Family Drug Support

02/04/2026

For families impacted by someone’s drug or alcohol use, the struggles can feel never-ending, like it’s one challenge after another.

📞 Our 24-hour support line is here for you throughout the Easter weekend and everyday: 1300 368 186

You don’t have to go through this alone.

26/03/2026

📣 Important announcement

Please join us in welcoming Anne Carroll as Chair of the Family Drug Support Board. Anne brings extensive experience as a director, and we look forward to her leadership as Family Drug Support continues to deliver on its mission and strategic priorities.

This appointment follows the retirement of Dr John Della Bosca AM as Chair. We would like to sincerely thank John for his outstanding service and leadership.

We thank John for his exceptional service and welcome Anne as the new Chair of the Family Drug Support Board.

26/03/2026

FDS was proud to take part in the 2026 Volunteering Expo at the University of Canberra last week.
Our ACT Family Support Worker, Katelyn, got to talk to attendees and other wonderful not for profit services on the day.

For anyone interested in Volunteering Opportunities with Family Drug Support find out more here: https://www.fds.org.au/volunteers-training

23/03/2026

WE ARE HIRING

Family Drug Support is seeking a driven and empathic individual individual to join our team:

NSW - Sydney
Family Support Worker - Part-time 28 hours per week
Applications close - 03 April 2026 at 5 pm.

For more information: https://www.fds.org.au/careers/careers-info

26/02/2026

Following from yesterday, another wonderful interview with ABC Radio Victoria featuring a family member who spoke at our Melbourne International Family Drug Support Day event.

'Ann' epitomises the FDS model of support, and speaks about her journey in such a beautiful way 💕

Jump to 16.40 to listen to her interview with Nic Healey:
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/vic-statewide-mornings/mornings/106370008

*If this interview brings up any issues for you as a friend or family member of someone using alcohol or other drugs, remember that you can always call our support line - 1300 368 186

Conversations about what matters to you, as we tour regional Victoria and southern NSW.

25/02/2026

Listen to ABC Brisbane's interview with FDS volunteer and board member, Professor Robyn Jorgensen, for International Family Drug Support Day 2026...

For anyone needing support, including for bereavement, please call our National 24/7 telephone support line 📞1300 368 186 or visit our webite https://www.fds.org.au/

24/02/2026

Monday was the first event for IFDSD26. Thank you to our sponsors NADA, The Rev Bill Crews Foundation and everyone who attended.

23/02/2026

Tomorrow is International Family Drug Support Day - Tuesday 24th February 2026

calls us to See the Person, Not the Drug — to look beyond labels, prejudice, and stereotypes, and to recognise families and their loved ones for who they are.

"Any family anywhere, regardless of background, economic and other circumstances can be affected by drugs. We hope this annual event will reach members of the community and change some of the negative attitudes that exist."
Tony Trimingham OAM, Patron and Founder of Family Drug Support.

https://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/

19/02/2026

Not long to go now!

👉 See you on Monday in Sydney..Tuesday in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne for

https://internationalfdsday.fds.org.au/

18/02/2026

5 days until IFDSD26!

This year marks the 11th year of the annual event and we can't wait to hear the powerful messages on 'See the Person, Not the Drug'.