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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

09
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Chatswood

09-12-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

2nd 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: Chatswood Youth Centre, 64 Albert Avenue, Chatswood

Enquiries: Ness 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

09
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

09-12-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Wednesday 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church (play centre), 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook

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

10
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Barossa

10-12-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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. 

Venue: Christian Community Hub - 83 Murray Street, Tanunda SA

Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222



10
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Logan

10-12-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd Thursday of the month
(6.00pm - 8.00pm)

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: Twin Rivers Centre, 104 River Hills Road, Eagleby
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

14-12-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

**This meeting will run on the 2nd and 3rd Monday in December only**

*2nd 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.

Venue: Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612. 


Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

14-12-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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
Dec
2026

Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton

15-12-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

* * date change for this month * * 

Bereavement Group

(5.30 pm - 7.30 pm)

Non-religious, open meeting for family members and friends impacted by the loss of someone who was using drugs and/or alcohol. Join us to talk or just listen in a safe space with people who care.

Venue: Family Drug Support Office, 42 Anderson Street, Thebarton

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

15
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge

15-12-2026 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA

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



15
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah

15-12-2026 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

15
Dec
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

15-12-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
* * This group will be an end of year dinner event. Please contact the facilitator for details and to RSVP * *
 
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

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