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Meetings & Events
Support Meetings 220 Events
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
Support the Family 1 Event
Support The Family – Improve The Outcome
Workshop Objectives:
- Gain knowledge of successful 'Models of Change' for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.
- Identify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.
- Learn how to communicate more effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.
- Develop understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person who uses the drug and the family.
- Recognise the importance of psycho-social education for a family, in relation to the significant barriers they may face.
Bookings are essential.
For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in the event.
Stepping Stones 6 Events
Unless indicated, the Stepping Stones course runs over 2 consecutive weekends
Contact the facilitator (listed below) OR Head Office for more information Ph: (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward 6 Events
Stepping Forward
Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
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.
Stepping Stones - QLD - Brisbane (10-11 & 17-18 June 2023)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 10-11 June & 17-18 June 2023
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open. RSVP: 31 May 2023
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No meeting
Every Monday
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Tracey 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No Meeting
Monday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: '19 On Green' Community Centre, Industry Room, 19 Green Street, Brompton
Enquiries: Diana 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton
2nd Tuesday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 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: Family Drug Support, Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell Street, Rockhampton.
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Central Coast
2nd 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.
Venue: The Entrance Community Centre, Training Room 2 - Building E, Cnr Battley Avenue & Oakland Avenue, The Entrance
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga
2nd 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.
Venue: Willunga Community Hub, 1 St Peters Terrace, Willunga
Enquiries: Diana 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba
2nd 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.
Venue: Middle Ridge Uniting Church, 264 Stenner Street, Centenary Heights, QLD
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Glandore
Tuesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: Glandore Community Centre, Slade Training Room, 25 Naldera Street, Glandore.
Enquiries: Emma 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support the Family - Improve the Outcome - Port Lincoln - SA
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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