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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 and Events

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

03
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (3-4 & 17-18 October 2026)

03-10-2026 9:30 am - 18-10-2026 4:30 pm
VIC

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:        3-4 & 17-18 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

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

31
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba (31 October - 1 November & 7 - 8 November 2026)

31-10-2026 9:30 am - 08-11-2026 4:00 pm
QLD

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:           31 October - 1 November  &  7 - 8  November 2026


Time:             9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:          Toowoomba City Library - Level 3, 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba

(corner of Victoria and Herries Street), Toowoomba City 4350

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

07
Nov
2026

Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney (7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026)

07-11-2026 9:00 am - 15-11-2026 4:30 pm
NSW
* * New dates * * 
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 
Dates:        7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026

Time:            9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
 
Venue:           TBA
 
Enquiries:   Lucinda 0490 789 357  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. 

To be advised

Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart

To be advised
TAS

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

To be advised

Volunteer Training - WA - Perth

To be advised
WA

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