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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 an online 1 to 1 with a FDS worker through Sage.fm

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

25
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns

25-03-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 4th 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.
 
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
Venue: Stratford Community Hall
                  15 Kamerunga Road,  Stratford
 
25
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

25-03-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

Last Tuesday 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads 
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

25
Mar
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)

25-03-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Tuesday 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.
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - New England - North West NSW
 
Enquiries: Cigdem 0490 781 927 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
26
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside

26-03-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

26
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

26-03-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Mar
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton

27-03-2025 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free
4th Thursday 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: Atherton QCWA Hall
                  Jack Street, Atherton QLD 4883

Enquiries:  Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
27
Mar
2025

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

27-03-2025 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: Cohealth -  215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC  

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

29
Apr
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

29-04-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

Last Tuesday 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads 
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
May
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

27-05-2025 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

Last Tuesday 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads 
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

Every Friday
(10.30 am - 11.30 am)

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. 


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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