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Family Support Meetings and Events
Stepping Stones - QLD - Brisbane (21 - 22 & 28 - 29 June 2025)
Dates: 21 - 22 & 28 - 29 June 2025
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah QLD 4012.
Registration is now open.
Stepping Forward - QLD - Rockhampton
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 - 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
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 - 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: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns
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 - Corio (Geelong Area)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - ACT - Online
Stepping Forward - VIC - Online
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 - 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
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 - 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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - NSW - Online
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Volunteer Training - ACT - Canberra
Dates: Saturday 28 June & Sunday 29 June 2025
Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 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
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.
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - SA - Adelaide (16-17 & 30-31 August 2025)
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: SACOSS Unley, 47 King William Road (Marjorie Black Room), Unley 5061
Registration is now open
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (18-19 & 25-26 October 2025)
Dates: 18 - 19 & 25-26 October 2025
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: TBA
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180, Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Ipswich (1-2 & 8-9 November 2025)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 1 - 2 & 7 - 8 November 2025
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
Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah
Every Tuesday
(6 pm - 7.30 pm)
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
Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Volunteer Training - WA - Perth
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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