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.

07
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

07-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 2 - Effective Communication
 
Venue:  online 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490 789 357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
07
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Online

07-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 2 - Effective Communication
 
Venue:  online 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490 789 357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
07
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Brisbane

07-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 Modules:           Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries 
 
 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.
 
14
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Online

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
  Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 
Venue:  online 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490 789 357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
14
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
  Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 
Venue:  online 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490 789 357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
14
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
    Session 7 – Families and Ice (methamphetamine) 
                         
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
 
15
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Gladstone

15-10-2025 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
                         
Venue:   Mindcare Gladstone,  147 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, QLD 4680 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Belinda  0490 536 976  or 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.
 
15
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Mossman

15-10-2025 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Free
Modules: 
Effective Communication (culturally safe)
                         
Venue: Mossman Support Services, 20 Mill Street Mossman, QLD 4873
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking
 
or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
15
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Online

15-10-2025 5:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
 Modules:             Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 
 Venue:   Online via Zoom

 Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm 

 Bookings & Enquiries:   Jascinta  0490 788 382  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.
 
21
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Online

21-10-2025 5:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
 Modules:              Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 
 Venue:   Online via Zoom

 Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm 

 Bookings & Enquiries:   Jascinta  0490 788 382  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.
 

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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