Stepping Forward

  • Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public
  • Current Modules offered:
    Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
    Session 2 – Effective Communication
    Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
    Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
    Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
    Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
    Session 7 – Families and Ice

Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public.

Bookings are essential.

For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in each event below.

 

Stepping Forward Topic Preview – Stages of Change for Families

This video explains the work of Family Drug Support and discusses the Stages of Change for Families model.  This model can be helpful for families to understand where they are at on their journey and start to learn how to cope depending on what stage they may be at.

02
Sep
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Brisbane

02-09-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 Modules:          Module 2: Effective Communication
 
 Venue:   Avive Health Clinic, 16 Bryden St Windsor QLD 4030

 Time: 6pm - 8pm

 Bookings & Enquiries:  Sophie Marsh 0490 782 560 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or click on the link below to book directly through  Eventbrite.
 
09
Sep
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns

09-09-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
   Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
  Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
                         
Venue: Stratford Community Hall, 15 Kamerunga Road Stratford, QLD 4870 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking 
 or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
15
Sep
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Ripley/Ipswich

15-09-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue: Stockland Providence Sales & Community Hub
6 Amity Way South Ripley, QLD 4306
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Edgar 0484 002 178
 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
23
Sep
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Online

23-09-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Module 5: Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:   Online via zoom
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Sophie Marsh 0490 782 560 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.  Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees on the day of event.
 
16
Oct
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Gympie

16-10-2025 10:00 am -2:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 Session 2 – Effective Communication
 Session 5 - Setting Workable Boundaries
 Session 6 - Dealing with Conflict
                     
Venue:  Gympie Community Place
18 Excelsior Rd, Gympie QLD 4570
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Mona 0491 091 630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make your booking

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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