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Family Support Meetings and Events

21
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

21-09-2026 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

21
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Sutherland

21-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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: Sutherland Uniting Church, Cnr Flora & Merton Street, Sutherland
Enquiries: Beth 0416 078 209  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

21
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Elizabeth

21-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

22
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Cairns

22-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
 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.
 
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
 
Venue:  Stratford Community Hall, 15 Kamerunga Road, Stratford QLD
 
22
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby

22-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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:  Lucinda 0490 789 357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222 

 
22
Sep
2026

Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide

22-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free
Tuesday 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.
 
Please click on this link to register for this group: Online Family Support Meeting - NSW & ACT - Statewide
 
Enquiries:  Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
23
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Para Hills

23-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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

23
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Hallett Cove

23-09-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

24
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - Far North QLD & NT - Online

24-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
4th Thursday 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: Online via zoom
 

Enquiries:  Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
28
Sep
2026

Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon

28-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
                         
Venue:  Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612.
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
28
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Brompton

28-09-2026 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

29
Sep
2026

Bereavement Support Meeting - SA - Thebarton

29-09-2026 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Free

Bereavement Group

(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: Arneen 0490 785 175 or call Head Office (02) 4782 9222

29
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Mount Gravatt

29-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Caboolture

30-09-2026 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Free

Last Wednesday of the month
(5pm - 7pm)

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:  Lives lived well 

11-13 Bertha St, Caboolture 4510

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - QLD - Bayside

30-09-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free

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

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale

30-09-2026 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free

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: Catherine 0457 030 805  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

30
Sep
2026

Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook

30-09-2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Free

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 (play centre), 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook

Enquiries: Lindi 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

03
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - VIC - Melbourne (3-4 & 17-18 October 2026)

03-10-2026 9:30 am - 18-10-2026 4:30 pm
VIC

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:        3-4 & 17-18 October 2026
Time:           9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue:   Camberwell Library

 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

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

Registration is now open.  

Please click here to register your interest in attending this course

05
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

05-10-2026
Free

* * CANCELLED due to Public Holiday * *

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.


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

12
Oct
2026

Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon

12-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
                         
Venue:  Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612.
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
19
Oct
2026

Family Support Meeting - ACT - Braddon

19-10-2026 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

26
Oct
2026

Stepping Forward - ACT - Braddon

26-10-2026 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Free
Modules:
Session 2 – Effective Communication
                         
Venue:  Braddon Salvation Army, 1 Elder Street, Braddon, ACT 2612.
 
Bookings & Enquiries:  Please contact Katelyn 0490 801 609  to make your booking or click on the link below to book directly through Eventbrite.
 
31
Oct
2026

Stepping Stones - QLD - Toowoomba (31 October - 1 November & 7 - 8 November 2026)

31-10-2026 9:30 am - 08-11-2026 4:00 pm
QLD

This course runs over two consecutive weekends

Dates:           31 October - 1 November  &  7 - 8  November 2026


Time:             9.30 am - 4.00 pm 

Venue:          Toowoomba City Library - Level 3, 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba

(corner of Victoria and Herries Street), Toowoomba City 4350

Registration is now open

Enquiries:   Edgar 0484 002 178 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222

Click here to submit an expression of interest in attending the next course

07
Nov
2026

Stepping Stones - NSW - Sydney (7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026)

07-11-2026 9:00 am - 15-11-2026 4:30 pm
NSW
* * New dates * * 
 
This course runs over two consecutive weekends
 
Dates:        7 - 8 & 14 - 15 November 2026

Time:            9.30 am - 4.30 pm 
 
Venue:           TBA
 
Enquiries:   Lucinda 0490 789 357  or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
  
To be advised

Family Support Meeting - WA - Mandurah

To be advised
Free

Every Tuesday
(6 pm - 7.30 pm)

Open meetings for family members of individuals using substances/alcohol.

Venue: Peel Health Hub, 91 Allnutt Street, Mandurah, WA.
Enquiries: (08) 9581 4010

Please note:  This meeting is run by an external health provider to FDS and we recommend to call the number above to check details prior to attending. 

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