FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS
January 2021 – March 2021
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/
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Important Information
FDS Update regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As FDS is a National organisation, we operate across a number of jurisdictions.
We work with the information being provided to our workers in each state regarding
re-opening of groups and courses. Therefore, not all States will re-open at the same time.
As our groups/courses/events re-open, our website will be the most up-to-date source of accurate information.
If you require support please call our Support Line:
24/7 Telephone Line: 1300 368 186
Or book an online 1 to 1 with a FDS worker through Sage.fm
https://sage.fm/fds
We have protocols in place to ensure yours and our staff safety. Each venue determines the size of our groups and workshops. During this difficult time, if you are seeking any clarification please call the facilitator.
We apologise for any inconvenience but assure you that as soon as we are able to, it is our priority to resume all our groups and courses on a regular, on-going basis.
We appreciate your patience and wish everyone the very best during this period of uncertainty.
Tony Trimingham, OAM, CEO
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FDS Support Groups:
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NSW – Blacktown **This group has moved to Quakers Hill, see Quakers Hill listing**
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NSW – Burwood Every Monday (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to social distancing, bookings are essential. Please call Amy 0457 260 079**
18 Jan 25 Jan
01 Feb 08 Feb 15 Feb 22 Feb
01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar
Venue: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church St, Burwood
Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Chatswood 2nd Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
13 Jan
10 Feb
10 Mar
Venue: Chatswood Youth Centre, 64 Albert Avenue, Chatswood **Please download the Service NSW App to your phone, if you are attending this group. Click on the following link**
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app
Parking is available directly behind the Centre or in Westfield Car Park
Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Coffs Harbour 1st & 3rd Monday of the month (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
18 Jan
01 Feb 15 Feb
01 Mar 15 Mar
Venue: Early Childhood Centre, 29 Park Ave, Coffs Harbour
Enquiries: Theo 0402 604 354 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Hornsby 3rd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
19 Jan
16 Feb
16 Mar
Venue: St Peters Anglican church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Manly 4th Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
26 Jan (Public Holiday - No support meeting)
23 Feb
23 Mar
Venue: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly. Parking available.
Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Merrylands/Parramatta
**Postponed until further notice – contact Julie 0400 113 422**
Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Newcastle 4th Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
27 Jan
24 Feb
24 Mar
Venue: Uniting Church, 199 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow/Newcastle
On street parking available.
Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Penrith 2nd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
09 Feb
09 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
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NSW – Port Macquarie **This meeting is not currently running**
Enquiries: Pam 0438 994 269 to discuss support in the Port Macquarie area
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NSW – Quakers Hill 1st Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
03 Feb
03 Mar
Venue: Blacktown Area Community Centre Inc. (BAAC), Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill
Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Sutherland 3rd Monday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
21 Dec
18 Jan
15 Feb
15 Mar
Venue: Sutherland Uniting Church, Corner of Flora & Merton Streets, Sutherland
Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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**New Group starting on 16th February**
NSW – The Entrance 3rd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
16 Feb
16 Mar
Venue: The Entrance Community Centre, Building B, Cnr of Battley and Oaklands Avenue,
The Entrance.
Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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NSW – Wollongong 1st Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
03 Feb
03 Mar
Venue: The Orana Centre, 2 Rawson St, Wollongong
Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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QLD – Gladstone 2rd Thursday of the month (5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Dates:
**Due to social distancing requirements, please RSVP by contacting Ali on 0419 689 857**
11 Feb
11 Mar
Venue: Gladstone City Library, Meeting Room, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central
Enquiries: Ali 0419 689 857 Or Rebecca 0490 536 976
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QLD – Ipswich 3rd Thursday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
21 Jan
18 Feb
18 Mar
Venue: EACH, 24 East St, Ipswich
Rear parking access via Wharf Street
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Natasha 0484 002 178
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QLD – Mackay Monday every fortnight (5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Dates:
25 Jan
08 Feb 22 Feb
08 Mar 22 Mar
Venue: Jubilee Community Centre, Mirani Meeting Room, Alfred Street, Mackay
Enquiries: Tanya 0418 331 939 or Chrissie 0484 002 181
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QLD – Maroochydore 3rd Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
20 Jan
17 Feb
17 Mar
Venue: Community Focus 3/2 Ann-Maree Cl, Maroochydore
Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178
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QLD – Mitchelton 2nd Wednesday of the month (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Dates:
13 Jan
10 Feb
10 Mar
Venue: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben St, Mitchelton
Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181
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QLD – Mount Gravatt Last Tuesday of the Month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
26 Jan (Public Holiday - No support meeting)
23 Feb
30 Mar
Venue: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181or Natasha 0484 002 178
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QLD – Nerang 3rd Monday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
18 Jan
15 Feb
15 Mar
Venue: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin Street, Nerang
Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181
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QLD – Nundah 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
19 Jan
02 Feb 16 Feb
02 Mar 16 Mar
Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Rd, Nundah
Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Natasha 0484 002 178
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QLD – Redcliffe 1st Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
03 Feb
03 Mar
Venue: Lives Lived Well, Level 1, 3 Violet St, Redcliffe
Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178
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**Starting in January this group will be twice a month**
QLD – Red Hill 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Dates:
20 Jan
03 Feb 17 Feb
03 Mar 17 Mar
Venue: Moonyah Rehabilitation Centre, 58 Glen Rosa Rd, Red Hill
Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181
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QLD – Rockhampton 2nd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
09 Feb
09 Mar
Venue: Family Drug Support Office, Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell St, Rockhampton. (Near the cheesecake shop).
Enquiries: Ali 0419 689 857 or Rebecca 0490 536 976
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SA – Barossa 2nd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989**
09 Feb
09 Mar
Venue: Barossa Council Meeting Room, 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch
(Rear of Lyndoch Library)
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Brompton Monday every fortnight (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989**
18 Jan
01 Feb 15 Feb
01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar
Venue: 19 on Green, Bowden Brompton Community Centre, 19 Green St, Brompton
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Elizabeth Tuesday every fortnight (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743**
19 Jan
02 Feb 16 Feb
02 Mar 16 Mar 30 Mar
Venue: DASSA Northern Service, 22 Langford Dr, Elizabeth
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Hallett Cove Wednesday every fortnight (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989**
20 Jan
03 Feb 17 Feb
03 Mar 17 Mar 31 Mar
Venue: Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Leabrook Wednesday every fortnight (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743**
13 Jan 27 Jan
10 Feb 24 Feb
10 Mar 24 Mar
Venue: Knightsbridge Baptist Church Hall, 455 Glynburn Rd, Leabrook
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Mount Barker 1st Tuesday of the month (6.00pm - 8.00pm)
Dates:
**Due to social distancing requirements, bookings are essential. Please contact Sally on 0490 536 989**
02 Feb
02 Mar
Venue: Board Room, Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Port Adelaide **This group has moved. Please see Thebarton listing**
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SA – Port Augusta 3rd Thursday of the month (5.00pm - 7.00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743**
21 Jan
18 Feb
18 Mar
Venue: The Green Room, Cultural Centre, Beauchamps Lane, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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SA – Thebarton 1st Monday of the month (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
Dates:
**Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743**
01 Feb
01 Mar
Venue: FDS Office, 42 Anderson St, Thebarton
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Balwyn North **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Chadstone **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Ferntree Gully **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Footscray **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Frankston **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 orHead Office (02) 4782 9222
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VIC – Geelong **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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Non – FDS Support Groups: |
ACT – Canberra Wednesday every fortnight (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
**Please call to confirm actual dates**
Venue: Directions Health Services, Level 6, Cosmopolitan Centre, Woden Square, 21 Bowes Street, Woden
Enquiries: (02) 6132 4800
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WA – Mandurah Every Wednesday (10:00am - 11:30am)
**Please call to confirm actual dates**
Venue: South Metropolitan Community Drug Service, 22 Tuckey Street, Mandurah
Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010
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