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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 a 1 on 1 support session with an FDS worker

Family Support Meetings

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
  • Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. 
  • Providing opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
  • Family Support Meetings are generally face to face, as well as some online options for those that cannot attend in-person.

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

24
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier

24-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

* * 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: College Room, Riddoch Arts Centre, 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier

(Corner of Bay Road (Riddoch Highway) and Commercial Street East)

Enquiries:  Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

28
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

28-09-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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

29
Sep
2026

Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton

29-09-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

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

29
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt

29-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Caboolture

30-09-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside

30-09-2026 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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale

30-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

30-09-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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

05
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

05-10-2026
Free

* * CANCELLED due to Public Holiday * *

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.


Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

19
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

19-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

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.