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
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Support The Family – Improve The Outcome
Workshop Objectives:
Bookings are essential.
For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in the event.
Unless indicated, the Stepping Stones course runs over 2 consecutive weekends
Contact the facilitator (listed below) OR Head Office for more information Ph: (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward
Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
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.
4th 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, 199 Broadmeadow Road, Broadmeadow
(On street parking. 200 m walk from Broadmeadow Railway Station)
Enquiries: Heidi 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Enquiries: Andrea 0493 683 856 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Hospital, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Road, Frankston VIC
Enquiries: Andrea 0493 683 856 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 12-13 2024 & 19-20 October 2024
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: To be advised
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931, Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Registration is now open. RSVP: 2 October 2024
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
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.
New dates to be confirmed
Dates: TBC
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Gunnedah PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club), 4 View Street, Gunnedah, NSW
Enquiries: Cigdem 0490 781 927, James 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course
Dates: TBC
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue: Newcastle, venue to be confirmed
Enquiries: Heidi 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course