Events

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AOD Peer Support Group

32 Henry St, Hawthorn3122 Henry Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia

Our Peer Support Group is a safe space for anyone to talk about concerns with prescription or over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and/or other drugs. By checking in and sharing experiences, group members can feel encouraged and supported in their recovery. Groups are hosted by people with Lived/Living Experience of substance use and recovery.

Free

BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

Online via Zoom

It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion about a particular topic or theme, people requiring more intensive support in relation to their own circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with

Free

Working with Families with Alcohol and Other Drug Issues

Online via Zoom

Gain advanced clinical practice skills in working with families Work more effectively with families and carers of people who use alcohol and other drugs, whether the person using drugs is in treatment or not. Learn an effective, evidence based framework to help you engage better with families. You will walk away with increased confidence and

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Smart Recovery for Adults (Cranbourne)

Widnana - Cranbourne Bakewell Street, Cranbourne, Victoria, Australia

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Adult is a group for people aged 18+ who wish to change addictive and other unhealthy behaviours relating to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll join a peer-led group where you can focus on the present and set goals for the future. This

Free
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AOD Recovery-Based Support Group

51 Bald Hill Rd Pakenham Bald Hill Road, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia

A peer-led recovery-based AOD support group run by the WEAVE team at Each and the Salvation Army Corps Casey-Cardinia. Groups include psychoeducational material around relapse prevention and other skills needed in recovery such as anger management, anxiety, assertiveness, conflict resolution and boundary setting. Group is open to community members in the Cardinia Shire and is

Free
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SMART Recovery for Young People (Moorabbin Youth Hub)

Windana - Moorabbin Youth Hub Station Street, Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia

A fresh approach for addiction recovery SMART Recovery Youth groups help young people aged 11 to 25 break free from addictive or other unhealthy behaviours related to drugs, alcohol and more. Using the powerful SMART Method, you’ll work with peers who have been in your shoes before to focus on the present and set goals

Free
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Peer Support Group (Frankston)

Windana - Frankston 31 Playne Street, Frankston

A safe environment to gain insight and strength from shared experiences.  Windana's Peer Support groups are open to anyone aged 18+ who has experienced alcohol and other drug challenges. These are ongoing, open groups - you can come as often as you need. The group is free. You can also join the Frankston group via

Free
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Stepping Stones – A course for families and friends supporting someone with AOD dependence.

TBC

Stepping Stones (SS), Melbourne – over the course of 2 weekends: June: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th in 2025 (Balwyn North) Stepping Stones is Family Drug Support's flagship and award-winning  program specifically for families and carers of people using drugs and alcohol. The 2-weekend course shares common challenges and strategies, aiming to increase the family’s confidence and

$40 – $70
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Run into Recovery

Run into Recovery is a community walking/running group that meets every Sunday in St Kilda West.  The Run into Recovery group has a clear intention to bring those together in the community who have been impacted by addiction and recovery. That includes those who have been directly affected, family/carers/supporters and allies of the cause. We

Free

Preventing Vicarious Trauma

Online via Zoom

Build your resilience and learn effective self care strategies This workshop covers all you need to know about potential reactions to distressing and stressful material at work. Take a half day out of your work to help build resilience by increasing your repertoire of prevention and self care strategies. Join Dr Richard Cash, our trauma