Family Drug Support Australia
Support Line: 1300 368 186
(available 24 hours 7 days a week)
(available 24 hours 7 days a week)
QLD Family Worker - Position Available
FDS is seeking a motivated family worker to support the Manager, to expand the service in Rockhampton, Queensland, providing support to families affected by Alcohol and other drugs. Location of position: based out of the Rockhampton office, covering Central Queensland and other areas within the State. Travelling where/when required, as directed by the QLD Manager and/or CEO. Applications close: 19th March 2021.
International Family Drug Support Event 2021
Volunteer promotional videos
Funded by Went West – PHN Western Sydney
Language Matters!
At FDS we have always tried to avoid using negative labels such as junkie, druggie and addict which tend to shame and stigmatised people who use drugs and by association their families. We would rather use terms like substance user, people who use drugs, drug dependant etc.
Interviews with family members and FDS CEO
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Family Drug Support online for families
FDS 1 to 1 online sessions
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Items of Interest
- Media Release - Naloxone To Save More Lives Under Amended Drug Law
- SBS Insight: These two fathers reveal what happened when their child became drug dependent
- Family estrangement and drug addiction can often go hand in hand. These two fathers, who've both experienced dealing with a drug dependent child, reveal the paths they took.
- Pill Testing Explained: A new video explaining pill testing, featuring Dr David Coldicott, produced by Dancewize, Pill Testing Australia and SSDP Australia.
- Language Matters! At FDS we have always tried to avoid using negative labels such as junkie, druggie and addict...
Not My Family, Never My Child Book
A practical handbook by Tony Trimingham for anyone who suspects (or knows) someone they care about is a drug user.
Purchase Tony's Book
Walking a Tightrope
Letter to Family and Friends
Someone you care about is drinking or using drugs. You can see many ways he/she is creating problems in his/her life and creating harm in yours.
Tough love has no place in the FDS model
There is often a debate on ‘tough love’ as an effective strategy for families dealing with alcohol and other drug issues. At FDS we believe that applying punitive strategies is not really effective and, in some cases, may lead to more problems than solutions.
FDS updated regarding COVID-19
We are following each State Government recommendations, we are now starting to open up our: Support Groups, Stepping Forward Sessions and Stepping Stones weekend courses.
Please click on the Meetings & Events menu button at the top of this home page.
If there is a delay on your local Support Group resuming, please refer to our website. Here you can find resources, tools and online videos which will you will find beneficial. FDS Online for Families: http://www.fdsonline.org.au
Interactive tool based on a typical support group Please also call our 24/7 Phone Support: 1300 368 186
Interactive tool based on a typical support group Please also call our 24/7 Phone Support: 1300 368 186
We hear you - Families matter during COVID 19
At Family Drug Support Australia the health and wellbeing of family members is paramount. In the ever-changing climate of COVID-19 the uncertainty is real, and for a family member supporting someone with a drug and/or alcohol dependence, the challenges they face have been exacerbated with limited access to services and means of support.