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
Support Meetings - ACT 12 Events
Support Meetings - NSW 20 Events
Support Meetings - QLD 48 Events
Support Meetings - VIC 28 Events
Support Meetings - SA 42 Events
Support Meetings - Other 1 Event
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: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
* This week is a special information session covering Alcohol & Other Drug Treatment, not a normal support group. *
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. **
Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
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
Stepping Forward - QLD - North & Far North QLD - Online
Modules: Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
Venue: Online via zoom
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222