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Family Support Meetings - Important Information

If you require support please call our Support Line: 24/7 Telephone Line: 1300 368 186 or book a 1 on 1 support session with an FDS worker

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
  • Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. 
  • Providing opportunity to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
  • Family Support Meetings are generally face to face, as well as some online options for those that cannot attend in-person.

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

29
Jul
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide

29-07-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free
Wednesday every week
(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.
 

Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.

this group runs online - click here to register

** Your privacy matters. We strongly recommend joining online groups and workshops from a secure, private space. If that's not possible, please consider alternative service options by contacting Cadence. **

 

30
Jul
2026

Support Meeting - VIC - Footscray

30-07-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Thursday every fortnight
(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: Cohealth -  215 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC  

Enquiries:  Cadence  0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Yeppoon

03-08-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

1st Monday 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: “The Garage”, Yeppoon Community Centre

80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, 4703


Enquiries: Belinda  0490 536 976 or belinda@fds.org.au or Head office (02) 4782 9222

03
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

03-08-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st and 3rd Monday 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, Braddon, ACT 2612. 


Enquiries: Katelyn 0490 801 609 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

03-08-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

04
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - VIC - Geelong

Free
Tuesday every fortnight
(5.45 pm - 7.45 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:  Geelong Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre
Ground Floor, 141 Malop St, Geelong, 3220
 

Enquiries:  Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

04
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Nambour

04-08-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

First 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: WHOS Nambour - Entrance through 14 Bury Lane, Nambour, QLD

Enquiries:  Mona 0491 091 630 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

04
Aug
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - SA - Statewide

04-08-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

 1st 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: Online - contact below for link to zoom

Enquiries: Jules 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

05
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Indooroopilly

05-08-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

1st 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:  St Andrews Anglican Church 

Paxton Hall Room

89 Fairley Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4078

Enquiries:  Sophie 0490 782 560 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

05
Aug
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Randwick

05-08-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

1st Wednesday 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: Randwick Community Centre, Meeting Room 3, 27 Munda Street, Randwick.
Enquiries:  Ness 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222