Stepping Forward

  • Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public
  • Current Modules offered:
    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.

24
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Kuranda

Free
* * NEW DATE * *
 
Modules:  Session 1 – Families Stages of Change (culturally safe)
                         
Venue: Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation (Community Programs Office)
Unit 7/40 Coondoo Street, Kuranda, QLD 4881 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking 
 or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
 
30
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Caboolture

30-07-2025 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue:   Lives Lived Well 
Shop 18, Central Lakes Shopping Centre
1-21 Pettigrew Street Caboolture, QLD 4510
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Mona 0491 091 630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your booking
 
or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
31
Jul
2025

Stepping Forwards - SA - Para Hills

31-07-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
 Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue: Para Hills Community Hub
22 Wilkinson Road Para Hills SA  5096 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Arneen 0490 785 175 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or Head Office on (02) 4782 9222
 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
05
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Brisbane

05-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 Modules:          Module 1: Stages of Change
 
 Venue:   Avive Health Clinic, 16 Bryden St Windsor QLD 4030

 Time: 6pm - 8pm

 Bookings & Enquiries:  Sophie Marsh 0490 782 560 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or click on the link below to book directly through  Eventbrite.
 
05
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

05-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 7 – Families and Ice (methamphetamine)
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
05
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

05-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 7 – Families and Ice (methamphetamine)
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
07
Aug
2025

Stepping Forwards - SA - Para Hills

07-08-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
 Session 1 – Stages of Change
                         
Venue: Para Hills Community Hub
22 Wilkinson Road Para Hills SA  5096 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Arneen 0490 785 175 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or Head Office on (02) 4782 9222
 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
12
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns

12-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
  Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
 Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
                         
Venue: Stratford Community Hall, 15 Kamerunga Road Stratford, QLD 4870 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking 
 or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
19
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

19-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
19
Aug
2025

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

19-08-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.

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

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