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.

24
Jun
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

24-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
24
Jun
2025

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

24-06-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Chloe 0448 177 083  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
26
Jun
2025

Stepping Forward - NSW - Online

26-06-2025 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries  
 Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 
Venue:  Online
                       
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Lucinda on 0490 789 357
to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
27
Jun
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Bayside/Logan

27-06-2025 9:15 am -4:00 pm
Free
* * NEW DATE * *
 
Modules:
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
 Session 2 – Effective Communication
 Session 6 - Dealing with Conflict
 Session 5 - Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:   Twin Rivers Centre: 104 River Hills Rd, EAGLEBY, QLD, 4207
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Jascinta 0490 788 382 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
 
05
Jul
2025

Support Day - VIC - Kensington and Online

05-07-2025 9:00 am -4:30 pm
Free

Support Day is a community event brought to you by Family Drug Support, Cohealth, Harm Reduction Victoria and the City of Melbourne. The workshop is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Foundaton and is a FREE education session for families, friends and supporters that delivers useful information and strategies for those supporting someone using Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

Attend in-person or Online via webinar

Venue: Kensington Town Hall

30-34 Bellair Street

Kensington VIC 3031

Please click here to register

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

08
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - ACT - Online

08-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact  Chloe 0448 177 083   to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
08
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - VIC - Online

08-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
 Session 5 – Dealing with Conflict
 
Venue:  online
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Chloe 0448 177 083  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
08
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns

08-07-2025 6:00 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Modules: 
 Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
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
 
17
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Kuranda

Free
Modules:  Session 1 – Families Stages of Change (culturally safe)
                         
Venue: Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation (Community Programs Office)
Unit 7/40 Coondoo Street, Kuranda, QLD 4881 
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Shammah on 0490 799 180 to make your booking 
 or click on the link below to book directly via Eventbrite
 
 
22
Jul
2025

Stepping Forward - QLD - Mount Morgan

22-07-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Free
 Modules:
 Session 7 – Families and Ice
                         
Venue: Mount Morgan Hospital

Black Street, Mount Morgan QLD 4714

 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Belinda 0490 536 976  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Head office (02) 4782 9222

or click on the link to book directly through Eventbrite.

Stepping Forward - QLD - Families and Ice

 

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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