Family Support Meetings and Events
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby
3rd 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: St Peters Anglican Church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
Stepping Forward - QLD - Warwick
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Warwick
3rd Wednesday of the month
(4.00 pm - 6.00 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: Williams Hall, 37 Guy Street, Warwick
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith
3rd Wednesday 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: Uniting Church, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind Fire Station)
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Maroochydore
3rd Wednesday 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: Community Focus Association, 3/2-4 Ann Maree Close, Maroochydore
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Online
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills
Wednesday 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: Mtg Room 4/5, Para Hills Community Hub, 22 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
this group runs online - click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Cadence. **
Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta
3rd Thursday of the month
(5.00 pm - 7.00 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: Board Room, Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Sunshine Coast (20-21 & 27-28 June 2026)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 20-21 and 27-28 June 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: The House of Hope
10 Redmond Road, West Woombye QLD 4559
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
* * date change due to changes in May/June scheduling * *
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: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns
Stepping Forward - QLD - Rockhampton
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Caboolture
Last Wednesday of the month
(5pm - 7pm)
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: Lives lived well
11-13 Bertha St, Caboolture 4510
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside
Last Wednesday 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: Salvation Army Bayside Community Church, Cnr Macarthur Street & McDonald Road, Alexandra Hills.
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
Wednesday 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: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
this group runs online - click here to register
** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Cadence. **
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
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 (play centre), 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - Far North QLD - Online
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Volunteer Training - SA - Adelaide
Dates: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026
Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: SACOSS Unley
47 King William Road , UNLEY SA 5061
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - ACT - Canberra (27-28 June & 4-5 July 2026)
* * Updated Dates * *
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 - SA - Elizabeth
*Note: due to site renovations, please call Catherine 0457 030 805 prior to attending*
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
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
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: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton
Bereavement Group
(5.30 pm - 7.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meeting for family members and friends impacted by the loss of someone who was using drugs and/or alcohol. Join us to talk or just listen in a safe space with people who care.
Venue: Family Drug Support Office, 42 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or call Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
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 Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt
Last 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: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support the Family - Improve the Outcome - ACT - Canberra
5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect, ACT 2611
Stepping Stones - QLD - Brisbane (4-5 & 11-12 July 2026)
Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah QLD 4012
Registration is now open.
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931, Sophie 0490 782 560 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
Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon
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
Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon
Stepping Stones - QLD - Cairns (1-2 & 8-9 August 2026)
Dates: 1 - 2 & 8 - 9 August 2026
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 - VIC - Melbourne (3-4 & 10-11 October 2026)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 3-4 & 10-11 October 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Balwyn (TBC)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open.
Please click here to register your interest in attending this course
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: TBC
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
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 - TAS - Hobart
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Volunteer Training - WA - Perth
Dates: To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222