Events

Stepping Forward: Dealing with Conflict

Online via Zoom

Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs Is someone in your family or a friend taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down-to-earth information and support? Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in supporting a family member or

Free

BreakThrough for Families – Boundaries and Safety Plans

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

International Family Drug Support Day 2025 – Melbourne VIC

Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne

Aims to reduce stigma & discrimination regarding drug use in families & raise importance of families in drug policy discussions. Events are being held around the country to mark International Family Drug Support Day in February 2025. International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by

Free

International Family Drug Support Day 2025 – Melbourne VIC

Legislative Council Committee Room (LCCR), Parliament House Spring St, East Melbourne

Events are being held around the country to mark International Family Drug Support Day in February 2025. International Family Drug Support Day first started in 2016 to draw attention to the importance of families affected by alcohol and/or drugs, including the benefits of supporting families, friends and supporters. When families are given education, awareness and

Free

BreakThrough : Addiction and Mental Health

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: Setting Workable Boundaries

Online via Zoom

Free education session for families and friends, delivering useful information to those supporting someone using alcohol and other drugs Is someone in your family or a friend taking drugs and/or alcohol? Are you looking for practical down-to-earth information and support? Stepping Forward aims to increase people's confidence and competence in supporting a family member or

Free

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