Events

BreakThrough : Emotional Impact of Addiction

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

BreakThrough – Recovery for Everyone

Zoom

Online BreakThrough sessions go for 1 hour and cover topics relevant to families who are dealing with a loved one's drug use. Some content will be specific to substance misuse, other material will cover addictive behaviours more broadly. It's important to note that BreakThrough is an education program and while each session includes group discussion

Free

Stepping Forward: Families and Methamphetamine

Online via Zoom

A FREE educational and reality-based information session for families and friends supporting someone using alcohol and/or other drugs. Stepping Forward Sessions are FREE educational meetings for families, friends and supporters delivering useful information and strategies to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs. These sessions aim to increase people's confidence and competence in managing

Free

National Family Violence Election Forum

Online

No to Violence presents a national forum where domestic, family and sexual violence political leaders take to a national stage to share their vision for ending family violence and answering your questions! Amanda Rishworth MP, Minister for Social Services (ALP) Kerrynne Liddle, MP Shadow Minister for Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention (LNP) Senator Larissa

Free

Support Day

KensingtonTown Hall 30-34 Bellair Street, Kensington

Support Day is a community event brought to you by Family Drug Support, cohealth, Harm Reduction Victoria and the City of Melbourne. The workshop is sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Foundaton and is a FREE education session for families, friends and supporters that delivers useful information and strategies for those supporting someone using Alcohol

Free

Recurring

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
Recurring

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
Recurring

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

Support Day: Free Harm Reduction Workshop for Families (In-person or Online)

KensingtonTown Hall 30-34 Bellair Street, Kensington

In response to the rising rate of opioid overdoses—particularly heroin—in Melbourne’s CBD, three local organisations have come together to deliver a series of free, community-based workshops funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. These sessions aim to educate families and community members on how to support someone using alcohol and other drugs (AOD), how to

Free

BreakThrough For Families – Understanding Addiction

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 with their circumstances are strongly encouraged to contact Family Drug and Gambling Help on 1300 660 068 to speak to a trained volunteer with personal experience of a loved

Free