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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

03
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

03-06-2026 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

04
Jun
2026

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

04-06-2026 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

05
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Wynnum

05-06-2026 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Free

First Friday of the Month
(10.30 am - 12.30 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: BABI, 34 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

09
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Peregian Beach (Noosa)

09-06-2026 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Free

Second Tuesday of the month
(10.30am - 12.30pm)

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: Peregian Beach Community House

Room 2, 5-7 Rufous street, Peregian Beach QLD 4573

Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

09
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening

09-06-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

2nd Tuesday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 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: FDS Rockhampton,  110-114 Campbell Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700


Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au

09
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga

09-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Willunga Community Hub, 1 St Peters Terrace, Willunga

Enquiries: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

09
Jun
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening

09-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide evening

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: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

09
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba

09-06-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Middle Ridge Uniting Church 264 Stenner Street, Centenary Heights QLD 4350

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

10
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton

10-06-2026 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: Picabeen Community Centre (entry via side door), 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton
Enquiries:  Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

10
Jun
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale

10-06-2026 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: The Corner Uniting Church,  93 Oaklands Road,  Warradale, SA, 5046

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