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Meetings & Events
Support Meetings 150 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
Stepping Stones 10 Events
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 Forward 2 Events
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.
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Gold Coast (17-18 & 24-25 May 2025)
Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: TBC
Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (7-8 & 14-15 June 2025)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 7 - 8 & 14 - 15 June 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: TBA
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open.
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah
Every Friday
(10.30 am - 11.30 am)
Open meetings for family members of individuals using substances/alcohol.
Venue: Peel Health Hub, 91 Allnutt Street, Mandurah, WA.
Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010
Please note: This meeting is run by an external health provider to FDS and we recommend to call the number above to check details prior to attending.
Stepping Stones - QLD - Rockhampton
Stepping Forward - VIC
Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: TBA
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: TBA
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
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