Stepping Stones Group Program

For family members, friends and supporters to find better ways of coping, become more resilient and survive their journey intact

Operating hours

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Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wait time

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After hours support

Yes

Description

Register your interest online: https://www.fds.org.au/meetings-events/

DATES: Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May 2025 and Saturday 24 May – Sunday 25 May 2025

TIME: 9:30am – 4:30pm

MODALITY: In-person only

Family Drug Support’s flagship and award winning Stepping Stones program is specifically designed for family and carers of people who use drugs and alcoholThe two weekend course brings people together to share common challenges and strategies. It aims to increase a family member, friend or supporters’ confidence and competence in managing complex drug and alcohol issuesIt also provides the skills to better manage the relationship with the person who has a dependencyThe outcome is for families to find better ways of coping, to become more resilient and to ultimately survive the journey intact.

Please note that this course is not suitable for people who have an drug and alcohol dependence. 

Linda – “Stepping Stones gave me skills to take back control of my life and allowed my daughter to get on with hers.  I apply all that I have learned daily.”   

Sam also supports a drug dependent – “The course helped me make sense of the chaotic and surreal situation as a family member of a drug user.  Just being with people who understand and being able to share and hear other’s stories, I felt supported and less alone.” 

Target group

Families and friends

Age range eligibility

Under 18
18-25 year old
26 +

Documentation

N/A

Use of drug testing

Drug testing not used or not applicable

Treatment type

Information and education (only)

Treatment duration

N/A

Phones permitted

N/A

Smoking permitted

N/A

Fees

No fees

Additional program description

Go to https://www.fds.org.au/ for more information.

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Hotline

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline

1800 250 015

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Are you from interstate?

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