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Family Support Meetings - Important Information

If you require support please call our Support Line: 24/7 Telephone Line: 1300 368 186 or book a 1 on 1 support session with an FDS worker

Family Support Meetings and Events

12
Jan
2027

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

12-01-2027 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Tuesday 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.
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
 
Enquiries:  Head Office (02) 4782 9222
13
Jan
2027

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Chatswood

13-01-2027 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

2nd 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: Chatswood Youth Centre, 64 Albert Avenue, Chatswood

Enquiries: Ness 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

18
Jan
2027

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Sutherland

18-01-2027 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

18
Jan
2027

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

18-01-2027 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st and 3rd Monday 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: Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612. 

Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

20
Jan
2027

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith

20-01-2027 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 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

25
Jan
2027

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

25-01-2027 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue:  Online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
26
Jan
2027

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

26-01-2027 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
* * CANCELLED due to Public Holiday * * 
 
Tuesday 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.
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
 
Enquiries:  Head Office (02) 4782 9222
03
Feb
2027

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick

03-02-2027 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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:  Ness 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

06
Mar
2027

Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (6-7 & 13-14 March 2027)

06-03-2027 9:30 am - 14-03-2027 4:00 pm
QLD
* *   NEW Dates   * *
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 

Dates:            6 - 7 & 13 - 14 March 2027

Time:              9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:           Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron

42/48 Tingira Street, Cairns City QLD 4870

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

 
 
06
Mar
2027

Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (6-7 & 13-14 March 2027)

06-03-2027 9:30 am - 14-03-2027 4:30 pm
ACT

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

 Dates:           6 - 7   &  13 - 14 March 2027
 

 Time:             9:30am - 4:30pm

 Venue:         Denman Village Community Centre

5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect, ACT 2611

Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 
 
 
03
Apr
2027

Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney (3 - 4 & 10 - 11 April 2027)

03-04-2027 9:00 am - 11-04-2027 4:30 pm
NSW
* * New dates * * 
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 
Dates:        3 - 4 & 10 - 11 April 2027

Time:          9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
 
Venue:       Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 11-13 Darley Street Newtown NSW 2042
 
Enquiries:   Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
Registrations are now open
 
09
Dec
2027

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton

09-12-2027 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

2nd 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: Picabeen Community Centre (entry via side door), 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton
Enquiries:  Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

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. 

To be advised

Volunteer Training - SA - Mt Gambier

To be advised
Free

If you are located in SA or VIC and interested in attending a training weekend in Mount Gambier please  get in touch.

Dates:       To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest

Venue:       To be confirmed

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