Family Support Meetings
General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222
- Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol.
- Providing opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
- Family Support Meetings are generally face to face, as well as some online options for those that cannot attend in-person.
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 Meetings - ACT 10 Events
Support Meetings - NSW 37 Events
Support Meetings - QLD 28 Events
Support Meetings - VIC 33 Events
Support Meetings - SA 65 Events
Support Meetings - Other 1 Event
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby
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: St Peters Anglican Church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Ashlea 0493 683 856 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah
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
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
** Due to hospital security, the facilitator must grant access to the building, and access is not possible once the group has started. If you believe you might be late, please get in touch with the facilitator before the beginning of the group. If you arrive late without notice, you may be unable to access the building. **
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Warwick
3rd Wednesday of the month
(4.00 pm - 6.00 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: Williams Hall, 37 Guy Street, Warwick
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith
3rd 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: Uniting Church, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind Fire Station)
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Maroochydore
3rd 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: Community Focus Association, 3/2-4 Ann Maree Close, Maroochydore
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills
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 Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Erica 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Chloe. **
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta
3rd Thursday of the month
(5.00 pm - 7.00 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: Board Room, Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Sutherland
3rd Monday 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: Sutherland Uniting Church, Cnr Flora & Merton Street, Sutherland
Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Ipswich
3rd Monday 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: Stockland Providence Sales & Community Hub, 6 Amity Wy, South Ripley QLD
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Gold Coast / Nerang
3rd Monday 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: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin Street, Nerang
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
Monday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: '19 On Green' Community Centre, Industry Room, 19 Green Street, Brompton
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
Every Monday
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Manly
4th 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: LocalKind (formerly Community Northern Beaches), 52 Raglan Street, Manly
Enquiries: Ashlea 0493 683 856 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Corio (Geelong Area)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
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: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Erica 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Chloe. **
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Tablelands
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
Monday 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: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
Every Monday
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton
Bereavement Group
Last Tuesday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meeting for family members and friends impacted by the loss of someone who was using drugs and/or alcohol. Join us to talk or just listen in a safe space with people who care.
Venue: Family Drug Support Office, 42 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or call Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt
Last 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: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
** Due to hospital security, the facilitator must grant access to the building, and access is not possible once the group has started. If you believe you might be late, please get in touch with the facilitator before the beginning of the group. If you arrive late without notice, you may be unable to access the building. **
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)
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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside
Last 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: Salvation Army Bayside Community Church, Cnr Macarthur Street & McDonald Road, Alexandra Hills.
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills
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 Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Erica 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Chloe. **
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Wynnum
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First Friday of the Month
(10.30 am - 12.30 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: BABI, 34 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge
1st Monday 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA
Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
Monday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: '19 On Green' Community Centre, Industry Room, 19 Green Street, Brompton
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide
1st Tuesday 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: Online - contact below for link to zoom
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Blacktown/Quakers Hill
1st 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: Blacktown Area Community Centre, Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Corio (Geelong Area)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
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: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Erica 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick
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: Ann 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Chloe. **
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Campbelltown
1st Thursday of the month
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Campbelltown Uniting Church - The Green Room
Allman Street, Moore-Oxley Bypass, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
Monday 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: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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