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26
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

26-03-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton

27-03-2025 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free
4th Thursday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 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: Atherton QCWA Hall
                  Jack Street, Atherton QLD 4883

Enquiries:  Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
27
Mar
2025

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

27-03-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Thursday every fortnight
(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: Cohealth -  215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC  

Enquiries:  Cadence  0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

31
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

31-03-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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

31
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

31-03-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

05
Apr
2025

Volunteer Training - VIC - Melbourne

05-04-2025 9:00 am - 06-04-2025 4:30 pm
VIC

Dates:       Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025

Time:          9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:       Harm Reduction Victoria, 299 Victoria Street, Brunswick VIC 3056

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 

15
Apr
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Kawana

15-04-2025 10:30 am -1:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Families Stages of Change
Effective Communication
                         
Venue: 
Kawana Island meeting place- Meeting room B
5 Grand Parade, Perrearra
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Mona for more information:
                                                      0491 091 630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to make your booking
 
 
29
Apr
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

29-04-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

07
May
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Kawana

07-05-2025 10:30 am -1:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Setting Workable Boundaries
Dealing with Conflict
                         
Venue: 
Kawana Island meeting place- Meeting room B
5 Grand Parade, Perrearra
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Mona for more information:
0491 091 630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to make your booking
 
 
17
May
2025

Stepping Stones - QLD - Gold Coast (17-18 May & 31 May - 1 June 2025)

17-05-2025 9:30 am - 01-06-2025 4:00 am
QLD

This course runs over two weekends, with 1 weekend break in-between

 

Dates:        17 - 18  May & 31 May - 1 June 2025
Time:          9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

 

Venue:  Lives Lived Well Mirikai, 191 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220.


Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382, Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
17
May
2025

Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025)

17-05-2025 9:30 am - 25-05-2025 4:30 pm
ACT

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

 

Dates:            17 - 18 & 24 - 25 May 2025
Time:              9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue:        TBC

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
 
 
 
27
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

27-05-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

31
May
2025

Volunteer Training - SA - Adelaide

31-05-2025 9:00 am - 01-06-2025 4:30 pm
Free

Dates:       Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June 2025

Time:         9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:      TBA

Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

07
Jun
2025

Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (7-8 & 14-15 June 2025)

07-06-2025 9:30 am - 15-06-2025 4:30 pm
VIC

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:         7 - 8 & 14 - 15 June 2025
Time:           9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue:         TBA
Enquiries:   Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open.  

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course

14
Jun
2025

Volunteer Training - QLD - Brisbane

14-06-2025 9:00 am - 15-06-2025 4:30 pm
Free

Dates:        Saturday 14 June  &  Sunday 15 June 2025 

Time:         9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Venue:       Family Drug Support Office, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah QLD

Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Please submit an expression of interest here

21
Jun
2025

Stepping Stones - QLD - Brisbane (21 - 22 & 28 - 29 June 2025)

21-06-2025 9:30 am - 29-06-2025 4:30 pm
QLD
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 

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.  

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
28
Jun
2025

Volunteer Training - ACT - Canberra

28-06-2025 9:00 am - 29-06-2025 4:30 pm
ACT

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

please submit an expression of interest here 

18
Oct
2025

Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (18-19 & 25-26 October 2025)

18-10-2025 9:30 am - 26-10-2025 4:00 pm
QLD
 

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:            18 - 19 & 25-26 October 2025 


Time:              9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:           TBA

Enquiries:   Anna 0490 536 931, Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

Every Friday
(10.30 am - 11.30 am)

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. 

To be advised

Stepping Stones - QLD - Rockhampton

To be advised
QLD
Dates to be advised
 
Enquiries:   Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
To be advised

Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart

To be advised
TAS

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

To be advised

Volunteer Training - WA - Perth

To be advised
WA

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

To be advised

Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba

To be advised
QLD

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:           TBA
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


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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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