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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

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. General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222

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

28
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

28-05-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Wednesday 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook


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

29
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood

29-05-2025 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: Eastern Volunteers - Suite 1a, 36 New Street,  Ringwood, VIC
 

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

02
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge

02-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 1st 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA

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



02
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

02-06-2025 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

02
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

02-06-2025 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:   Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134 
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

02
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

02-06-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

** this date is going ahead as an alternative to cancelled dates on 26 May and 9th June (public holiday) **

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

03
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour

03-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

First 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: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
Jun
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

03-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

  1st Tuesday 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. 

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Blacktown/Quakers Hill

03-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st 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: Blacktown Area Community Centre, Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill


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

03
Jun
2025

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston

03-06-2025 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


Family Drug Support Australia

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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