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Family Support Meetings and Events
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Gold Coast / Nerang
3rd Monday 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: Nerang Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Martin Street, Nerang
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
Monday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 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 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Rockhampton - Daytime
3rd Tuesday of the month
(10.30 am - 12.30 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.
Light refreshments provided.
Venue: Lives Lived Well, Binbi Yadubay Rehabilitation Centre, 12 Nuttal Street, Rockhampton
Enquiries: Belinda 0490 536 976 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby
3rd 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: St Peters Anglican Church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier
3rd 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: The Boardroom, Mount Gambier Community RSL, 16 Sturt Street, MOUNT GAMBIER
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah
1st & 3rd 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: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour
Every Tuesday
(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: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide (incorporating New England/North West NSW)
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Warwick
3rd Wednesday of the month
(4.00 pm - 6.00 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: Williams Hall, 37 Guy Street, Warwick
Enquiries: Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Brisbane (Nundah)
Effective Communication
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Maroochydore
3rd Wednesday 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: Community Focus Association, 3/2-4 Ann Maree Close, Maroochydore
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Penrith
3rd Wednesday 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: Uniting Church, 15 Evan Street, Penrith (behind Fire Station)
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
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.
Venue: Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street (Cnr of Fawkner and Elouera Streets), Braddon, ACT 2612.
Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills
Wednesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: Mtg Room 4/5, Para Hills Community Hub, 22 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove
Wednesday every fortnight
(7 pm - 9 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: Youth Room, Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta
3rd Thursday of the month
(5.00 pm - 7.00 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: Board Room, Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray
Venue: Cohealth - 215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 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 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Support the Family - Improve the Outcome - SA - Murray Bridge
Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton
Bereavement Group
Last Tuesday of the month
(5.30 pm - 7.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meeting for family members and friends impacted by the loss of someone who was using drugs and/or alcohol. Join us to talk or just listen in a safe space with people who care.
Venue: Family Drug Support Office, 42 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Toowoomba
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Manly
4th 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: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Cairns
Setting Workable Boundaries
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt
Last 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: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour
Every Tuesday
(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: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Corio (Geelong Area)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Noosa
Last Tuesday of the month
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: The J - The Banksia Room, Level 1/60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads
Enquiries: Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Rockhampton
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside
Last Wednesday 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: Salvation Army Bayside Community Church, Cnr Macarthur Street & McDonald Road, Alexandra Hills.
Enquiries: Jascinta 0490 788 382 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
New Meeting
Wednesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
Wednesday 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 779 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward - QLD - Mount Morgan
Black Street, Mount Morgan QLD 4714
Volunteer Training - VIC - Melbourne
Stepping Stones - SA - Adelaide (30 November - 1 December & 7 - 8 December)
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
Dates: 30 November - 1 December & 7 - 8 December 2024
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: SACOSS Unley, 47 King William Road (Marjorie Black Room)
Registration is now open.
Family Support Meeting - SA - Murray Bridge
1st Monday 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: iReach Rural Health, Ground Floor, 55 Adelaide Road, MURRAY BRIDGE, SA
Enquiries: Arneen 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth
Monday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: Headspace Training Room, 2 Peachey Road, Edinburgh North
Enquiries: Catherine 0457 030 805 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 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Blacktown/Quakers Hill
1st 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: Blacktown Area Community Centre, Marayong House, 64 Falmouth Road, Quakers Hill
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide
1st Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Please call the group facilitator to register - Vicky 0492 821 081
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.
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nundah
1st & 3rd 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: Family Drug Support, 3 Robinson Road, Nundah
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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