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Meetings & Events
Support Meetings 139 Events
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
No support meetings in your area? Check out the new FDS Online video resource here: http://www.fdsonline.org.au
Support the Family 1 Event
Support The Family – Improve The Outcome
Workshop Objectives:
- Gain knowledge of successful 'Models of Change' for supporting families affected by someone’s drug issues.
- Identify the 5 stages that families experience and effective ways to respond.
- Learn how to communicate more effectively with families in a work and/or professional situation.
- Develop understanding and gain skills to assist families to build resilience and improve the outcome for both the person who uses the drug and the family.
- Recognise the importance of psycho-social education for a family, in relation to the significant barriers they may face.
Bookings are essential.
For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in the event.
Stepping Stones 6 Events
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 10 Events
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.
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: CWA Hall, 70 Murray Street, Tanunda.
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - NSW - Online
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ferntree Gully
This group is online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon
Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton
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
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
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: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571, Heidi 0490 789 357 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: Family Drug Support, Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell Street, Rockhampton.
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 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.
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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