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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

15
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Ipswich

15-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

3rd Monday 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: Stockland Providence Sales & Community Hub, 6 Amity Wy, South Ripley QLD


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

15
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

15-06-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

*Note: due to site renovations, please call Catherine 0457 030 805 prior to attending*

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

15
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

15-06-2026 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:   Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood

Enquiries:  Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

16
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier

16-06-2026 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: The Boardroom, Community RSL, 16 Sturt Street, MOUNT GAMBIER

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

16
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge

16-06-2026 6:00 pm -9:00 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA

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



16
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

16-06-2026 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

16
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah

16-06-2026 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: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

16
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby

16-06-2026 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:  Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

 
16
Jun
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

16-06-2026 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
17
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Warwick

17-06-2026 4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Free

3rd Wednesday of the month
(4.00 pm - 6.00 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: Williams Hall, 37 Guy Street, Warwick
Enquiries:  Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222