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If you require support please call our Support Line: 24/7 Telephone Line: 1300 368 186 or book an online 1 to 1 with a FDS worker through Sage.fm

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Meetings & Events

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

Support The Family – Improve The Outcome

Support the Family385Workshop Objectives:

  • Gain knowledge of successful 'Models of Change' for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.
  • Identify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.
  • Learn how to communicate more effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.
  • Develop understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person who uses the drug and the family.
  • Recognise the importance of psycho-social education for a family, in relation to the significant barriers they may face.

Bookings are essential.

For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in the event.

 

Unless indicated, the Stepping Stones course runs over 2 consecutive weekends

Contact the facilitator (listed below) OR Head Office for more information Ph: (02) 4782 9222

Stepping Stones - Expression of Interest

Stepping Forward

Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.

Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
Session 2 – Effective Communication
Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
Session 7 – Families and Ice

Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public.

Bookings are essential.

For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in each event below.

 

Stepping Forward Topic Preview – Stages of Change for Families

This video explains the work of Family Drug Support and discusses the Stages of Change for Families model.  This model can be helpful for families to understand where they are at on their journey and start to learn how to cope depending on what stage they may be at.

05
Nov
2024

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

05-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)

Please call the group facilitator to register - Vicky 0492 821 081

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

05
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah

05-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st & 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

05
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour

05-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

Every Tuesday 
(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

05
Nov
2024

Stepping Forward - QLD - Nambour

05-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Mona 0491 091 630  by 1 November to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
 
 
05
Nov
2024

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

05-11-2024 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
06
Nov
2024

Online Family Support Meeting - QLD

06-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

**NOTE: This meeting will run from 6pm - 8pm this week only - 6/11/2024**

The Zoom registration link will list the meeting as VIC Online Support Group with the timing as 7pm -9pm (AEDT), but the meeting is 6-8pm for Qld attendees

1st Wednesday of the month
(6 pm - 8 pm)

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

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: Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Indooroopilly

06-11-2024 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

06
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

06-11-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st and 3rd Wednesday 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 (Cnr of Fawkner and Elouera Streets), Braddon, ACT 2612. 
Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick

06-11-2024 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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: Kylie 0490 783 571 Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
Nov
2024

Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills

06-11-2024 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


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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