Family Support Meetings and Events
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Logan
2nd Thursday of the month
(6.00pm - 8.00pm)
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: Twin Rivers Centre, 104 River Hills Road, Eagleby
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Peregian Beach (Noosa)
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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening
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
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Geelong
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba
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
Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening
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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton
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
Volunteer Training - NSW - Sydney
Dates: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of October 2026
Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Camperdown NSW
Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon
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
Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier
* * New Location and dates * *
now on the 4th Thursday 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.
NEW Venue: City Hall (College Room 1st floor), 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier
Entry is via the glass door in the alley between the Institute Building and Old Town Hall
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - ACT - Online
Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba (31 October - 1 November & 7 - 8 November 2026)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 31 October - 1 November & 7 - 8 November 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: Toowoomba City Library - Level 3, 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba
(corner of Victoria and Herries Street), Toowoomba City 4350
Registration is now open
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending the next course
Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney (7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026)
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Volunteer Training - QLD - Brisbane
Dates: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29 November 2026
Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Nundah QLD 4012
Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (6-7 & 13-14 March 2027)
Dates: 6 - 7 & 13 - 14 March 2027
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron
42/48 Tingira Street, Cairns City QLD 4870
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180, Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (6-7 & 13-14 March 2027)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Denman Village Community Centre
5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect, ACT 2611
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah
Every Tuesday
(6 pm - 7.30 pm)
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.
Volunteer Training - SA - Mt Gambier
If you are located in SA or VIC and interested in attending a training weekend in Mount Gambier please get in touch.
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222