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Family Support Meetings and Events

23
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide

23-09-2026 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.
 

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

Registration: this group runs online - click here to register

** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Cadence. **

 

24
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - Far North QLD & NT - Online

24-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
4th Thursday 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: Online via zoom
 

Enquiries:  Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
24
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier

24-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

* * New Location and dates * *

now on the 4th Thursday 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.

NEW Venue: City Hall (College Room 1st floor), 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier

Entry is via the glass door in the alley between the Institute Building and Old Town Hall

Enquiries:  Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

24
Sep
2026

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

24-09-2026 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: Cohealth -  215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC  

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

26
Sep
2026

Volunteer Training - SA - Adelaide

26-09-2026 9:00 am - 27-09-2026 4:30 pm
Free

Dates:      Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026

Time:         9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:     Unley, SA 5061

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Please submit an expression of interest here 

28
Sep
2026

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

28-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
* *   This session will now run online   * *
 
Modules:
Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:  Online.
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
28
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

28-09-2026 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: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

29
Sep
2026

Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton

29-09-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

Bereavement Group

(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

29
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Geelong

Free
Tuesday every fortnight
(5.45 pm - 7.45 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:  Geelong Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre
Ground Floor, 141 Malop St, Geelong, 3220
 

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

29
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt

29-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Caboolture

30-09-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

Last Wednesday of the month
(5pm - 7pm)

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:  Lives lived well 

11-13 Bertha St, Caboolture 4510

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside

30-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale

30-09-2026 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: Catherine 0457 030 805  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

30-09-2026 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 (play centre), 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook

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

01
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood

01-10-2026 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

03
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (3-4 & 17-18 October 2026)

03-10-2026 9:30 am - 18-10-2026 4:30 pm
VIC

*This course is now at capacity. You can still register interest to go on the waitlist for our first course in 2027*

ihis course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:        3-4 & 17-18 October 2026
Time:           9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue:   Camberwell Library

 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

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

Please click here to register your interest in attending this course

05
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

05-10-2026
Free

* * CANCELLED due to Public Holiday * *

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.


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

07
Oct
2026

Stepping Forward - SA - Online

07-10-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue:  Online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 

 

07
Oct
2026

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

07-10-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
** This session will replace this week's usual Online Support Meeting * *
 
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
     
Venue:  Online
 
Enquiries:  Cadence  0493 683 860 or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 

 

17
Oct
2026

Volunteer Training - NSW - Sydney

17-10-2026 9:00 am - 18-10-2026 4:30 pm
NSW

Dates:       Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of October 2026

Time:         9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:     Camperdown NSW

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Please submit an expression of interest here

19
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

19-10-2026 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

22
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier

22-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

* * New Location and dates * *

now on the 4th Thursday 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.

NEW Venue: City Hall (College Room 1st floor), 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier

Entry is via the glass door in the alley between the Institute Building and Old Town Hall

Enquiries:  Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

26
Oct
2026

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

26-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
* *  This session will now run online  * * 
 
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue:  Online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
31
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba (31 October - 1 November & 7 - 8 November 2026)

31-10-2026 9:30 am - 08-11-2026 4:00 pm
QLD

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:           31 October - 1 November  &  7 - 8  November 2026


Time:             9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:          Toowoomba City Library - Level 3, 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba

(corner of Victoria and Herries Street), Toowoomba City 4350

Registration is now open

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

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending the next course

07
Nov
2026

Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney (7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026)

07-11-2026 9:00 am - 15-11-2026 4:30 pm
NSW
* * New dates * * 
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 
Dates:        7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026

Time:            9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
 
Venue:           TBA
 
Enquiries:   Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
Registrations are now open
 
28
Nov
2026

Volunteer Training - QLD - Brisbane

28-11-2026 9:00 am - 29-11-2026 4:30 pm
Free

Dates:        Saturday 28th & Sunday 29 November 2026

Time:         9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:      Nundah QLD 4012

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Please submit an expression of interest here

06
Mar
2027

Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (6-7 & 13-14 March 2027)

06-03-2027 9:30 am - 14-03-2027 4:00 pm
QLD
* *   NEW Dates   * *
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 

Dates:            6 - 7 & 13 - 14 March 2027

Time:              9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:           Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron

42/48 Tingira Street, Cairns City QLD 4870

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

 
 
13
Mar
2027

Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (13-14 & 20-21 March 2027)

13-03-2027 9:30 am - 21-03-2027 4:30 pm
ACT

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

 Dates:           13 - 14 &  20 - 21 March 2027
 

 Time:             9:30am - 4:30pm

 Venue:         Denman Village Community Centre

5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect, ACT 2611

Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 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

Volunteer Training - SA - Mt Gambier

To be advised
Free

If you are located in SA or VIC and interested in attending a training weekend in Mount Gambier please  get in touch.

Dates:       To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest

Venue:       To be confirmed

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222