Family Support Meetings and Events
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Wynnum
First Friday of the Month
(10.30 am - 12.30 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: BABI, 34 Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Stones - QLD - Rockhampton (6-7 & 13-14 June2026)
* * New Dates * *
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 6-7 & 13-14 June 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: TBA
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 belinda@fds.org.au or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Stepping Stones - VIC - Geelong (6-7 & 20-21 June 2026)
This course runs over two weekends with one weekend break in betweeen
Dates: 6 - 7 & 20 - 21 June 2026
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect - Ground Floor, 141 Malop St, Geelong
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open.
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Support the Family - Improve the Outcome - NSW - Bankstown
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Peregian Beach (Noosa)
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
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening
2nd 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
Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga
2nd 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: Willunga Community Hub, 1 St Peters Terrace, Willunga
Enquiries: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening
2nd Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide evening
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: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba
2nd 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
Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns
Modules: Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
Venue: Stratford Community Hall, 15 Kamerunga Road Stratford, QLD 4870
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mitchelton
2nd 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
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 - SA - Barossa
2nd 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.
Venue: Christian Community Hub - 83 Murray Street, Tanunda SA
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 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 - QLD - Logan
2nd 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
Volunteer Training - ACT - Canberra
* * NEW Dates * *
Dates: Saturday 13 June & Sunday 14 June 2026
Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Enquiries: Volunteer Manager 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Daytime
3rd Monday of the month
(9.30 am - 11.30 am)
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.
To register in advance for this meeting - click here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au
Stepping Forward - QLD - Ripley/Ipswich
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
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Sutherland
3rd Monday 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: Sutherland Uniting Church, Cnr Flora & Merton Street, Sutherland
Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Gold Coast / Nerang
3rd Monday 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: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin Street, Nerang
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Ipswich
3rd Monday 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: Stockland Providence Sales & Community Hub, 6 Amity Wy, South Ripley QLD
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 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
Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier
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: The Boardroom, Community RSL, 16 Sturt Street, MOUNT GAMBIER
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge
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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA
Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or 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 - Nundah
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: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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