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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

17
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith

17-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 3rd 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: Uniting Church, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind Fire Station)
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

17
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Maroochydore

17-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

3rd 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: Community Focus Association, 3/2-4 Ann Maree Close, Maroochydore
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

17
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills

17-06-2026 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

17
Jun
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide

17-06-2026 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 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.

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. **

 

17
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

17-06-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove

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

18
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta

18-06-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

3rd Thursday 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: Board Room, Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta

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

18
Jun
2026

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

18-06-2026 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

22
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

22-06-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

* * date change due to changes in May/June scheduling * *

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

23
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns

23-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 4th 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.
 
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
Venue:  Stratford Community Hall, 15 Kamerunga Road, Stratford QLD
 
24
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Caboolture

24-06-2026 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