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18
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith

18-12-2024 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: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

18
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

18-12-2024 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st and 3rd Wednesday 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 (Cnr of Fawkner and Elouera Streets), Braddon, ACT 2612. 
Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

18
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills

18-12-2024 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

18
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

18-12-2024 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

18
Dec
2024

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide

18-12-2024 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
Wednesday every week
(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.
 

This group runs online  - Please click here to register

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

19
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta

19-12-2024 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

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: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

19
Dec
2024

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

19-12-2024 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

23
Dec
2024

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

23-12-2024 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: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

28
Jan
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

28-01-2025 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

25
Feb
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

25-02-2025 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

25
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

25-03-2025 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

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

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

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

Stepping Forward - VIC

To be advised
Free
There are currently no Stepping Forward sessions scheduled for Victoria.
 
Courses are scheduled regularly - New dates to be announced soon.
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 - Bayside/Logan

To be advised
Free

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:        TBA
Time:            9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Venue:          Twin Rivers Centre, 104 River Hills Rd, EAGLEBY

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

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

To be advised

Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra

To be advised
ACT

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

 

Dates:            TBC
Time:              

Venue:        TBC

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

 
 
 
 
To be advised

Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney

** This course is postponed, dates for early 2025 TBA **
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 
Dates:         TBA
Time:            9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
 
Venue:          Venue: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
 
Enquiries:   Cigdem  0490 781 927  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
 

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