FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS
FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS April 2021 – June 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 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Dates: **Due to social distancing, bookings are essential. Please call Amy 0457 260 079** 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun (Public Holiday - No Meeting) 21 Jun 28 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 14 Apr 12 May 09 Jun 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 |
NSW – Hornsby 3rd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 20 Apr 18 May 15 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 27 Apr 25 May 22 Jun Venue: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly. Parking available. Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Newcastle 4th Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 28 Apr 26 May 23 Jun Venue: Uniting Church, 199 Broadmeadow Rd, Broadmeadow/Newcastle On street parking available. Enquiries: Julie 0400 113 422 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
NSW – Penrith 2nd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 13 Apr 11 May 08 Jun 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 – Quakers Hill 1st Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 05 May 02 Jun 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 |
NSW – Sutherland 3rd Monday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 19 Apr 17 May 21 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 20 Apr 18 May 15 Jun 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 |
NSW – Wollongong 1st Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 05 May 02 Jun Venue: The Orana Centre, 2 Rawson St, Wollongong Enquiries: Amy 0457 260 079 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
QLD – Gladstone 2rd Thursday of the month (5:30pm - 7:30pm) Dates: **Due to social distancing requirements, please RSVP by contacting Rebecca 0490 536 976** 08 Apr 13 May 10 Jun Venue: Gladstone City Library, Meeting Room, 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central Enquiries: Rebecca 0490 536 976 or Head Office 02 4782 9222 |
QLD – Ipswich 3rd Thursday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 15 Apr 20 May 17 Jun Venue: EACH, 24 East St, Ipswich Rear parking access via Wharf Street Enquiries: Anna 0490 536 931 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Mackay Monday every fortnight (5:30pm - 7:30pm) Dates: 19 Apr 03 May (Public Holiday - No Meeting) 17 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun Venue: Jubilee Community Centre, Mirani Meeting Room, Alfred Street, Mackay Enquiries: Tanya 0418 331 939 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Maroochydore 3rd Wednesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 21 Apr 19 May 16 Jun Venue: Community Focus 3/2 Ann-Maree Cl, Maroochydore Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Mitchelton 2nd Wednesday of the month (6:30pm - 8:30pm) Dates: 14 Apr 12 May 09 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 27 Apr 25 May 29 Jun Venue: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Nerang 3rd Monday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 19 Apr 17 May 21 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 20 Apr 04 May 18 May 01 Jun 15 Jun 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 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 05 May 02 Jun Venue: Lives Lived Well, Level 1, 3 Violet St, Redcliffe Enquiries: Chrissie 0484 002 181 or Natasha 0484 002 178 |
QLD – Red Hill **Now 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month** (6:30pm - 8:30pm) Dates: 08 Apr 22 Apr 13 May 27 May 10 Jun 24 Jun Venue: Moonyah Rehabilitation Centre, 58 Glen Rosa Rd, Red Hill Enquiries: Natasha 0484 002 178 or Chrissie 0484 002 181 |
QLD – Rockhampton 2nd Tuesday of the month (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Dates: 13 Apr 11 May 18 Jun Venue: Family Drug Support Office, Rockhampton Business Centre, 110-114 Campbell St, Rockhampton. (Near the cheesecake shop). Enquiries: Rebecca 0490 536 976 or Head Office 02 4782 9222 |
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** 13 Apr 11 May 08 Jun 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 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989** 12 Apr 26 Apr (Public Holiday - No Meeting) **Please note change in fortnight from 03 May** 03 May 17 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun Venue: 19 on Green, Bowden Brompton Community Centre, 19 Green St, Brompton Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
**NEW TIME AND VENUE FROM APRIL** SA – Elizabeth Monday every fortnight (6:30pm - 8:30pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Catherine 0457 030 805** 12 Apr 26 Apr (Public Holiday - No Meeting) 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 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 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Sally on 0490 536 989** 14 Apr 28 Apr 12 May 26 May 09 Jun 23 Jun 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: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 21 Apr 05 May 19 May 02 Jun 16 Jun 30 Jun Venue: Knightsbridge Baptist Church Hall, 455 Glynburn Rd, Leabrook Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
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** 04 May 01 Jun 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 (5.00pm - 7.00pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 15 Apr 13 May - (One-off change to 2nd Thursday of the month) 17 Jun Venue: Yarta Purtli Training Room, Cultural Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Port Augusta Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 |
** From April this meeting will be fortnightly** SA – Thebarton Monday every fortnight (1:00pm - 3:00pm) Dates: **Due to distancing requirements, bookings are essential, please contact Angela 0428 271 743** 12 Apr 26 Apr (Public Holiday - No Meeting) 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 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 (5:30pm - 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 |
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 |