Family Drug Support Australia
Support Line: 1300 368 186
(available 24 hours 7 days a week)

FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS

FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS

January 2020 – March 2020

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/

FDS Support Groups:

NSW – Bathurst                              **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Blacktown                          3rd Tuesday of the month                                                        (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

21 Jan

18 Feb

17 Mar

Venue: Odyssey House Community Services Western Sydney, Level 3, 83 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown

Take the lift up to Level 3 & look for the Odyssey House Office around the corner.

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Burwood                             Every Monday                                                                           (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

20 Jan      

27 Jan (NO MEETING - Australia Day Public Holiday)

03 Feb        10 Feb      17 Feb       24 Feb        

02 Mar       09 Mar       16 Mar       23 Mar       30 Mar

Venue: Renwick Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church St, Burwood

Enquiries: Janet 0414 531 272 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Byron Bay                           **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries:  Margaret 0427 857 092 to arrange a convenient time for 1 on 1 support

NSW – Campbelltown                    1st Tuesday of the month                                                        (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

04 Feb

03 Mar

Venue: Odyssey House Aftercare Office, Level 2, 121 Queens St, Campbelltown

Enquiries: Raewyn 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Chatswood                         2nd Wednesday of the month                                                 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

12 Feb

11 Mar

Venue: Chatswood Youth Centre, 64 Albert Avenue, Chatswood

Parking is available directly behind the Centre or in Westfield Car Park.

Enquiries: Raewyn 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Coffs Harbour                    1st & 3rd Monday of the month                                               (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

20 Jan

03 Feb       17 Feb

02 Mar       16 Mar

Venue: Early Childhood Centre, 29 Park Ave, Coffs Harbour

Enquiries: Theo 0402 604 354 or Joy 0448 526 280 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Gosford                               1st Monday of the month                                                         (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

03 Feb

02 Mar

Venue: Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Rd, Wyoming

The Centre is on the left after the shops.

Enquiries:  Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Hornsby                              2nd Monday of the month                                                        (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

10  Feb

09 Mar

Venue: Hornsby Uniting Church, 24 Williams St (Corner of Frederick), Hornsby

Enquiries: Raewyn 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Merrylands/Parramatta      3rd Monday of the month                                                         (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

20 Jan

17  Feb

16  Mar

Venue: Youth Off The Streets, 102 Kenyons Rd, Merrylands West

Drive through the housing estate; follow the signs to Youth Off The Streets; turn left at the end; car park is on the right.

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Newcastle                           4th Wednesday of the month                                                  (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:                                             

22 Jan

26  Feb

25  Mar

Venue: Uniting Church, 199 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow/Newcastle

On street parking available.

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Orange                                **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Penrith                                2nd Tuesday of the month                                                       (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

11  Feb

10  Mar

Venue: Salvation Army Pathways Service, 2/54 Henry St, Penrith

Corner Henry St & Evan St. Enter from the front of the building.

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Port Macquarie                   **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Pam 0438 994 269 to discuss support in the Port Macquarie area

NSW – Randwick                            3rd Wednesday of the month                                                  (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

19  Feb

18  Mar

Venue: The Old Post Office, 206A Alison Rd, Randwick (Cnr of Avoca St)

Enter via the car park. Street parking available.

Enquiries: Raewyn 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Sutherland                          3rd Monday of the month                                                         (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

20 Jan

17  Feb

16  Mar

Venue: Sutherland Uniting Church, Corner of Flora & Merton Streets, Sutherland

Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

NSW – Wollongong                        1st Wednesday of the month                                                   (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

05  Feb

04  Mar

Venue: The Orana Centre, 2 Rawson St, Wollongong

Enquiries:  Raewyn 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Gladstone                                2nd Thursday of the month                                                      (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

**NEW SUPPORT GROUP**

 Dates:       

13 Feb

12 Mar

9 April - No Meeting

14 May

11 June - (PUBLIC HOLIDAY, NO MEETING)

9 July

Venue: Gladstone City Library, Meeting Room, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central, 4680

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

QLD – Gympie                                **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Ipswich                                3rd Thursday of the month                                                      (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Dates:       

16 Jan

20  Feb

19  Mar

Venue: EACH, 24 East St, Ipswich

Rear parking access via Wharf Street.

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Mackay                           Monday every fortnight                                                 (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Dates:       

27 Jan (PUBLIC HOLIDAY. NO MEETING)

10 Feb      24 Feb

09 Mar       23 Mar

Venue: Jubilee Community Centre, Mirani Meeting Room, Alfred St, Mackay

Enquiries: Tanya 0431 331 939 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Maroochydore                     3rd Wednesday of the month                                                  (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:       

19  Feb

18  Mar

Venue: Community Focus 3/2 Ann-Maree Cl, Maroochydore

Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Mitchelton                           2nd Wednesday of the month                                                 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:       

12  Feb

11  Mar

Venue: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben St, Mitchelton

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Mount Gravatt                     Last Tuesday of the Month                                                      (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

28 Jan

25  Feb

31  Mar

Venue: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt

Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Nerang                                 3rd Monday of the month                                               (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

**PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE. NOW 3rd MONDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY**

Dates:

20 Jan

17  Feb

16  Mar

Venue: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin  St, Nerang

Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Anna 0490 536 931

QLD – Nundah                                1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month                                              (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:       

21 Jan

04 Feb      18 Feb

03 Mar       17 Mar

Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Rd, Nundah

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD - Paddington                          **PLEASE SEE RED HILL FOR DATES AND TIMES**

QLD – Redcliffe                              1st Wednesday of the month                                                   (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Dates:       

05 Feb      

04 Mar       

Venue: Lives Lived Well, Level 1, 3 Violet St, Redcliffe

Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Red Hill                                 3rd Wednesday of the month                                                  (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:       

19 Feb      

18 Mar

Venue: Moonyah Rehabilitation Centre, 58 Glen Rosa Rd, Red Hill

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

QLD – Rockhampton                     2nd Tuesday of the month                                                       (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Dates:       

11 Feb      

10 Mar       

Venue: Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell St, Rockhampton

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

SA – Barossa                                  2nd Tuesday of the month                                                       (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:

11 Feb      

10 Mar       

Venue: Barossa Council Meeting Room, 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch

At rear of Lyndoch Library.

Enquiries: Karen 0418 806 918 or Sally 0490 536 989

SA – Berri                                        Last Tuesday of the month                                                      (1:00pm - 3:00pm)

Dates:

28 Jan

25 Feb      

31 Mar

Venue: Life Without Barriers, 12 Crawford Tce, Berri

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Brompton                              Monday every fortnight                                                            (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

20 Jan

03 Feb       17 Feb     

02 Mar       16 Mar

Venue: 19 on Green, Bowden Brompton Community Centre, 19 Green St, Brompton

Enquiries: Kendall 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Elizabeth                                Monday every fortnight                                                            (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

27 Jan (NO MEETING. PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

10 Feb       24 Feb

09 Mar (NO MEETING. PUBLIC HOLIDAY)      

23 Mar

Venue: DASSA Northern Services, 22 Langford Dr, Elizabeth

Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Hallett Cove                           Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

22 Jan

05 Feb       19 Feb

04 Mar       18 Mar

Venue: Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Leabrook                                Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:

29 Jan

12 Feb        26 Feb

11 Mar        25 Mar

Venue: Knightsbridge Baptist Church Hall, 455 Glynburn Rd, Leabrook

Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Murray Bridge                        **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Kendall 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Port Adelaide                         1st Monday of the month                                                         (1:00pm - 3:00pm)

Dates:                                                               

03 Feb

02 Mar

Venue: Centacare, 78-80 St Vincent St, Port Adelaide

Enter off Ship St, Cnr of St Vincent St & Ship St.

Enquiries: Kendall 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

SA – Port Augusta                        3rd Thursday of the month                                                      (12:00pm - 2:00pm)

Dates:

16 Jan

20 Feb

19 Mar

Venue: Institute Meeting Room, 52 Commercial Rd, Port Augusta

Enquiries: Kendall 0457 030 805 or Angela 0428 271 743

VIC – Balwyn North                        Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

Dates:       

22 Jan              

05 Feb      19 Feb

04 Mar       18 Mar

Venue: Greythorn Community Hub, 2 Centre Way, Balwyn North

Enquiries:  Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Bendigo                                **This meeting is not currently running**                                

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Chadstone                            Thursday every fortnight                                                         (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:       

16 Jan       30 Jan

13 Feb       27 Feb              

12 Mar       26 Mar

Venue: Link Health & Community, 94 Batesford Rd, Chadstone

Park off Batesford Rd, opposite Woonah St.

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Ferntree Gully                       Thursday every fortnight                                                         (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Dates:       

23 Jan              

06 Feb       20 Feb

05 Mar       19 Mar

Venue: Knox Community Health Service, 1063 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Footscray                              Thursday every fortnight                                                         (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:       

23 Jan              

06 Feb       20 Feb

05 Mar       19 Mar

Venue: Co-Health Building, 215 Nicholson St, Footscray

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Frankston                             Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (6:00pm - 8:00pm)

Dates:       

22 Jan              

05 Feb       19 Feb

04 Mar       18 Mar

Venue: Building L, Frankston Integrated Health Unit, 2 Hastings Rd, Frankston

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Geelong                                Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

**NEW VENUE: BARWON CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY, 25 GORDON AVENUE, WEST GEELONG**

Dates:

29 Jan              

12 Feb       26 Feb

11 Mar       25 Mar

 Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Hawthorn                              ** PLEASE SEE BALWYN NORTH FOR DATES AND TIMES**

Enquiries:  Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

VIC – Mornington Peninsula         **This meeting is not currently running**

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
                                                            ** NEW SUPPORT MEETING**

 

VIC – Shepparton                             Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

Dates: 

05 Feb       19 Feb              

04 Mar       18 Mar

Venue: Primary Care Connect, 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

 

NON-FDS FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS

January 2020 - March 2020

Please be aware that these meetings are held by non-FDS organisations. Please contact these organisations directly on the phone numbers listed below to confirm dates and times.

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/

Non – FDS Support Groups:

ACT – Canberra                              Wednesday every fortnight                                                     (5:30pm - 7:30pm)

                                                         **Please call to confirm actual dates**

Venue: Directions Health Services, Level 6, Cosmopolitan Centre, Woden Square, 21 Bowes Street, Woden

Enquiries: (02) 6132 4800

WA – Mandurah                              Every Thursday                                                                         (10:00am - 11:30am)

Venue: South Metropolitan Community Drug Service, 22 Tuckey Street, Mandurah                             

Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010
 
 

STEPPING STONES COURSES

 
 

STEPPING STONES COURSES

Unless indicated, the course runs over 2 consecutive weekends.

Contact the facilitator (listed below) OR Head Office for more information.

Ph: (02) 4782 9222

NSW - Sydney                                             Dates:  7 - 8 March 2020                                                (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   14 - 15 March 2020

**Run over consecutive weekends**

Venue: Croydon Club, 55 Seymour Street, Croydon Park

Enquiries: Tony 0412 414 444 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 26 February 2020

NSW - Newcastle                                          Dates:  14 - 15 March 2020                                                (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   21 - 22 March 2020

**Run over consecutive weekends**

Venue: Samaritan Church Hall, 199 Broadmeadow Road, Broadmeadow/Newcastle

(Through alleyway between buildings towards the back of the church)

Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open.  RSVP: 4 March 2020

QLD - Brisbane                                           Dates:  21- 22 March 2020                                             (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   28 - 29 March 2020

**Run over consecutive weekends**

Venue: To be confirmed

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 11 March 2020

QLD - Rockhampton                                  Dates: 16 - 17 May 2020                                             (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   30 - 31 May 2020

**1 weekend break in between**

Venue: Rockhampton Business Centre, 110 Campbell Street, Rockhampton (near Cheesecake Shop)

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

Registration is now open. RSVP: 06 May 2020

QLD - Brisbane                                           Dates:  06- 07 June 2020                                             (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   20 - 21 June 2020

**1 weekend break in between**

Venue: To be confirmed

Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 27 May 2020

SA - Goodwood                                          Dates:  29 February – 01 March 2020                           (9:30am - 4:30pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   14 - 15 March 2020

**One weekend break in between**

Venue: Safe Place Training Room 2, 5/147 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 19 February 2020

SA - Adelaide                                          Dates:  13 - 14 June 2020                           (9:30am - 4:30pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   20 - 21 June 2020

**Run over consecutive weekends***

Venue: TBC

Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Kendall 0457 030 805

Registration is now open. RSVP: 03 June 2020

VIC - Melbourne                                          Dates:  14 - 15 March 2020                                            (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   28 - 29 March 2020

**One weekend break in between**

Venue: TBA

Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 04 March 2020

VIC - Geelong                                          Dates:  16 - 17 May 2020                                            (9:30am - 4:00pm)

                                                                                             &

                                                                                   30 - 31 May 2020

**One weekend break in between**

Venue: TBA

Enquiries: Theo 0402 604 354 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Registration is now open. RSVP: 06 May 2020

STEPPING FORWARD INFORMATION SESSIONS

STEPPING FORWARD INFORMATION SESSIONS

Session 1 - Stages of Change and 'Balance Pole'

Session 2 - Effective Communication

Session 3 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Information

Separate modules can be provided for:

Treatment and Recovery, Boundary Setting and Dealing with Conflict,

ICE Presentation, and Engaging with Families Workshop.

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.

NSW – Shoalhaven                           Saturday 18 January 2020                   (9:30am - 4:30pm)

               Module: 

                                        Session 1 - Stages of Change and 'Balance Pole'

                    Session 2 - Effective Communication

                                                    Session 3 - Alcohol & Other Drugs Information                 

Venue: Anglicare SA's The Annexe, 130 Peachey Rd, Davoren Park                                        

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Raewyn on 0457 260 079 by 17 January to make your booking.

QLD – Rockhampton                             Tuesday         21 January 2020                                    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                        Session 1 - Stages of Change & 'Balance Pole'

Venue: Rockhampton Business Centre, 110 Campbell St, Rockhampton

(Near the Cheescake Shop)

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Tracey on 0490 536 976 by January 20 to make your booking

QLD – Rockhampton                             Tuesday         28 January 2020                                    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                        Session 2 - Effective Communication

Venue: Rockhampton Business Centre, 110 Campbell St, Rockhampton

(Near the Cheescake Shop)

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Tracey on 0490 536 976 by January 24 to make your booking

QLD – Ashgrove                             Wednesday         05 February 2020                                    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                         Session 1 - Stages of Change & 'Balance Pole'

Venue: Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina St, Ashgrove

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Anna on 0490 536 931 by February 04 to make your booking. 

QLD – Ashgrove                             Wednesday         04 March 2020                                    (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                         Session 2 - Effective Communication

Venue: Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina St, Ashgrove

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Anna on 0490 536 931 by March 03 to make your booking. 

S.A. – Davoren Park                            Tuesday         03 March 2020                                                    (9:30am - 4:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                         Session 1 - Stages of Change and 'Balance Pole'

                                                                         Session 2 - Effective Communication

                                                                          Session 3 - Alcohol & Other Drugs Information 

Venue: Anglicare SA's The Annexe, 130 Peachey Rd, Davoren Park

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Kendall on 0457 030 805 by March 02 to make your booking. 

Registration is now closed.  This event is now fully booked.

S.A. – Unley                                        Friday         27 March 2020                                                    (9:30am - 4:30pm)

                                                                          Module: 

                                                                         Session 1 - Stages of Change and 'Balance Pole'

                                                                         Session 2 - Effective Communication

                                                                          Session 3 - Alcohol & Other Drugs Information 

Venue: SACOSS, 47 King William Road, Unley

Bookings & Enquiries: Please contact Kendall on 0457 030 805 by 25 March to make your booking.

Harm Reduction Australia (HRA)

HRALogo

Australia’s first national harm reduction organisation for individuals committed to reducing the health, social and economic harms potentially associated with drug use - Harm Reduction Australia (HRA) – was launched on Thursday 26/11/2015 at Parliament House in Canberra.

For more information, please visit the HRA website:

www.harmreductionaustralia.org.au