Family Support Meetings and Events

2^nd 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

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

2^nd 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

2^nd 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

2^nd 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

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

Please submit an expression of interest here

1^st 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

* * 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

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

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

Please submit an expression of interest here

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. 

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