Online

18-10-2025 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

18
Oct
2025

Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (18-19 & 25-26 October 2025)

18-10-2025 9:30 am - 26-10-2025 4:00 pm
QLD
 This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 

Dates:            18 - 19 & 25-26 October 2025 

Time:              9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:           TBA

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course

Enquiries:   Shammah 0490 799 180, Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
 
21
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby

21-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

3rd 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: St Peters Anglican Church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Ashlea 0493 683 856 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

 
01
Nov
2025

Stepping Stones - QLD - Ipswich (1-2 & 8-9 November 2025)

01-11-2025 - 08-11-2025
QLD

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:           1 - 2  &  8 - 9  November 2025
Time:             9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:           White Rock Community Centre

37 Foley Way White Rock QLD 4306 

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

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course

08
Nov
2025

Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (8-9 & 15-16 November 2025)

08-11-2025 9:30 am - 16-11-2025 4:30 pm
ACT

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

 Dates:          8 - 9  &  15 - 16 November 2025

Time:              9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue:        TBC

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
 
 
To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

Every Tuesday
(6 pm - 7.30 pm)

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. 

To be advised

Stepping Stones - QLD - Rockhampton

To be advised
QLD
Dates to be advised
 
Enquiries:   Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
To be advised

Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart

To be advised
TAS

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

To be advised

Volunteer Training - WA - Perth

To be advised
WA

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


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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