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

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

09
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Barossa

09-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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



13
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

13-10-2025 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Every Monday
(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:   Burwood-Croydon Uniting Church, 134A Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW, 2134 

Enquiries:  Ann 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

13
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

13-10-2025 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: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa

14-10-2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Free

* * UPDATED New Day and time * * 

Second Tuesday of the month
(10am - 12pm)

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 J - Level 1, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads 
Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Evening

14-10-2025 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

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
Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Oct
2025

Online Family Support Meeting - QLD - Statewide Evening

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

14
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Corio (Geelong Area)

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Tuesday every fortnight
(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: Cloverdale Community Centre, 167-169 Purnell Road, Corio 3214
 

Enquiries:  Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

14
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Toowoomba

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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.

Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

14
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - SA - Willunga

14-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

15
Oct
2025

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith

15-10-2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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


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Supporting families and friends of people who use substances as well as bereaved families in Australia.

SUPPORT LINE (24 Hours - 7 Days)
Phone: 1300 368 186


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