Family Drug Support Australia
Support Line: 1300 368 186
(available 24 hours 7 days a week)

Setting Boundaries

  • About +

    Boundary – 'a limit on what is reasonable' - Oxford English Dictionary. One of the areas that families of substance users have difficulty with is in setting boundaries that are effective and manageable.   All relationships where people live together need boundaries in place to develop trust, stability and… Read More

  • Defining The Boundary +

    What is the issue, circumstance, area of concern? What do you need to achieve? Examine your motive in wanting to set this boundary. Is it in response to clear thinking about an area of concern or is it an angry response to a set of circumstances? If… Read More

  • If A Boundary Is Broken +

    You can expect boundaries to be broken by substance users – especially when they are first put in place. They will often react to changes by pushing you and other family members to previous ways of behaving. They will probably be less motivated to change than you are.… Read More

  • Setting A Boundary +

    Having thought about the boundary you would like to set and being prepared to talk about it, the next thing is to set it with the substance user. The skill to utilise is negotiation. It is important to build and maintain a dialogue between the user and… Read More

  • Keeping a Boundary +

    The last stage in the process is keeping the boundary. This is done by: Observing if the boundary is being kept Acknowledging that it is being kept or if it is broken Responding appropriately if it is broken Read More
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FDS and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In these changing and uncertain times because of the Corona Virus, FDS is trying to maintain a balance of continuing to provide appropriate support to families, with being socially responsible and implementing hygiene protocols.

Some of our venues with Support Groups have closed down, and we have already had to postpone some Stepping Stones, and Stepping Forward sessions. At this stage most Support Groups are in place but with new info coming up on a daily basis some may need to be temporarily postponed. We will endeavour to keep you informed regularly on our website https://www.fds.org.au/meetings-and-events/family-support-meetings.

The protocols we have introduced preventative precautions are as follows;
1. If you are attending any FDS event please ensure you regularly wash your hands before entering the event.
2. Keep the required distance of 2 arm lengths between you and other participants, normal social greeting contact should be avoided no handshakes, hugs etc. FDS has devised our own greeting method which is make right hand into a closed fist, hold over heart and then open hand in direction of person you are greeting. If you are experiencing any cold and flu symptoms you should not attend, if you have travelled to affected areas such as China, Italy,
Iran, USA, South Korea or Europe or had contact with anyone who has travelled to these places, you should not attend.

Hopefully, these are temporary measures only and soon we will get back to normal.

FDS logo 165PLEASE NOTE THE 24/7 SUPPORT LINE WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN OPERATION AS NORMAL:

1300 368 186

This is available to families/carers supporting a drug dependant person.
The FDS Website also provides a number of on-line resources which will provide you with more information and support.