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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

Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. 
General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222
  • Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. 
  • Providing opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
  • Family Support Meetings are generally face to face, as well as some online options for those that cannot attend in-person.

NOTE:  MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

No support meetings in your area? Check out the new FDS Online video resource here: http://www.fdsonline.org.au

07
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

07-09-2026 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

07
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

07-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Peregian Beach (Noosa)

08-09-2026 10:30 am -12:30 pm
Free

Second Tuesday of the month
(10.30am - 12.30pm)

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: Peregian Beach Community House

Room 2, 5-7 Rufous street, Peregian Beach QLD 4573

Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening

08-09-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

2nd Tuesday 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: FDS Rockhampton,  110-114 Campbell Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700


Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au

08
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd  Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)

Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide evening

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.

Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Middle Ridge Uniting Church 264 Stenner Street, Centenary Heights QLD 4350

Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

2nd 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: Willunga Community Hub, 1 St Peters Terrace, Willunga

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

08
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

08-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Tuesday 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:  Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC

** Due to hospital security, the facilitator must grant access to the building, and access is not possible once the group has started. If you believe you might be late, please get in touch with the facilitator before the beginning of the group. If you arrive late without notice, you may be unable to access the building. **

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

08
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

08-09-2026 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:  Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
09
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton

09-09-2026 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