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20
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

20-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Hallett Cove Baptist Church, 1 Ramrod Avenue, Hallett Cove
Enquiries: Sally 0490 536 989 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

20
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston/Footscray

20-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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. 
 

This group is online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register

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

21
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - SA - Port Augusta

21-12-2023 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

3rd Thursday of the month
(5.00 pm - 7.00 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: Fountain Gallery, 43 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

21
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ferntree Gully

21-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
Thursday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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. 
 

This group is online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register

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

25
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood

25-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No Meeting

Every Monday
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

25
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

25-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.

Monday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: '19 On Green' Community Centre, Industry Room, 19 Green Street, Brompton
Enquiries: Diana 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

26
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Manly

26-12-2023 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No Meeting

4th Tuesday 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: Community Northern Beaches, 52 Raglan Street, Manly
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

26
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt

26-12-2023 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - No Meeting.

Last Tuesday 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: Mount Gravatt Community Centre, 1693 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

26
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - SA - Glandore

Free

HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.

Tuesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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: Glandore Community Centre, Slade Training Room, 25 Naldera Street, Glandore.
Enquiries: Emma 0490 785 175 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Newcastle

27-12-2023 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.

4th 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: Uniting Church, 199 Broadmeadow Road, Broadmeadow
(On street parking. 200 m walk from Broadmeadow Railway Station)
Enquiries: Heidi 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside

27-12-2023 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.

Last 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: Salvation Army Bayside Community Church, Cnr Macarthur Street & McDonald Road, Alexandra Hills.
Enquiries: Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - ACT - Statewide

27-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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. 

This group is online - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register.

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

27
Dec
2023

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

27-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.

Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

27
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Geelong

27-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.
 
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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. 
 

This group is online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register

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

28
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide Monthly

28-12-2023 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.
 
Last Thursday of the month
(6.30 pm - 8.30 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. 
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW - Statewide
 
Enquiries:  Heidi 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
28
Dec
2023

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Chadstone

28-12-2023 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
HOLIDAY PERIOD - No Meeting - meetings will resume as scheduled in January.
 
Thursday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 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. 
 

This group is online temporarily - Please call Chloe 0448 177 083 to register

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

To be advised

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Canberra

Wednesday every fortnight
(5.30pm - 7.00pm)

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. 

Please call to confirm actual dates and any COVID restrictions

Venue: Directions Health Services, Level 6, Cosmopolitan Centre, Woden Square, 21 Bowes Street, Woden
Enquiries: (02) 6132 4800

To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

Every Wednesday
(10.00am - 11.30am)

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.

Please call to confirm actual dates and any COVID restrictions

Venue: South Metropolitan Community Drug Service, 22 Tuckey Street, Mandurah
Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010

To be advised

Stepping Forward - VIC

To be advised
Free
There are currently no Stepping Forward sessions scheduled for Victoria.
 
Courses are scheduled regularly - New dates to be announced soon.
To be advised

Volunteer Training - TAS - Hobart

To be advised
TAS

Dates:       To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest

Time:         9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Venue:       To be confirmed

Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

To be advised

Volunteer Training - WA - Perth

To be advised
WA

Dates:       To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest

Time:         9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Venue:       To be confirmed

Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

To be advised

Volunteer Training - NSW - Sydney

To be advised
NSW

Dates:       To be confirmed - please submit an expression of interest

Time:         9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Venue:       To be confirmed

Enquiries: Volunteer Coordinator 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

To be advised

Stepping Stones - NSW - Gunnedah

New dates to be confirmed

This course runs over two weekends (Note - 1 week break between weekends)

Dates:          TBC
Time:            9.30 am - 4.30 pm 

Venue:          Gunnedah PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club), 4 View Street, Gunnedah, NSW
Enquiries:  Cigdem 0490 781 927, James 0448 169 205 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending this course 


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