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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

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. General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222

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

03
May
2025

Support Day - VIC - Kensington and Online

03-05-2025 9:00 am -4:30 pm
Free

Support Day is a community event brought to you by Family Drug Support, Cohealth, Harm Reduction Victoria and the City of Melbourne. The workshop is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Foundaton and is a FREE education session for families, friends and supporters that delivers useful information and strategies for those supporting someone using Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

Attend in-person or Online via webinar

Venue: Kensington Town Hall

30-34 Bellair Street

Kensington VIC 3031

Please click here to register

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

05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge

05-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 

1st 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA

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



05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

05-05-2025 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

05
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

05-05-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

* * NEW VENUE * *

Every Monday
(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:   Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134 
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
May
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

06-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

  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. 

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour

06-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

06
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Blacktown/Quakers Hill

06-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st 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: Blacktown Area Community Centre, Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill


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

06
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

06-05-2025 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

06
May
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)

06-05-2025 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 - New England - North West NSW
 
Enquiries: Cigdem 0490 781 927 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
07
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Indooroopilly

07-05-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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 Undercroft ,  89 Fairley Street, Indooroopilly
Enquiries:  Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222


Family Drug Support Australia

Supporting families and friends of people who use substances as well as bereaved families in Australia.

SUPPORT LINE (24 Hours - 7 Days)
Phone: 1300 368 186


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