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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

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

05
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Yeppoon

05-10-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

* * CANCELLED due to QLD Public Holiday * *

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

05
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

05-10-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

* * CANCELLED due to Public Holiday * * 

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

06
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour

06-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

First 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: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD

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

06
Oct
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

06-10-2026 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. 

Venue: Online - contact below for link to zoom

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

06
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

06-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Tuesday 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:  Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC

** Due to hospital security, the facilitator must grant access to the building, and access is not possible once the group has started. If you believe you might be late, please get in touch with the facilitator before the beginning of the group. If you arrive late without notice, you may be unable to access the building. **

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

06
Oct
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

06-10-2026 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
07
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Indooroopilly

07-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st 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:  St Andrews Anglican Church 

Paxton Hall Room

89 Fairley Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4078

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

07
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick

07-10-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

1st 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: Randwick Community Centre, Meeting Room 3, 27 Munda Street, Randwick.
Enquiries:  Ness 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

07
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills

07-10-2026 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: Mtg Room 4/5, Para Hills Community Hub, 22 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills

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