FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS
FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS July 2021 – September 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: |
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 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 |
FDS Support Groups: |
NSW – Burwood Every Monday (7.00 pm - 9.00 pm) Dates: **Due to social distancing, bookings and face masks are essential. Please call Amy 0457 260 079** *02 Aug *09 Aug *16 Aug *23 Aug - *CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep Venue: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church St, Burwood Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Chatswood 2nd Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 11 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 08 Sep Venue: Chatswood Youth Centre, 64 Albert Avenue, Chatswood Parking is available directly behind the Centre or in Westfield Car Park Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Hornsby 3rd Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 17 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 21 Sep Venue: St Peters Anglican church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Manly 4th Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 24 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 28 Sep Venue: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly. Parking available. Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Newcastle 4th Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 25 Aug 29 Sep Venue: Uniting Church, 199 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow/Newcastle On street parking available. Enquiries: Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Penrith 2nd Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 10 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 14 Sep Venue: Salvation Army Pathways Service, 2/54 Henry St, Penrith Corner Henry St & Evan St. Enter from the front of the building. Enquiries: 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 – Quakers Hill 1st Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 04 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 01 Sep Venue: Blacktown Area Community Centre Inc. (BAAC), Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill Enquiries: Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Sutherland 3rd Monday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 16 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 20 Sep Venue: Sutherland Uniting Church, Corner of Flora & Merton Streets, Sutherland Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – The Entrance 3rd Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 17 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 21 Sep Venue: The Entrance Community Centre, Building B, Cnr of Battley and Oaklands Avenue, The Entrance. Enquiries: Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Wollongong 1st Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 04 Aug - No Meeting 01 Sep - To be advised Venue: To be advised Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this group has been postponed, we endeavour to restart this group as soon as possible. If you require support please call the FDS 24/7 Support Line 1300 368 186** QLD – Gladstone Venue: Gladstone City Library, Meeting Room, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central Enquiries: Head Office 02 4782 9222 |
QLD – Ipswich 3rd Thursday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 19 Aug 16 Sep Venue: EACH, 24 East St, Ipswich Rear parking access via Wharf Street Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
**New group starting in July** QLD – Logan 1st Thursday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 05 Aug 02 Sep Venue: Twin Rivers Centre, 104 River Hills Road, Eagleby Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Maroochydore 3rd Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 18 Aug 15 Sep Venue: Community Focus 3/2 Ann-Maree Cl, Maroochydore Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Mitchelton 2nd Wednesday of the month (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm) Dates: 11 Aug - No meeting due to public holiday 08 Sep Venue: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben St, Mitchelton Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Mount Gravatt Last Tuesday of the Month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 31 Aug 28 Sep Venue: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Nerang 3rd Monday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 16 Aug 20 Sep Venue: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin Street, Nerang Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Nundah 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 03 Aug 17 Aug 07 Sep 21 Sep Venue: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Rd, Nundah Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Redcliffe 1st Wednesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: 04 Aug 01 Sep Venue: Lives Lived Well, Level 1, 3 Violet St, Redcliffe Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Red Hill 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm) Dates: 12 Aug 26 Aug 09 Sep 23 Sep Venue: Moonyah Rehabilitation Centre, 58 Glen Rosa Rd, Red Hill Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this group has been postponed, we endeavour to restart this group as soon as possible. If you require support please call the FDS 24/7 Support Line 1300 368 186** QLD – Rockhampton Venue: Family Drug Support Office, Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell St, Rockhampton. (Near the cheesecake shop). Enquiries: Head Office 02 4782 9222 |
SA – Barossa 2nd Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Catherine 0457 030 805** 10 Aug 14 Sep Venue: Barossa Council Meeting Room, 29 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch (Rear of Lyndoch Library) Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Brompton Monday every fortnight (7.00 pm - 9.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Catherine 0457 030 805** 09 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sep 20 Sep Venue: 19 on Green, Bowden Brompton Community Centre, 19 Green St, Brompton Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Elizabeth Monday every fortnight (6.30 pm - 8.30 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Catherine 0457 030 805** 02 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 16 Aug 30 Aug 13 Sep 27 Sep Venue: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Hallett Cove Wednesday every fortnight (7.00 pm - 9.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989** 04 Aug 18 Aug 01 Sep 15 Sep 29 Sep 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 (7.00 pm - 9.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 11 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sep 22 Sep Venue: KBC meeting room, 455 Glynburn Rd, Leabrook Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Mount Barker 1st Tuesday of the month (6.00 pm - 8.00 pm) Dates: **Due to social distancing requirements, bookings are essential. Please contact Sally on 0490 536 989** 03 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 07 Sep Venue: Board Room, Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mount Barker Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Port Augusta 3rd Thursday of the month (5.00 pm - 7.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 19 Aug 16 Sep Venue: Yarta Purtli Training Room, Cultural Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Port Augusta Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
SA – Thebarton Monday every fortnight (1.00 pm - 3.00 pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 02 Aug - CANCELLED due to COVID-19 restrictions 16 Aug 30 Aug 13 Sep 27 Sep Venue: FDS Office, 42 Anderson St, Thebarton Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
VIC – Frankston **This Group is now online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083**
Enquiries: Chloe 0448 177 083 orHead Office (02) 4782 9222 |
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 |
| Non – FDS Support Groups: |
ACT – Canberra Wednesday every fortnight (5.30 pm - 7.00 pm) **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 Wednesday (10.00 am - 11.30 am) **Please call to confirm actual dates** Venue: South Metropolitan Community Drug Service, 22 Tuckey Street, Mandurah Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010 |