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
Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier
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
* Please meet the facilitator at the entry between 5.50-6pm otherwise the venue is locked. If attendees are running late, please contact Jan - details below.
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - Far North QLD & NT - Online
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
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
Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide
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
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour
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
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Indooroopilly
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
Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills
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
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick
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