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.

22
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Blacktown

22-10-2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 1 - Families Stages of Change
 
Venue:  Doonside Cottage, 2 Astral Drive Doonside NSW 2767
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490789357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
23
Oct
2025

Stepping Forwards - SA - Para Hills

23-10-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
                         
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
 
29
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Blacktown

29-10-2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 2 - Effective Communication
 
Venue:  Doonside Cottage, 2 Astral Drive Doonside NSW 2767
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490789357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
04
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Brisbane

04-11-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 Modules:            Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 
 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
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Blacktown

05-11-2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 3 -  Alcohol and Other Drugs Information & Treatment Options
 
Venue:  Doonside Cottage, 2 Astral Drive Doonside NSW 2767
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490789357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
11
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Online

11-11-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
  Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 
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.
11
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

11-11-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
  Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 
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.
11
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns

11-11-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 

 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 Session 2 – Effective Communication

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
 
12
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Blacktown

12-11-2025 10:00 am -12:30 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 4 – Setting Workable Boundaries & Dealing with Conflict
 
Venue:  Doonside Cottage, 2 Astral Drive Doonside NSW 2767
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Lucinda  0490789357    
 or to make your booking click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
18
Nov
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Online

18-11-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
   Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
 
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.

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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